Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. At your consultation appointment, all information provided will be reviewed with you by Dr. Gagliardi and an examination will be completed. This will include digital radiographs of your tooth or teeth and a discussion of treatment options. Some patients will have radiographs that will be sent with them or sent directly to our office by their referring dentist. In most cases we will take an additional digital radiograph for our records in order to provide you with the complete diagnostic data necessary to make an objective diagnosis and provide you with treatment options.
Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:
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Your referral slip and any X-rays if applicable.
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A list of medications you are presently taking.
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If you have medical or dental insurance, bring the necessary forms.
IMPORTANT: A parent or guardian must accompany all patients under 18 at the consultation visit.
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 on any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.) or require medication prior to dental cleanings (i.e antibiotics, for pre-med.