How to prepare your child for surgery
Ensuring success
Following your dentist-anesthesiologist’s instructions on how to prepare your child for dental surgery under anesthesia is crucial for ensuring a safe and smooth procedure. These guidelines, such as fasting before surgery, holding certain medications, and arranging transportation and accompaniment home, help prevent complications. Proper preparation ensures that anesthesia is administered safely, reduces the risk of post-operative issues, and promotes faster recovery. By adhering to the dentist-anesthesiologist’s recommendations, you contribute to a successful surgery and optimal healing, allowing your dental team to provide the best care possible. Your compliance is key to a safe and effective surgical experience.
Cancellation policy
We require a minimum of 1 week’s notice otherwise a cancellation fee will be charged.
Don't eat or drink after midnight
Not eating or drinking after midnight the night before anesthesia is crucial for your child’s safety during dental surgery. Think of it like the rules for gremlins: it’s a bad idea for them, and it’s a bad idea for your child! Anesthesia can eliminate the reflexes that keep stomach contents from entering the lungs which can lead to serious complications like pneumonia. Follow this guideline for a smooth and safe surgical experience, ensuring the best care from your dental team.
Don't risk your child's surgery
Eating before surgery will automatically cancel your child’s surgery, wasting valuable resources and potentially delaying a rescheduled surgery for months.
Please respect the serious nature of surgery by being properly prepared. A non compliance fee will be charged.
A non-compliance fee will be charged.
Two glasses of water before bed
and nothing else
Stopping the intake of liquids at midnight, is crucial to prevent serious complications. Liquids in your child’s stomach can lead to aspiration, where stomach contents enter the lungs, causing pneumonia or other respiratory issues. Anesthesia relaxes muscles, making it easier for fluids to move from the stomach to the airways.
Following these guidelines ensures your child’s safety and optimal care during surgery.
Wear comfy clothing
Don't brush your child's teeth in the morning
We’ll do the brushing today. It’s more important that no water gets into your child’s system than anything else.
Getting home safe with company
Having someone accompany your child home after their surgery is crucial for their safety and well-being. Anesthesia and sedation can impair judgment, coordination, and reaction times. Your child may feel tired and dizzy, increasing the risk of falls. A trusted person provides emotional support, assists with post-operative care instructions, and ensures your dentist-anesthesiologist’s instructions are followed correctly.
You or a responsible adult must accompany your child home. This support enhances your safety, comfort, and overall recovery. You cannot go home using public transportation or Uber.
