Procedures in our office are normally performed using local anesthesia. There are usually no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or returning to work.
Prior to Endodontic Treatment
- If you have been advised by your physician or dentist to use antibiotic premedication because of a heart condition, prosthetic joint or any other health condition, please make sure you are on the appropriate antibiotic 1 hour before your appointment even if it is just a consultation with us. If there is a question, please call our office prior to your appointment.
- If you have dental anxiety/phobia, please discuss it in detail with us during your consultation appointment. We can come up with an anxiety reduction protocol to make the treatment part more comfortable for you.
- Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to your appointment (i.e. latex or drug allergy, anxiety disorder, etc.)
- To aid in proper diagnosis, please avoid taking any type of pain medication at least 4 hours prior to your appointment.
- 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 regular breakfast or lunch prior to your appointment.
- This procedure will be performed using local anesthesia. There are usually no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or returning to work.
Post-Op Instructions after Non-Surgical Endodontic Treatment
Dr. Uju will verbally communicate these instructions at your appointment and answer any questions you may have. We would like to highlight the following important point:
- Do not chew food on the affected side until your endodontic therapy is completed and your tooth is covered with a protective restoration provided by your restorative dentist. You may continue your regular dental hygiene regimen.
- Dr. Uju recommends taking 3-4 tablets of ibuprofen every 6-8 hours. If you cannot take ibuprofen, she recommends taking 2 tablets of Extra strength Tylenol every 6-8 hours.
For your benefit, you will receive a post-op instruction sheet. If you experience anything NOT addressed on that sheet, please feel free to contact the office at 973.821.5656 or Dr. Uju on her cell phone after hours.
Post-Op Instructions after Surgical Endodontic Treatment
Dr. Uju will verbally communicate these instructions at your appointment and answer any questions you may have. We would like to highlight the following important point:
- Rest. Avoid strenuous activity for at least 48 hours.
- Take and complete any medications as prescribed by us.
- Do not lift or pull lip to examine surgical area.
- Place ice pack on surgical area 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off for approximately 6 hours
- During the first 48 hours use foods that will not require vigorous chewing. Eat soft foods on the opposite side of surgical area and avoid hot foods and foods that will cause you to stretch your mouth for at least 1 week.
For your benefit, you will receive a post-op instruction sheet. If you experience anything NOT addressed on that sheet, please feel free to contact the office at 973.821.5656 or Dr. Uju on her cell phone after hours.