Medications
Continue all medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems, and any other conditions as recommended by your physician. Please bring a list of your current medications and dosages for your medical history forms.
Do not take any oral pain medications or pain relievers prior to your appointment, unless instructed by your endodontist. Medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen sodium) can mask discomfort and interfere with our diagnostic testing. If a pain reliever is necessary prior to your appointment, consider using Tylenol (acetaminophen).
If you have been advised by your physician or dentist to use antibiotic premedication prior to dental treatment, please make sure you take the appropriate antibiotic on the day of your appointment, one hour prior to your appointment. If there is a question, please call our office before your scheduled appointment time.
In accordance with American Dental Association’s 2015 guidelines for patients with prosthetic joint replacements or orthopedic joint implants (i.e. knee, hip, shoulder, etc.), antibiotics are no longer recommended prior to dental procedures in effort to prevent prosthetic joint infection
Food and Water
We recommend that you eat a full breakfast or lunch before your appointment. You can also drink hydrating liquids, as usual. We want to make sure you’re comfortable!
Transportation
Just like a regular dental appointment you should be able to drive to and from your appointment. We use local anesthetic which should not impact your ability to drive after your procedure.
If we have prescribed you an oral sedative, you will need to be driven to and from your appointment by someone you know. Signed consents are required in this case.