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Fillable Forms for Patients

At Financial District Dental Care, Dr. Hahn and his team recognize that your time is valuable. In order to keep your appointment running on schedule, we ask that you fill out the forms below. Simply hit the "submit" button and they will be sent to our email. The other forms are provided for your personal reference.

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Patient Registration Online Form

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Medical History Online Form

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Dental History Online Form

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Privacy Notice Receipt Online Form

Other Information for Your Reference

Our Policies

Our Payment and Privacy Policies can be seen here. Feel free to call our office if you have any questions.

Payment Policy

We understand that your smile is as important to you as it is to us. In an effort to help our patients reach their dental needs both physically and financially, we will assist you in reaching a comfortable financial solution that will fit your situation and financial budget.

Our payment options include checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and CareCredit.

Your dental insurance is a product designed by your employer. Your benefits are dictated by the choices your employer made within the cost of the coverage. We will do everything possible to maximize your insurance utilization; however, please do not let the lack of benefits dictate your desired or necessary treatment.

Take charge of your dental health! We will be happy to answer any questions or concerns regarding your treatment and insurance coverage.

Cancellation Policy

What information do we collect?

We collect information from you when you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey or fill out a form.

When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your: name, e-mail address or phone number. You may, however, visit our site anonymously.

We collect anonymous demographic data:

Overview (overview of traffic by age and gender)
Age (traffic by age ranges)
Gender (traffic by gender)
Interests
Overview (overview of traffic by affinity and other categories)
Affinity Categories (behavior by affinity categories)
In-Market Categories (behavior by in-market categories)
Other Categories (behavior by other interest categories)

Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

If you would like to opt-out Google developed the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Google opt out

What do we use your information for?

Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

To personalize your experience

(your information helps us to better respond to your individual needs)

To improve our website

(we continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you)

To improve customer service

(your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs)

To process transactions

Your information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason whatsoever, without your consent, other than for the express purpose of delivering the purchased product or service requested.

To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature

To send periodic emails

The email address you provide may be used to send you information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.

Do we use cookies?

Yes (Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computers hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the sites or service providers systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information

We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits, keep track of advertisements and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may contract with third-party service providers to assist us in better understanding our site visitors. These service providers are not permitted to use the information collected on our behalf except to help us conduct and improve our business.

If you prefer, you can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies via your browser settings. Like most websites, if you turn your cookies off, our website may not function properly. However, you can still receive information over the telephone by contacting our office.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety.

Third party links

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

Because we value your privacy we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.

Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to our websites privacy policy.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

For the purpose of illustrating the possibilities of today’s dental procedures, this web site may include models and/or generic before and after smile case examples. These examples do not represent a certainty of case performance for any single individual. Individual before and after results will vary. Patients should consult with their dentist before making a final decision. All patient information is private and protected by our office unless otherwise approved by the patient.

After-care Instruction

Dr. Hahn has provided the following after-care information for your continued well being. Please read and download any category that applies to your care.

Acute TMJ and Facial Pain Symptomatic Care

Soft Diet

During the initial phase of treatment, particularly if the symptoms are acute, stay on a definite soft diet. When the symptoms start to improve, you may start to eat more substantial foods, cut into bite size pieces. Use care to not open your mouth wider than the thickness of your thumb. Do not eat hard crusts of bread, tough meat, raw vegetables, gum, or any other food that requires prolonged chewing.

Medications

Aspirin and ibuprofen are the drugs of choice for reducing inflammation. Take them as recommended. Stronger pain medications or muscle relaxants may be prescribed for a short term.

Moist Heat

Heat must be applied moist; moist heating pads are available for purchase at most pharmacies. As a cost effective alternative, dip a small towel in hot water or heat a moist towel in a microwave. Apply it to the affected site for 15 minutes three times per day.

Lips Together-Teeth Apart

One of the most important steps in breaking the habit of clenching and/or grinding is to learn to keep the teeth apart. You must make a conscious effort to separate the teeth at the same time your lips are together. When you catch yourself clenching, repeat to yourself, “Lips together,teeth apart.” The only time your teeth should contact is during chewing and swallowing. This simple step will relax the muscles that become tense and taught, as well as permitting a more normal positioning of the jaw joints.

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Extraction Post-Operative Care

Bleeding

Keep pressure on gauze for about 20 minutes in order to form the initial blood clot. After the first 20 minutes, you may change the gauze and if necessary, keep doing so until most of the bleeding has stopped. Don’t spit, smoke, or use a straw for the first 24 hours; anything that causes suction in the area will pull out the newly-formed blood clot, causing a ‘dry socket’, a painful result in which the actual bone is exposed.

