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.

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.

If you can take ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen sodium (Aleve), it does help reduce inflammation when taken pre-operatively. We recommend 2 tablets of either medication 2-4 hours before endodontic therapy.

If you are scheduled for an evaluation appointment only, please avoid taking any pain medication at least 4 hours prior to your visit. This will allow the doctor to better pinpoint the origin of your pain and provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Nitrous oxide (laughing gas), we recommend eating light as nausea and vomiting can sometimes occur with a full stomach

IV Sedation with the anesthesiologist: Please follow the directions given to you by the anesthesiologist during his or her phone consultation.