Morning of Appointment: Be aware of the following food and drink restrictions: Nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to your appointment. Dress in loose, comfortable clothing. Pajamas are fine. A T-shirt top is best.
You should contact us before the appointment:
You should contact us after the appointment if you have:
The answer depends on the treatment that needs to be done. In some occasions your work can be completed in one appointment. Many procedures like crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, and implants can take two or more visits since a laboratory is needed to fabricate your prosthesis. Some treatment plans can be lengthy and must be broken up into several appointments. In general, we will always try to complete work in one appointment.
A typical consultation is about 1 hour long. It is an opportunity to discuss your needs and concerns, to fully understand what will happen on the day of your appointment. Typically when a thorough consultation is done everyone is prepared and the likelihood of complications is reduced. Therefore, we find that it is critical that every patient comes for a consultation. If a new patient exam is done concurrently, the consultation fee is waived.