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Pre-Operative Instructions – Download PDF
Post-Operative Instructions – Download PDF If you have questions or concerns, or wish to speak with one of our oral/maxillofacial specialists, then please contact our staff at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery, or set up an appointment by clicking here. What happens if you drink water before wisdom teeth removal?Here's why it's dangerous- when you're under anesthesia, your muscles, including the muscles and reflexes in your throat are relaxed and the chance that you could vomit while you're sedated is increased. If you have any food or liquid in your stomach, you could aspirate (inhale into your lungs) whatever was vomited.
Can you have a sip of water before oral surgery?If you're going to have anesthesia, your dentist will recommend that you do not eat or drink anything for at least eight hours prior to your surgery. If you need to take medication, only use a small sip of water if necessary. Doing so will help you to avoid any risk of aspiration during surgery.
What happens if I drink water before oral surgery?Fast. If you're going to be sedated,don't eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight of the evening before your surgery. This reduces your risk of aspiration, a rare but serious complication of anesthesia that fills the lungs with the contents of your stomach.
How do you prepare for local anesthesia for wisdom teeth?You Don't Have To Be NPO For 8 Hours
Unlike general anesthesia, where you're not allowed to eat or drink anything for 8 hours before your surgery, local anesthesia doesn't affect your body's reflexes. Therefore you can eat or drink as normal before your wisdom teeth removal procedure.
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