Steps to Take Before Sedation

• No eating or drinking, including water, for 8 hours before the procedure.
• Arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you, stay throughout the procedure, and drive you home. They will also assist with medication pickup and care afterward.
• If necessary, consult your oral surgeon about taking routine medications before the surgery. If advised, take them with a small sip of water.
• Bring your inhaler, if you are asthmatic, on the day of surgery.
• After the procedure and anesthesia avoid operating machinery or driving for 24 hours. Expect feelings of drowsiness, lightheadedness, or emotional sensitivity, which will diminish within hours.
• Your designated driver should assist with medication pickup and ensure you're comfortable at home.