ESL Endodontic Specialist

Instructions:

Before Endodontic Treatment

This procedure will be performed using local anesthesia. There are usually no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or returning to work. A doctor is available for consultation at all times should a problem arise after your treatment.

Continue all medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems and any other conditions as recommended by your physician. If there is a question, please call our office prior to your appointment.

Please eat a full breakfast or lunch as applicable, as the anesthetic may take 2-4 hours to resolve, and we would prefer you have eaten beforehand.

If you have been advised by your physician or dentist to use antibiotic premedication because of mitral valve prolapse (MVP), heart murmur, hip, knee, cardiac or other prosthesis, or if you have rheumatic heart disease, please make sure you are on the appropriate antibiotic on the day of your appointment. If there is a question, please call our office prior to your appointment.

Please refrain from taking pain medications (over the counter or prescription) at least 6 hours prior to your first visit. Pain medications interfere with diagnostic testing which is done during the evaluation. Pain medications can affect such testing and our ability to determine an accurate diagnosis.