Referral requirements may depend on the reason for your visit and your insurance plan. If a dentist or physician referred you, bring the referral slip and any available X-rays to your consultation. Contact the Seneca office before scheduling if you are unsure what documentation or insurance authorization you may need.

Your initial appointment will generally include an evaluation, a discussion of your diagnosis, and an explanation of the available treatment options. Bring a list of your current medications, insurance information, and any referral documents or X-rays you have. Additional imaging can be taken at the office when needed.

Upstate OMS offers anesthesia options ranging from local anesthesia and nitrous oxide to IV sedation or office-based general anesthesia. The recommended approach depends on the procedure, your medical history, and your level of treatment anxiety. Your surgeon will review the safest and most appropriate option during your consultation.

An oral examination and X-rays can determine whether your wisdom teeth are impacted, have enough space to erupt, or may cause future concerns. Removal may be recommended when they contribute to pain, infection, crowding, cleaning difficulties, or damage to neighboring teeth. Wisdom teeth are often first evaluated during the teenage years.

Not every dental implant patient needs bone grafting. It may be recommended when tooth loss, infection, a previous extraction, or natural bone loss has left insufficient jawbone to support an implant. Your surgeon will evaluate your jawbone and imaging before determining whether grafting should be included in your treatment plan.