When you enter the office you will be greeted by our office managers, who will be more than happy to assist you in filling out the necessary paperwork.  This includes a medical history form and a dental insurance form, along with the HIPPA form.  You may download and complete the necessary forms prior to your appointment by clicking here.

In order to fill out the medical history form completely, please be sure to have a list of your medications on hand.  Also, if you have been advised by your doctor to take antibiotics prior to your dental appointment due to mitral valve prolapse, heart murmur, recent hip or cardiac prosthesis placement or a history of rheumatic heart disease, please be sure to follow the instructions for pre-medication as usual.

Once we have received your insurance information, our office will be able to confirm your dental coverage and give you an idea of your benefits.  If root canal treatment is started on your first visit, half of the treatment fee is due the same day.  Our office will assist you in filing the appropriate insurance forms, and if the insurance sends payment for more than half of the treatment amount we will send you a refund check.  If the insurance sends less than half of the treatment amount, we will send you a bill.

After you have filled out the appropriate forms, you will be examined by one of the endodontic specialists.  If it is determined that there is a tooth requiring a root canal, treatment of the offending tooth may be initiated on the same day.  Following root canal treatment you will be given instructions on the care of your tooth and what to do to minimize post operative discomfort.  If necessary, you will be instructed to see your dentist to have a permanent restoration placed on the tooth that was treated endodontically.

What is endodontics?

What is endodontic therapy?