When do you stop eating before wisdom teeth removal

Q: What happens if I eat before wisdom teeth removal?

Heres why its dangerous- when youre under anesthesia, your muscles, including the muscles and reflexes in your throat are relaxed and the chance that you could vomit while youre sedated is increased. If you have any food or liquid in your stomach, you could aspirate (inhale into your lungs) whatever was vomited.

December 20, 2018

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1. Carefully read your pre-op instructions.
2. Pick up your medication in advance.
3. Ask a family member or friend for a ride.
4. Head to the grocery store.
6. Select the right clothing.
7. Do not smoke.
8. Arrive early.
9. Get a good night’s sleep.
10. Ask any outstanding questions.
What happens if I eat before wisdom teeth removal?
Can you eat the morning before wisdom teeth removal?

If you’re having oral surgery, there are a few things you will need to do prior to your procedure. Be sure to follow these ten easy steps when gearing up for the big day!

1. Carefully read your pre-op instructions.

If your dentist provides you with any instructions prior to your surgery, make sure you read them! This will give you information regarding your anesthesia and how to prepare for it. It will also list any special instructions that are particularly pertinent to your specific procedure.

2. Pick up your medication in advance.

Once you’ve had your surgery, you will need to be in full recovery mode. Therefore, you won’t be able to leave the house for medication. Be sure to head to the pharmacy before your procedure to pick up any medications you will need during your recovery process.

3. Ask a family member or friend for a ride.

After anesthesia, you will not be able to drive a car or get home by yourself. Therefore, be sure to ask a family member or friend to take you to your visit and bring you home. If no one is available to bring you, you will need to wait at the dentist’s office for a while until it is safe for you to call a cab.

4. Head to the grocery store.

You will have a pretty strict diet after your oral surgery. Therefore, be certain to pick up the right foods to help you through recovery! When you’re shopping, stick to only healthy beverages like water, tea, milk, protein drinks. You’ll also need to stick to softer foods for a few days. Avoid any acidic or spicy foods, as well as any beverage that would require a straw.

5. Fast.

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.

6. Select the right clothing.

You’ll want to wear comfortable clothing for your procedure. Avoid wearing any shirts with sleeves, as nurses will need your arms to be available for taking your vital signs, giving an IV, or monitoring your blood pressure.

7. Do not smoke.

You should not smoke tobacco products for at least 12 hours prior to your surgery, and for at least 24 hours after your treatment.

8. Arrive early.

Make sure you plan to arrive at your appointment about 20 minutes early. This will give you time to fill out any necessary last-minute paper work and ask any lingering questions you might have.

9. Get a good night’s sleep.

It is always important to get a good night’s sleep prior to your procedure. Ask your dentist if there are any sleeping positions they recommend in order to avoid placing pressure on your mouth (if it is relevant to your particular procedure).

10. Ask any outstanding questions.

If you have any questions about your procedure, your recovery, or even the risks and benefits, be sure to ask! At Olympia Fields Dental Associates, we want our patients to feel well-informed and confident before any oral surgery.

If you have any questions about your oral surgery, don’t hesitate to ask! Call Olympia Fields Dental Associates in Olympia Fields today to speak with our helpful staff.

You’ve probably heard before that you shouldn’t eat or drink anything for a few hours leading up to a surgery. This same rule applies for many of the procedures we perform at Austin Oral Surgery.

Your food and drink consumption depends entirely on the type of anesthesia you’ll be receiving during the procedure and the time of your appointment.

Local Anesthesia numbs the area of the mouth being operated on. You will be fully awake and recall the surgery afterwards. If you are ONLY receiving local anesthesia, you may have a light meal a few hours prior to surgery. However, if you’re also undergoing intravenous or general anesthesia, you may not eat or drink anything as explained below.

Nitrous Oxide, also known as laughing gas, will make you somewhat less aware of your surroundings and is used in conjunction with local anesthesia. Nitrous oxide requires no special dietary restrictions other than those prescribed for local anesthesia.

Intravenous (IV) Anesthesia makes you less aware of your surroundings and many patients don’t recall the surgery afterwards. IV anesthesia must be administered on an empty stomach. If you’re surgery is scheduled for 1:30 pm or before, you shouldn’t have anything to eat or drink (including water) before the appointment.

If your appointment is scheduled after 1:30 pm you may have a light breakfast at least 6 hours prior to the surgery. The breakfast may also include 6 ounces of apple juice, water, or black coffee. Do not add any sugar or milk to the coffee. After the breakfast, do not eat or drink anything.

If you have any questions about preparing for your surgery, don’t hesitate to contact our office. Follow any extra instructions your surgeon has given you and always ask if you need us to clarify something.

What happens if I eat 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 eat the morning before wisdom teeth removal?

Before Oral Surgery In general, you should not drink or eat anything for at least six hours before your scheduled surgery. For instance, if you have an early morning appointment, you should stop eating and drinking by midnight the night before.