Patient Information
For New Patients
- If an appointment was not scheduled for you, please call us at 325.939.2848 and we will be happy to assist you.
- You will receive an email with a link to complete your paperwork online before your appointment. Please complete this promptly so our doctor has plenty of time to prepare for your visit.
- Please bring a list of your current medications to your visit.
- A specialized digital image called a CBCT will be taken at our office to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of your tooth.
- Most of our root canals are done with local anesthesia. You can drive yourself to and from your appointment. You may eat and take all medications as you normally would.
- If you choose to receive sedation we will require a consultation appointment prior to treatment, at which time you will be given specific instructions.
- Payment will be required at the time of your appointment.
- Please contact our office with any specific concerns or questions.
For Current Patients
Please Note: These are general instructions that will apply to most patients. For specific instructions related to your case, please refer to the paperwork you received at the end of your appointment.
It is common to experience pain after treatment. For most individuals the pain lasts 3-5 days, however experiences can vary significantly. Some patients have little to no pain for the first few days and then experience a sharp increase in pain on the 2nd or 3rd day following treatment. For this reason we recommend you take pain medication for the first few days regardless of whether or not you are experiencing pain.
Unless you are allergic or have been instructed not to take these medications by your doctor we recommend taking a combination of Ibuprofen and Tylenol. Ibuprofen is also known as Advil or Motrin. Tylenol is also known as Acetaminophen.
For mild to moderate discomfort take 600mg of Ibuprofen (3 over the counter 200mg tablets) and 500mg of Tylenol (1 extra strength tablet).
We recommend you take this combination 4 times per day. The best time to take them is Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Before Bed.
If you have pain that wakes you up at night you may take one additional dose. Do not take more than what is recommended as it will place you over the daily limit.
Antibiotics are typically not needed and are reserved for cases with swelling, fever, or if the doctor believes you may be at risk for systemic infection. If you are prescribed antibiotics take as directed on the bottle.
You can eat and drink normally after your numbness has worn off. We recommend that you chew lightly on the tooth that was worked on for the first several days as the tooth is healing.
It is possible that you will develop severe pain, significant swelling, and/or fever. If you experience any of these symptoms, or if you are unable to control your pain using the medications described above, please contact our office immediately.