Before your child's oral sedation visit:
- Please notify our office with any changes to your child's medical history.
- Please call us if your child has had a cough, cold, fever, congestion, or respiratory infection four weeks prior to the appointment.
- Patients CANNOT eat or drink after midnight the night before their appointment.
- Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing the day of treatment; no thick sweaters.
After your child's oral sedation visit:
- Your child will be sleepy following treatment. Please go directly home and let your child rest until they have fully recovered from the medications.
- While your child may seem alert on discharge, this can be misleading. Continue to monitor your child closely through out the day. Limit activity (no sports, running, jumping, etc.), as their balance will be impaired the day of treatment.
- Always hold your child's hand while walking.
- Your child may have liquids or soft foods that do not require chewing (Jell-O, popsicles). At this time you can administer Tylenol® or Motrin®.
- Once anesthesia has worn off, your child can have a soft diet, gradually progressing to a normal diet throughout the day. Fluid intake is more important than solid foods.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns at (832) 930-7750.