Pre-Treatment Instructions
At Springs Dental Care, we are committed to ensuring you feel prepared and confident before your procedure. Following the recommended pre-treatment instructions will help promote a smooth experience and the best possible treatment outcomes. If you have any questions before your appointment, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our caring team is here to assist you every step of the way!
New Patient Appointment
Here at Springs Dental Care we strive for comfortability and compassion for all of our patients. Creating healthy, confident smiles for life is our mission and we are glad you have taken the first step. Regular dental appointments are an important part of maintaining your overall health and wellbeing.
New Patient Dental Visit: providing a full complete medical history, informing the dentist of any current medication information and wearing comfortable clothing.
Medical History: Be prepared to discuss all medical conditions,surgeries, allergies, and current medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements.
Clothing and Personal Items: Wear comfortable clothing and remove any jewelry as patients are subject to have x-rays taken on their first dental visit.
Oral Hygiene: Brush your teeth thoroughly before your appointment and don't forget to floss.We ask our patients to please refrain from eating anything heavy or sticky prior to their visit.
X Rays: Digital radiography (digital x-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental x-rays, they can be instantly viewed and enlarged helping the dentist and dental hygienist detect problems easier. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected and treatment complications are more prevalent due to the lack of diagnostic information.
Conscious Sedation Preoperative Instructions
Your comfort and care is our primary focus. It is our intent to have a relaxing and successful sedation appointment with you. To insure this procedure is comfortable and successful, the following instructions must be followed:
● No food or drink for 6-8 hours prior to your sedation appointment, meaning no food or drink except for clear liquids like water up to 2 hours before appointment.
● Please take one tablet by mouth 1 hour prior to your appointment.
● Please wear a short-sleeved / loose shirt to allow for the monitoring of your blood pressure during your appointment.
● No contact lenses during your sedation appointment.
● No driving or operating hazardous devices after your sedation appointment. You will require a responsible person to bring you, take you home and remain with you for 12 hours until you have recovered from the sedation.
● No sedatives for 24 hours before and 12 hours after your sedation appointment (eg. alcohol, sleeping pills, etc.)
● No stimulants for 12 hours before and 12 hours after your sedation appointment (eg. caffeine, nicotine, etc.)
● No herbal medications or treatments for 72 hours before your sedation appointment unless previously discussed with your doctor. These medications may counteract the effect of the sedation medication.
● No stairs without assistance or heavy lifting until completely recovered.
● No important decisions (no work) for 24 hours after your sedation appointment.
● Please remember to drink lots of water for at least 12 hours after your sedation appointment. Unless specified by your dentist, take all of your routine medications as you would normally take them. If medications were stopped or altered for this appointment, resume your normal
New Patient Appointment
Here at Springs Dental Care we strive for comfortability and compassion for all of our patients. Creating healthy, confident smiles for life is our mission and we are glad you have taken the first step. Regular dental appointments are an important part of maintaining your overall health and wellbeing.
New Patient Dental Visit: providing a full complete medical history, informing the dentist of any current medication information and wearing comfortable clothing.
Medical History: Be prepared to discuss all medical conditions,surgeries, allergies, and current medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements.
Clothing and Personal Items: Wear comfortable clothing and remove any jewelry as patients are subject to have x-rays taken on their first dental visit.
Oral Hygiene: Brush your teeth thoroughly before your appointment and don't forget to floss.We ask our patients to please refrain from eating anything heavy or sticky prior to their visit.
X Rays: Digital radiography (digital x-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental x-rays, they can be instantly viewed and enlarged helping the dentist and dental hygienist detect problems easier. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected and treatment complications are more prevalent due to the lack of diagnostic information.
Conscious Sedation Preoperative Instructions
Your comfort and care is our primary focus. It is our intent to have a relaxing and successful sedation appointment with you. To insure this procedure is comfortable and successful, the following instructions must be followed:
● No food or drink for 6-8 hours prior to your sedation appointment, meaning no food or drink except for clear liquids like water up to 2 hours before appointment.
● Please take one tablet by mouth 1 hour prior to your appointment.
● Please wear a short-sleeved / loose shirt to allow for the monitoring of your blood pressure during your appointment.
● No contact lenses during your sedation appointment.
● No driving or operating hazardous devices after your sedation appointment. You will require a responsible person to bring you, take you home and remain with you for 12 hours until you have recovered from the sedation.
● No sedatives for 24 hours before and 12 hours after your sedation appointment (eg. alcohol, sleeping pills, etc.)
● No stimulants for 12 hours before and 12 hours after your sedation appointment (eg. caffeine, nicotine, etc.)
● No herbal medications or treatments for 72 hours before your sedation appointment unless previously discussed with your doctor. These medications may counteract the effect of the sedation medication.
● No stairs without assistance or heavy lifting until completely recovered.
● No important decisions (no work) for 24 hours after your sedation appointment.
● Please remember to drink lots of water for at least 12 hours after your sedation appointment. Unless specified by your dentist, take all of your routine medications as you would normally take them. If medications were stopped or altered for this appointment, resume your normal