...providing the highest quality care in

 

                                                                    *Dental Implants

                                                                    *Facial Cosmetic Surgery

                                                                    *Surgical Extractions         

Patient Information

To better serve our patients we recommend:

...a consultation appointment to evaluate and determine your treatment options based on your diagnosis. At this appointment we will take a health history and the doctor will discuss the procedure or service  with you.  Please bring with you:

·  a list of any medications you are on

·  x-rays — if you have them from your dentist

·  insurance card, we will need both medical and dental insurance cards (we currently participate with Anthem, Delta Dental, MetLife and United Concordia). We will file any insurance as a courtesy for our patients. You may want to check with your provider to see if you are covered. *See Billing information below.

*Billing/Financial Information:

· Payment is due at the time service is rendered unless other arrangements have been made in advance. For your convenience, we offer several payment options including cash, check, Visa and MasterCard.

· Third party financing is also available: as a service to our patients, we are pleased to offer the                         card, North America's leading patient payment program. carecredit has a full range of payment plans to meet every financing need, including no interest* and low interest* options, each with low monthly payments and no upfront costs. It's easy to apply and you'll receive an online decision in seconds. See our staff for more details or apply now.

 

 

· Statements are mailed out monthly. We do file insurance claims, as a courtesy for our patients.  Any remaining balance, after your insurance has paid, is your responsibility. Your prompt payment will be appreciated.

· If you are one of our patients and have questions regarding your account, please contact us at 804-717-5275 or email us at billing@southsideofs.com

Important Pre-Op Instructions for IV/Anesthesia (Sedation):

 

· Nothing to eat or drink, for 8 hours prior to surgery

· Ask Doctor about taking any medications (it is important that you take any preoperative prescriptions provided and regular medication, using only a small sip of water, if we have instructed you to do so)

· A driver must remain here the entire time —  please inform your driver that the vehicle to take you home in must remain in parking lot the entire time and they may not leave for any reason during your surgery

· Please wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing on the day of your surgery—short sleeves, flat shoes (no flip-flops), minimal makeup, no nail polish

· Surgery is subject to CANCELLATION if above instructions are not followed

Important Post-Op Instructions:

 

· BLEEDING – Keep gauze packs over the surgical area for at least 1 hour, do not change them unless the bleeding is filling your mouth. If bleeding seems persistent or fills the mouth try placing enough new gauze to obtain pressure over the surgical site for another 30-45 minutes. Some bleeding following surgery is normal and may last for up to 24 - 48 hours. If bleeding continues to fill the mouth, please call our office.

· DISCOMFORT – If you take over-the-counter medication before the anesthetic has worn off, you should be able to manage any discomfort, better. You may have a prescription for pain medicine. If you do not achieve adequate relief at first, you may supplement  the over-the-counter medication with the prescription pill.  Remember that the most severe pain is usually within six to twelve hours after the local anesthetic wears off; after that, your pain and need for medicine should lessen.  Do not drive a car, return to work, or do anything requiring judgment while taking the prescription pain medicine. 

· SWELLING – Swelling is often associated with oral surgery but it can be minimized by using a cold pack, a frozen package from your home freezer (peas, etc.), or an ice bag over the skin of the operated area. This should be applied 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off during the first 24 hours after surgery. Swelling may increase for up to 3 days after surgery and is normal. Keep head elevated until bedtime and return to normal activities the following day.

· DIET – After gauze is removed from mouth, do not use a straw for the remainder of day and for the first 2-3 days after surgery. Eat cool, soft food during the first 24 hours, avoiding anything hotter than room temperature.

· MOUTH CARE – Do not rinse or spit forcefully today. You may begin brushing your teeth after the numbness is completely gone. The day after surgery, rinse mouth gently every 3 to 4 hours (especially after meals) using ¼ teaspoon salt in a glass of warm water or you prefer, you may substitute mouthwash diluted with water instead. Continue rinses until healing is complete.

· SMOKING – Do NOT smoke for 5-7 days following surgery. Smoking within the period following tooth extraction greatly increases the chance of getting a dry socket and other complications.

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PATIENT FORMS:

These forms may be printed & filled out to bring to your consult appointment.

· Patient Registration         (4 pages)

· Health History                 (2 pages)