Many oral surgery visits—especially with oral or intravenous sedation—require advance planning so you can leave the clinic safely. Our team reviews practical points with you: who may accompany you, how you will get home, and what to expect in the hours after your appointment. The level of support that applies varies with the type of anaesthesia, the length and complexity of your procedure, your overall health, and local availability.
Patient support focuses on clear logistics around your appointment: confirming escort requirements when sedation protocols apply, providing written instructions, and discussing options when travel distance or timing adds complexity. Arrangements are individualized; nothing replaces emergency medical care if an urgent problem arises.
Important: If your plan includes oral or IV sedation, a responsible adult escort is typically required to take you home and stay with you for the interval specified in your written instructions. Do not drive, operate machinery, or make important decisions until your clinician has cleared you. Exact rules and timelines are confirmed with you before the day of surgery.
Procedures we offer
Pre-visit planning and logistics review
Discussion of escort needs, travel home, and written instructions timed to your procedure and sedation type, before your surgical date when possible.
Sedation-related safety and escort protocols
Alignment with clinical protocols for oral and IV sedation: escort present, supervision after discharge, and restrictions on driving or hazardous activities until cleared.
Coordination and follow-up communication
Clarification of contact pathways, post-operative guidance, and how logistics may differ for patients travelling from outside Montreal or elsewhere in Quebec.