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First Visit

Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation at which your health history will be reviewed, you will be examined and  your diagnosis and treatment options will be explained. Rarely, surgery can be performed the same day as the consultation. Most often, you are offered several choices of treatment.  Those choices may require special preparations.  Also, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day.  Your referring dentist or physician may also be consulted by Dr. Sibley regarding your treatment options.

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:

• Your surgical referral slip and any x-rays if applicable.
• A list of medications you are presently taking.
• If you have medical or dental insurance, bring the necessary completed forms. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.

IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit.

A preoperative consultation and examination is mandatory for patients undergoing IV sedation for surgery.  At that appointment you will be instructed to have nothing to eat or drink eight hours prior to your surgery. You will also need an adult to drive you home  if you choose to be sedated.

You will be asked to fill out a comprehensive medical and dental history form at the consultation appointment.  Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to surgery (i.e., diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are currently taking any medication (i.e., heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.).

X-Rays

If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office. If additional films are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.