FAQ

Practice hours

Fairmont office 

• Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm 
   

What to know before your appointment

• Please arrive at your appointment 10-15 minutes early to allow time for check-in.

• Please bring your photo ID cards and insurance (if applicable).

• A list of any medications or supplements your are currently on.
   

YOUR FIRST VISIT

At your first visit, a detailed review of your medical and dental history will be done as well as a thorough examination. Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:

• Any x-rays, if applicable. If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office.

• If additional films are necessary, they can be taken at our office.
   

Cancelling/rescheduling an appointment

We understand that emergencies occur, we ask that you kindly notify us 48 hours prior to your appointment if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
 

types of sedation

We offer different types of sedation and anesthesia and will work with you to decide the best option to use during your procedure:

• Local anesthesia: the patient remains conscious throughout the procedure. A local anesthetic is administered in the area where the surgery is to be performed, so that it is numb. It is typically used for simple procedures such as a single tooth extraction or minor soft tissue procedures. It is also used in conjunction with the other methods of anesthesia in all oral surgery procedures.

• Nitrous Oxide (commonly called “laughing gas”): this is administered through a nasal breathing device and the patient is awake but in a relaxed state. It has a sedative and pain-controlling effect and is used in simple procedures to help people who are anxious.

• I.V. Sedation
  If I.V. sedation is given, detailed pre-operative and post-operative instructions will be provided.

Any other questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about our services, please feel free to contact us during our office hours.