Before Anesthesia
Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation
You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment.
No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.
The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Charles prior to your surgical date for instructions.
Dr. Charles and his staff are very client focused. Excellent attention from the time you are welcomed by reception. They often ask if you have questions or have any other concerns, and never make you feel rushed. They truly take the time to take the very best care of their patients. Dr. Charles himself is very people oriented, he explained my procedure in detail and extremely knowledgeable. He has also treated my daughter, and was able to take the fear away from her first oral surgery, resulting in an amazing and pleasant experience for her. I highly recommend Dr. Charles and his staff if you are looking for a new dental team. - Ray E.