Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. In most cases, surgery 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 surgical referral slip and any x-rays if applicable
  
• A list of medications you are currently 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: All patients under 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 intravenous sedation or general anesthesia for surgery. Please have nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your surgery. You will also need an adult to drive you home.

Please alert our office prior to surgery if you have or have had any the following conditions:

• Insulin dependent or juvenile onset diabetes
  
• Artificial heart valve replacement
  
• Artificial joint replacement
  
• Currently taking coumadin or other prescribed blood thinners
  
• Use corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs
  

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