Do not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to your appointment unless told to do so by a member of our office staff or Dr. Tinkler.
Do not smoke for at least 12 hours prior to surgery. Smoking is bad for your health.
A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure and drive the patient home..
Wear loose fitting clothing with short sleeves and low-heeled shoes.
Remove contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures prior to 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 the day before surgery, please notify the office since it may be necessary to reschedule your surgery.
If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Tinkler prior to your surgical date for instructions.
If you have asthma and use albuterol, please bring your inhaler with you.
Arrange to have someone with you the remainder of the day of surgery.

After Intravenous Anesthesia or Sedation

Do not smoke for a minimum of 24 hours. This would be a good time to quit!
Do not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery that could endanger you or anyone working around you for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
Make arrangements to have someone with you for the rest of the day, on the day of surgery.
Do not drink any alcoholic beverage for at least 24 hours after anesthesia. Mixing anesthetic drugs and alcohol may prolong the effects of the anesthetic agents.