Anesthesia dampens pain and awareness during treatment, allowing our oral surgeons to perform safe and effective oral surgery in Santa Rosa, California. Follow the instructions below and if you have any further questions or concerns, call us at 707-566-7300.

• In the eight hours leading up to your surgery, do not ingest any foods or liquids and do not smoke for up to 12 hours.
• Check with our oral surgeons about taking your prescription medications before your visit.
• If you have any viral, cold or flu-like symptoms before your appointment, please contact our office.
• Have someone accompany you to our practice and take you home after you are done. You should not drive for 24 hours after your procedure.
• Wear practical footwear and clothing, with sleeves that can be rolled up to expose the arms. Wear minimal makeup and do not wear jewelry, dentures, nail polish or contact lenses.

If you have any questions or to schedule a follow-up visit with Dr. Jiries Mogannam, Dr. Vicente Chavez, Dr. Christopher Chow or Dr. William Verlinden, please contact Sonoma County Oral Surgery & Dental and speak with our team.