Consultation

Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Often, surgery can be performed the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day.

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:

• Your surgical referral slip and any x-rays if applicable.
• A list of medications you are presently taking.
• If you have medical or dental insurance, bring your insurance cards with you. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.

IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit.

A preoperative history and physical examination is mandatory for patients undergoing same day surgery. Please have nothing to eat or drink eight hours prior to your surgery. You will also need an adult (with vehicle) to stay in the office the entire time of your appointment, drive you home, and stay with you for the first 24 hours.

Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to surgery (i.e., diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are currently taking any medication (i.e., heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, bisphosphonates [osteoporosis] etc.).

X-Rays

If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays within the past year, you may request that they forward them to our office at the time of your appointment. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office. If additional films are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.