Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, 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.
- Health Questionnaire: Please complete prior to your appointment. Contact us if you would like the form mailed to your home. Select the link from the left column "Download Forms" to download the Health Questionnaire in .pdf format.
- Past Medical History: Those taking medications should bring the name and dosage of the drug(s) at your appointment time. Please notify us by phone if you are a diabetic on medication, have a history of rheumatic fever or heart murmur, or are taking an anticoagulant (blood thinner).
- Intravenous Sedation: If you prefer I.V. sedation (sleeping) for the surgery, refrain from the intake of food or liquid (even water) for six hours prior to the appointment. A responsible adult must accompany you to drive you home and remain with you for several hours or until fully recovered from the sedation. Medications prescribed by your physician should be taken with a small amount of water unless informed otherwise by our office.
- Inhalation Sedation: If you prefer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for sedation for the surgery, limit your oral intake to a light meal up to two hours prior to the procedure. Medications prescribed by your physician should be taken unless directed otherwise.
- Referral Slip and X-Rays: Patients referred by a dentist should bring the referral slip and x-rays at your appointment time. In some cases x-rays may be inadequate and will be retaken in our office.
- Minors: A parent or guardian must accompany any patient under the age of 18.
- Scheduling: We strive to “stay on time” in the scheduling of patients. However, because of the nature of oral surgery, delays are sometimes unavoidable.
- Payment: We prefer that you pay our office directly when the service is rendered. If this is not possible, please make arrangements prior to treatment. If your insurance company sends additional payment to us, it is immediately forwarded to you. To divorced or separated parents: The parent financially responsible for payment of their child must give written consent and/or payment in advance. The parent bringing the child and signing as the responsible party will be held responsible for the fees.
- Insurance Forms: Please bring any insurance forms (complete and sign the patient portion of the form), insurance cards and/or insurance numbers at your appointment time. If your insurance company requires predetermination of benefits, a consultation appointment may be necessary. Members of HMOs or similar organizations should notify us prior to your appointment
- Estimation of Fees: If you wish to be informed of the fees in advance, please schedule a presurgical consultation appointment. Accurate estimates cannot be given without examining both the patient and the x-rays