Consultation
Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation developing and 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 may require an evaluation, and possible consultation with your medical doctor, 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 or letter and any X-rays if applicable
- A complete list of medications you are presently taking (including pill, liquid, inhaler and IV forms)
- 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: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit.
A pre-operative consultation and physical examination is mandatory for patients undergoing IV anesthesia for surgery. Please have nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your surgery, or after mid-night the night before your surgery. You will also need an adult to drive you home, and we require the driver to wait on our premises during your procedure, to be available immediately when your surgery is complete.
Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may require antibiotic pre-medication or 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 of these types of medications: i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, oral or IV bisphosphonates, etc.
X-Rays
If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office, either by postal mail or e-mail. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office. If additional films are required, they can be taken at our facility.
