First visit form

When you come in for your first appointment, you will have to fill out a form giving us all the relevant information on your health. To speed things up, please fill out the form ahead of time and send it to us on line or print it and bring it with you. Rest assured that all information will remain confidential.

Appointment cancellations must be made by telephone or e-mail at least 48 hours in advance or a service charge will apply.

FILL THE FORM

Insurance

We would like to remind you that your insurance coverage is governed by the agreement between your employer and the insurance company. It is illegal to overcharge your insurance or not to claim the balance from you. It is therefore your responsibility to be informed about your coverage and your annual maximum entitlements.

You are responsible for the fees incurred by your treatments, but some dental treatments may be covered by your insurance plan. We offer electronic claim service with your insurance to facilitate claim procedures. All you will have to pay is the balance not covered. Please bring claimant’s forms and/or identity card to your next appointment. We would be pleased to submit your insurance claims to participating companies.

Payments policy

Cheques & Cash

Minor oral surgery

Some dental treatments may be covered by your insurance plan. Please bring your forms or identity card with you to your appointment. We would be pleased to submit your insurance claims to participating companies.

It is important to follow the instructions below to speed healing. Note that some discomfort and swelling are normal after surgery

Day of surgery

• Keep the compresses in your mouth for one to two hours, applying firm pressure. Change the pads every half hour, as needed.
• Apply ice to your cheek at regular intervals (20 minutes of ice every hour).
• If bleeding occurs, bite down on a gauze pad or lightly moistened tea bag for 20 minutes.

Don’ts

• Don’t rinse your mouth or spit.
• Don’t drink through a straw.
• Don’t smoke.
• Don’t consume hot foods or beverages. Eat cold, soft foods.
• Don’t engage in intense activity.

Pain

• For pain relief in the first 24 to 72 hours, take acetaminophen (Tylenol, Atasol), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or the medication you were prescribed. Don’t take aspirin.

The day after until full healing

• Rinse your mouth three times a day with a warm salt water solution (2 ml or ½ tsp of salt in 250 ml or 1 cup of water).
• There may be some bruising on the skin. This will disappear in five to seven days.
• You may have trouble opening your mouth. This should diminish in four to five days.
• If the pain increases after three days, call our office.

You will feel better after a few days and can resume your normal activities. If you experience heavy bleeding, pain, continued swelling for two to three days or a negative reaction to the medication, call us at 514.270.2927.

Tooth extraction

It is important to follow the instructions below to speed healing. Note that some discomfort and swelling are normal after surgery.

Day of surgery

• Keep the compresses in your mouth for one to two hours, applying firm pressure. Change the pads every half hour, as needed.
• Keep your head elevated at all times.
• Apply ice to your cheek at regular intervals (20 minutes of ice every hour).
• If bleeding occurs, bite down on a gauze pad or lightly moistened tea bag for 20 minutes.
• Bleeding and coloured saliva are normal postoperative effects.
• Limit your physical activity. Rest.

Don’ts

• Don’t dislodge the blood clot that has formed as it helps with the healing process.
• Don’t eat anything before the bleeding stops.
• Don’t drink through a straw.
• Don’t rinse your mouth or spit.
• Don’t smoke or drink alcohol.
• Don’t eat hard foods.
• Don’t brush near the area of the extracted tooth for the first 72 hours.

Pain

• If the pain causes you discomfort, take the medication you were prescribed.
• If you were prescribed antibiotics for this treatment, continue to take them for the specified time period even if the symptoms are gone.

Food

• Eat only soft foods or lukewarm liquids the day of the extraction. Resume your normal eating habits as soon as you are able.

The day after until full healing

• Rinse your mouth three times a day with a warm salt water solution (2 ml or ½ tsp of salt in 250 ml or 1 cup of water).
• Brush your teeth and floss daily to remove plaque and ensure the best long-term results. Don’t brush near the area of the extracted tooth for the first 72 hours.
• Avoid hard foods (nuts, candy, ice).
• You may have trouble speaking and produce extra saliva. This should subside in a week.
• There may be some bruising on the skin. This will disappear in five to seven days.
• You may have trouble opening your mouth. This should diminish in four to five days.
• If the pain increases after three days, call our office.

You will feel better after a few days and can resume your normal activities. If you experience heavy bleeding, pain, continued swelling for two to three days or a negative reaction to the medication, call us at 514.270.2927.