The following information outlines important instructions for you prior to your procedure. Please read these instructions carefully. They are designed to minimize pre-surgical confusion.

Please call our office at (303) 795-5700 if you have any questions.

General Instructions Before Surgery

• Take the medications prescribed by your periodontist as directed on the bottle.
• Do not smoke for at least 24 hours before surgery.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing.
• Wear short sleeves or a shirt with sleeves that can be rolled up past the elbow.
• For comfort in the chair, wear low-heeled lace-up shoes.
• Avoid lipstick, excessive makeup, and nail polish on the day of surgery.
• Only take medications recommended by your periodontist. Taking additional medications could result in over-sedation and serious adverse effects.
• Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• Probiotics, such as Culturelle or Align, may help mitigate side effects of antibiotics.

Before Oral Sedation

Driver Required — Uber/Rideshare Prohibited

Take medications prescribed by your periodontist as directed on the bottle.

Take Halcion as prescribed 1.5 hours before your dental appointment, and bring the remaining medication with you to your appointment.

Oral sedation can affect people differently. It is not intended to put you to sleep; it is intended solely to help you relax for the procedure.

• A light meal and clear fluids are permitted before the procedure.

Before IV Sedation

Driver Required — Uber/Rideshare Prohibited

Take medications prescribed by your periodontist as directed on the bottle. IV sedation is intended to be deeper than oral sedation.

• Do not eat for 8 hours before your dental appointment.
• Do not drink fluids for 2 hours before your dental appointment.
• You may drink a small amount of water to take your medication.

Important Driver Notice

If you are undergoing any form of sedation—oral or IV—Uber or any other rideshare service does not count as your driver.

Contact Information

Littleton/Centennial Location

Questions or concerns: (303) 795-5700
Dental emergency outside business hours: Dr. Thousand — (303) 601-4303

Aurora Location

Questions or concerns: (303) 795-5700
Dental emergency outside business hours: (303) 795-5700