Be Prepared For Your First Visit:
Advanced Root Canal Specialists offers two options for scheduling your first visit:
- Consultation Only — A 30-minute appointment consisting of an x-ray, pulp vitality testing, and a clinical evaluation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. If our doctor determines root canal treatment is recommended, we will schedule another appointment for you to return and have treatment completed.
- Evaluation and Same-Day Treatment — If your general dentist has already determined that you need a root canal, we can schedule the treatment directly. This appointment is generally 2 hours. We will start with an evaluation to determine whether a root canal is necessary, and if so, begin treatment at this visit.
Please follow these guidelines in preparation for your appointment:
- Complete the online patient registration forms that we emailed to you.
- Bring your referral slip from your general dentist.
- Continue taking routine medications as prescribed, but avoid taking pain medication within 6 hours of your visit, as it may mask symptoms and hinder diagnosis.
- Eat a normal meal before your appointment. (If you are using sedation, please do not eat for 4 hours prior to your visit.)
- Alert the office if you have any latex or medication allergies.
- Provide dental insurance information to be applied to your visit.
- A parent or guardian must accompany all patients under 18 years old.
X-Rays
We will contact your general dentist to try to obtain any recent x-rays. In addition, we always take our own images during your visit, as this allows us to evaluate your tooth with the most current and detailed information and ensure an accurate diagnosis.