Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to treatment (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, etc.) or if you are on any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.) or require medication prior to certain dental procedures (antibiotics for pre-medication).
It is advisable to bring a list of all the medications (over-the-counter and prescription) that you regularly/have taken within the past month. Once all forms are complete, an assistant will review and chart your chief complaint, referring dentists information and history of the tooth pain before taking x-rays of your teeth.
Once your first set of x-rays is complete, you will be greeted by the doctor, who will review your paperwork and evaluate symptoms prior to testing the tooth in question along with adjacent teeth. After the tests are complete, a diagnosis will be given to determine the best treatment care and prognosis. Possible post-treatment decisions such as a crown on the treated tooth will be addressed.
Be sure to contact the office or the doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding your treatment. More detailed information regarding endodontic treatment and post-treatment care is available in the website.