Pre-Surgical Checklist

Please read through all of the following information to ensure your surgical appointment goes as smoothly as possible.

The week before your appointment:

  • Fill your prescriptions (if any were given) or pick up your prescriptions which were called in for you.

  • This is mandatory if you are taking a pre-surgery sedative (Triazolam or Halcion) and/or if you are having IV sedation. Arrange for someone to drive you to the appointment, pick you up, and stay with you until the effect of the medication(s) wears off.

  • Read, sign, and have witnessed all of your consent forms. A spouse, friend, co-worker, etc. can witness your signature. This MUST be done prior to taking any pre-surgical sedative. If you have questions about your consent forms, please call the office at (214) 691-2404.

The day before your appointment:

  • If an antibiotic (Amoxicillin, Erythromycin, Zpak, or other) and/or an anti-inflammatory (Motrin or Ibuprofen) has been prescribed, begin taking ti 24 hours before your scheduled appointment, unless otherwise instructed.

  • For patients having day surgery in a hospital or sedation in our office, consume NO food or drink for 6-8 hours prior to your procedure.

  • Do not consume any alcohol or street drugs 24 hours before your appointment.

  • Shop for soft foods to eat while you are recuperating.

The day of your appointment:

  • If you are having sedation, please do not consume any food or drink for 6-8 hours prior to your appointment (unless you are a diabetic - then ask for specific instructions).

  • If you take premedication prior to dental appointments, please take this before your surgical appointment as instructed by your physician.

  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing and be sure the sleeves can be raised to the shoulder (so we can monitor your blood pressure).

  • Continue taking all prescribed medications (unless otherwise directed). These can be taken with only enough water to get the pills down the morning of your surgery.

  • Do not wear contact lenses. Please wear eyeglasses instead.

  • Complete your signed and witnessed consent forms with you. If these are not signed before taking any sedative medications, we cannot perform your surgery!

If you have any questions about how to prepare for your surgical procedure at North Dallas Dental Health, please contact our office.