At our first dental visit, you will encounter a comfortable and spacious office along with our warm and courteous staff. You can help yourself to a cup of coffee while filling out your paperwork, ask any questions concerning treatment or insurance, or continue your conversation with the staff.
You will be brought into the hygiene room by one of our friendly and skilled hygienists. Together you and your hygienist will review your comprehensive medical history. She will take the time to evaluate your gums and teeth with probings, oral hygiene instruction, and a cleaning that is customized to your individual needs. A great deal of time is spent on patient education of oral disease and its prevention. We request a full set of x-rays less than 4 years old from a previous dentist to be viewed at time of examination. We will only take new x-rays if they are unattainable or of poor quality. Our x-rays are digital, which reduces radiation exposure by 50 to 75 percent.
Your doctor will introduce himself and ascertain from you, your complaints and concerns. After a thorough exam, the doctor will go over any questions and formulate a treatment plan. In most cases, this is sufficient. Although, for complex cases or extensive patient treatment. A separate consultation will be appointed.