Sedation Pre-Op & Post Op Instructions

Please read these instructions and follow carefully.

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Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

Nitrous oxide is a colorless, slightly sweet gas that is mixed with oxygen for use during dental treatment to cause relaxation and anxiety relief.  You will be able to swallow, talk, and cough as needed.  Nitrous oxide is administered through a nasal mask.  You must be able to breathe through your nose (blocked nasal passages, congestion, colds, etc. will limit the effectiveness of the gas).  

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• You are able to drive yourself to and from your appointments.
• Please have a light meal 2 hours before your appointment. After that, you may have liquids as you wish, but please refrain from any caffeine products or stimulants
• No Smoking and no alcohol 24 hours prior to appointment.
• If you develop a cold or respiratory condition please contact the office as we may need to postpone the appointment.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and short sleeve top to allow the placement of the safety monitoring equipment (example: blood pressure cuff).
• If you wear contact lenses, please remove them, and wear glasses to the appointment.
• Take all your regular medications on your usual schedule unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
• Please remove ALL nail polish, shellac or acrylic nails. As a pulse oximeter will be placed on your finger for the duration of the procedure to monitor you pulse and oxygen.
• Use the washroom as soon as you get to the office/before we begin treatment to avoid interruptions.
• Once the procedure with the use of Nitrous is complete, you will be on pure Oxygen for 5 minutes to clear any of the lasting effects of Nitrous out of your body.
• For female patients only: If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant, or breastfeeding, please inform the dentist. Surgery and anesthesia may potentially complicate the pregnancy or harm the fetus. Please contact your physician if you wish to rule out pregnancy before surgery.

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Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns