Prescription Medication

Conscious Sedation

For patients requiring more relaxation than Nitrous Oxide, Dr. Paquette will prescribe medications such as Valium, Ativan, or Halcion. An additional benefit to these medications is a slight amnesia affect.

Preoperative and Postoperative Instructions

Pre-op
1. Take regular medications unless specified by physician or dentist.
2. Do not eat or drink for 8 hours prior to the dental appointment.
3. Patient must be driven to the office by a responsible companion.
4. No smoking or drinking alcohol for 8 hours prior to the dental appointment.
5. Sedative medications must be taken according to dentist’s instructions.

Post-op
1. Take all regular or prescribed medications as outlined by physician or dentist.
2. No alcohol for 12 hours post-treatment.
3. No driving for 12 hours post-treatment.
4. Do not operate machinery for 12 hours post-treatment.
5. Must have a responsible companion drive patient home.
6. Phone number where dentist can be reached must be provided.

Conscious Sedation

20609 E 11 Mile Rd.

586-774-8090

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