First Visit

Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, treatment can be done 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 referral slip and any X-rays if applicable.
  • A list of medications you are presently taking.
  • If you have medical or dental insurance, bring the necessary completed forms. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.

IMPORTANT: A parent or guardian must accompany all patients under 18 at the consultation visit.

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 on any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.) or require medication prior to dental cleanings (i.e antibiotics, for pre-med.)

X-Rays and 3D imaging

If your previous dentist has taken recent  2 dimensional x-rays (within 6-months), you may request that they forward them to our office. If additional films are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.  In addition to standard 2 dimensional imaging, our office uses 3 dimensional (3D) imaging- cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). 3D images inherently have more detail than 2 dimensional radiographs and are better suited to show the complex anatomy of a root canal system.