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.