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Find practical information about insurance, payment options, patient forms, and what to expect after treatment.

Insurance

Using your dental benefits

At Three Rivers Endodontics, we strive to not only provide the best possible care, but also to offer convenient payment options as well. We work closely with most insurance companies to maximize insurance benefits as quickly as possible. We are in-network providers for almost all dental PPO insurance plans. We are not in-network with dental HMO, Medicaid, or Medicare insurance plans, and patients covered by those types of plans must pay out-of-pocket for treatment. Please call our office at (412) 776-0001 with any questions.

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Financing

Flexible ways to pay

We strive to provide the highest quality service for the most reasonable rates. We accept cash, personal check, debit, credit, and also partner with Cherry and CareCredit for patient financing options. Some financing options may have a 0% APR, so patients are encouraged to explore all options prior to their appointment.

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Forms

Prepare for your visit

Contact your office if you need a current copy or have questions about which form applies to you.

Patient Information

Health Information

Notice of Privacy Practices

HIPAA & Privacy Practices

Policies & Procedures

Oral Sedation Information & Consent

Endodontic Surgery Post-Op Instructions

Root Canal Post-Op Instructions

After care

Post-operative instructions

Follow the instructions your clinician gave you. If symptoms are severe or unexpected, call your treating office promptly.

What to expect following root canal therapy

After treatment

Taking an analgesic before the numbness wears off may help maintain an acceptable comfort level. Please wait to eat or drink on the affected side until after the numbness has worn away.

Discomfort

Discomfort or soreness in the area is normal for a few days (or even weeks) and will range from mild to severe. Over-the-counter analgesics such as ibuprofen and Tylenol should relieve most of the discomfort. We recommend 600 mg of ibuprofen and 1 extra-strength Tylenol together every 6 hours as needed. Rinsing with warm salt water will help. In the unlikely event that swelling, fever, or severe pain should occur, please call the office promptly.

Temporary filling

A temporary filling has been placed in the entry made into your tooth. It is normal for a thin layer of the temporary filling to be worn away between appointments. Should all of the temporary filling come out, please call our office.

Final restorations

If an appointment with your dentist to place a final restoration has not been made, please schedule this appointment promptly. Delay may result in possible loss of the tooth or require retreatment of the root canal.

Check-up

A periodic recall examination is often recommended to be sure that healing is progressing well and that normal function of your tooth is restored. If we advise returning for a recall appointment, we will contact you.

What to expect following surgery

After treatment

Taking an analgesic before the numbness wears off may help maintain an acceptable comfort level. Please wait to eat or drink on the affected side until after the numbness has worn away.

Bleeding

Some oozing may continue for a short time and may even persist until the next day. Maintain gentle pressure with gauze. Do not spit, use a straw, rinse, or smoke for 24 hours following surgery.

Ice & rinsing

Apply the provided ice pack to your cheek or jaw over the treated area for the next 4–6 hours — 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off. Avoid rinsing for 24 hours, then begin rinsing with a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water until the sutures have been removed.

Discomfort

We recommend 600 mg of ibuprofen and 1 extra-strength Tylenol together every 6 hours as needed. If antibiotics and/or pain medications were prescribed, please take them as directed. If swelling, fever, or severe pain should occur, please call the office promptly.

Diet

Avoid eating anything hard or hot today; you may resume a normal diet tomorrow. If more comfortable, try soft food and liquids for several days.

Oral hygiene

Tooth brushing should begin the day following surgery, taking extra care not to brush against the gum tissues in the area of the surgery. Do not use a Water-Pik around the surgery area until after your post-surgery visit.

Swelling and bruising

Discoloration and puffiness of the skin and gums around the area of surgery is normal. The most swelling is expected on the second post-operative day and may last for several days.

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