Pain

If you have been given a prescription for pain medication, take as directed. Some nausea from strong narcotic medications is common. A better alternative is to take 400mg ibuprofen IN COMBINATION WITH two Extra-Strength Tylenol. These medications taken together have a synergistic effect equaling the pain relief of a narcotic without the undesired side effects.

Antibiotics

If you have been given a prescription for an antibiotic, take as directed. If it makes you nauseated, stop taking it and contact our office. If you have any other unusual reaction (usuallyan allergy), please report to your nearest emergency room.

Swelling

If you have been told that there might be some swelling, use ice or cold packs for 15 minutes every 45 minutes for the first day.

Sutures

If sutures were placed, use extreme care when brushing the area. You should have a follow-up appointment to remove them in one week.

Eating

A soft-food diet is suggested for the first 24 hours; eat very carefully to avoid the surgical site.

Other

Please call us with any additional questions you may have; Dr. Hahn’s mobile phone number is available on the office answering message.

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Fillings After-Care

Numbness

Numbness after dental treatment may persist for several hours. Avoid eating anything until the numbness wears off, to prevent cheek or tongue-biting. Liquids are OK, just be aware that yourlips may also be numb and you may drool!

Diet

Your new fillings are completely ‘set’, so there are no dietary restrictions. Be careful not to burn or bite yourself while still numb.

Bite

We have checked the bite carefully before dismissing you. The bite may shift slightly after your muscles relax. If you feel that the bite is ‘off’, please contact the office for an adjustment appointment since a bite that feels ‘off’ may cause a (reversible) toothache.

Sensitivity

It is common to experience cold sensitivity with new fillings. This should subside within one to several weeks, depending on the extent of the pre-existing decay or previous filling size. Deeper cavities can be sensitive for up to 90 days. Contact the office if the sensitivity seems to be increasing over time.

Gums

Your gums may be inflamed in the area for a day or two , and there may be some soreness at the injection site. In either case, rinse with warm salt water (one teaspoon to eight ounces) for 20 seconds once an hour during waking hours for the first two days

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Temporary Crowns and Bridges

Sensitivity or Discomfort

Temporary crowns and bridges are often sensitive to chewing and/or temperature, and is a normal post-procedural condition, sometimes for the first two to three weeks. If the bite is ‘off’, however, the sensitivity will persist, so please call the office for an adjustment appointment.

Color & Shape

The color and shape of the temporary will most likely be slightly different from the permanent restoration. For front teeth, we will make every effort to closely match the adjacent teeth.

Diet

Avoid sticky foods as they may pull off your temporary. In addition, avoid hard foods such as candies or crusts of bread since they may fracture the temporary.

Brushing and Flossing

Brush normally, but use extreme care when flossing (or avoid completely if so advised). Place the floss normally between the teeth, but instead pull it out from the side, not back up through the contact as that motion may dislodge the temporary.

Displacement

If the temporary comes out, contact the office right away. You may attempt to replace it by using a small amount of toothpaste or denture adhesive (such as Fixodent) inside the restoration and placing it gently back over the tooth preparations. If you are unable to replace it over the teeth, please bring the temporary with you when you come in to have it recemented. Do not leave the temporary out for any extended period of time as the adjacent teeth may slightly shift and the permanent crown will then not fit into the remaining space.

Inflammation

Rinsing with warm salt water is very important to reduce inflammation in the gums. Fill an eight-ounce glass with lukewarm water, mix in a teaspoon of salt,and swish for 20 seconds once per hour for the first two days.

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Root Canal Treatment

Sensitivity or Discomfort

You may experience soreness and sensitivity to chewing during the healing period which could last up to two weeks. Follow the prescribed medication regimen to minimize any discomfort. If there is discomfort from the injection site or the gums become inflamed, rinse with warm salt once an hour for the first two days following treatment. Put one tea spoon of salt in an eight-ounce glass of luke warm water and swish for 20 seconds.

Reducing Pain & Swelling

Whether or not you experience pain or swelling, please follow the following medication regimen: 400mg ibuprofen TAKEN IN COMBINATION WITH two Extra-Strength Tylenol. This combinationwill provide the same pain relief as a narcotic pain medication without the side effects. Take the medications as long as recommended.

Follow-up Treatment of the Tooth

An endodontically treated tooth will need follow-up as follows: If it is a back tooth and does not have a build-up and crown, it will need to have those procedures within six months in order to reinforce the tooth against fracture and bacterial leakage, both of which could result in loss of the tooth. Front teeth will be evaluated on an individual case basis. Endodontically treated teeth may discolor over time. If so, they can be treated either by bleaching or restoring the tooth with a veneer or crown.

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