Minor Oral Surgery with Local Anaesthetic
You have been given an appointment for a minor oral surgery procedure under local anaesthetic. This means you will be awake during the procedure, and the area being treated will be numbed with an injection, similar to the local anaesthetic you may have experienced at your dentist.
The length of your appointment will vary depending on the type of procedure you are having.
If you are unable to attend your appointment, please give us at least 24 hours’ notice so that we can offer the appointment to another patient. Failure to provide sufficient notice may result in treatment being refused.
We always do our best to keep appointments running on time. However, due to the nature of oral surgery, some procedures can take longer than expected and the clinic may occasionally run late. We apologise in advance if this happens and appreciate your patience.
If you wish, you can call the practice one hour before your appointment to confirm that the clinic is running to schedule.
Before Your Appointment
We recommend that you eat and drink as normal and take any regular medication as usual before your appointment, unless we or your GP have advised you otherwise.
Some people can feel faint when having a local anaesthetic, particularly if they have not eaten. Having something to eat before your appointment can help reduce the risk of feeling faint.
You do not need to have someone accompany you to your appointment, although we recommend that you do if possible.
You, or the person accompanying you, will need to arrange suitable transport home after your appointment.
If you have any questions or concerns about the information above, or anything else relating to your referral, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can also discuss any questions or concerns with the Oral Surgeon on the day of your treatment.
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