What should I expect at my first dental visit?
Your first visit to our practice establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you. During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information and give you time to get to know our staff… To understand what to expect from you first visit to our practice, please read through this page…
Our friendly staff is dedicated to caring for you and your entire family’s oral health and well-being. We take time to create a personalized treatment for each patient. While many believe that at-home oral hygiene alone is sufficient in maintaining good oral health, regular dental cleaning appointment are crucial to rounding out your routine. Without these, the teeth and gums are susceptible to infection and decay. This can be detrimental to your oral and overall health.
We recommend you make a dental appointment twice a year to ensure optimal oral health. Patients that are more susceptible to gum disease or dental caries should consider more frequent visits. As your dental providers, we will work with you in determining your best dental health routine.
Your first visit to our office is designed to get you better acquainted with all we offer. Your overall health is important is deciding what type of dental treatment you may need. Due to this, our goal is to schedule you with the dentist first, where we will take digital radiographs (x-rays) of your teeth and supporting tissues, review your medical and dental history as well as take current vitals. We will complete a Comprehensive Exam and review our radiographs, intra-oral pictures, and findings with you. As we review our findings, we will develop a customized treatment plan to your needs.
First, you should schedule a dental appointment (over-the-phone or in-person). Be sure to set reminders on your phone or even a physical calendar so that you don’t miss your appointment. Then, at your initial appointment, we will discuss your personalized treatment options that can help you achieve and maintain optimal oral health. We look forward to meeting you and your family. Contact us today at 864.833.5400.