This procedure will be performed using local anesthesia. If you are having surgical (most treatments are non-surgical) root canal therapy, please make sure to inform your doctor if you are taking any medications especially blood thinners (e.g. Coumadin, Plavix) or osteoporosis medications (e.g. Fosomax, Actonel). There are usually no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or returning to work.

 

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.

 

Please wear comfortable clothing if possible, and allow yourself plenty of time before and after treatment in case there are other commitments in your schedule.