Everything You Need to Know for Your First Visit
If you haven’t already, you can register yourself as a new patient online. This can save you time and prevent forgetting to bring important information to your visit.
To ensure accurate diagnosis, it is very important that x-rays are recent (within six months). If you had x-rays taken with a previous dentist, you may request that they forward them to our office. If additional films seem necessary, they can be taken at our facility.
If you haven’t already, you can register yourself as a new patient online. This can save you time and prevent forgetting to bring important information to your visit.
To ensure accurate diagnosis, it is very important that x-rays are recent (within six months). If you had x-rays taken with a previous dentist, you may request that they forward them to our office. If additional films seem necessary, they can be taken at our facility.
The first visit will start with a review of your medical and dental history and an initial examination. After a comprehensive examination, any dental findings will be directly discussed with you. Dental X-rays (pictures) are taken, if necessary, to ensure a thorough examination followed by oral hygiene instructions to emphasize proper oral health care. All aspects of a preventive dental health program including diet, hygiene, and fluoride will also be discussed.
For children 3 or older, a cleaning and polishing of their teeth will usually follow along with fluoride application. For optimal communication, we will explain each of our procedures in terms your child can understand. We want to make your child’s first appointment a positive experience in order to set the tone for future appointments. If any dental findings indicate preventative or restorative treatment, than subsequent appointments may be scheduled.
It is always better to make a first dental appointment before your child has a dental problem. By starting an early prevention program, future dental problem can be avoided. Often times, if tooth decay is detected early enough, there are therapies available that can be used to reverse or minimize their growth. Furthermore, by introducing your child when little dental treatment is needed, he/she comes away a better patient with a more positive attitude about dentistry.
The first visit will start with a review of your medical and dental history and an initial examination. After a comprehensive examination, any dental findings will be directly discussed with you. Dental X-rays (pictures) are taken, if necessary, to ensure a thorough examination followed by oral hygiene instructions to emphasize proper oral health care. All aspects of a preventive dental health program including diet, hygiene, and fluoride will also be discussed.
For children 3 or older, a cleaning and polishing of their teeth will usually follow along with fluoride application. For optimal communication, we will explain each of our procedures in terms your child can understand. We want to make your child’s first appointment a positive experience in order to set the tone for future appointments. If any dental findings indicate preventative or restorative treatment, than subsequent appointments may be scheduled.
It is always better to make a first dental appointment before your child has a dental problem. By starting an early prevention program, future dental problem can be avoided. Often times, if tooth decay is detected early enough, there are therapies available that can be used to reverse or minimize their growth. Furthermore, by introducing your child when little dental treatment is needed, he/she comes away a better patient with a more positive attitude about dentistry.
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You are required to take medication before dental cleanings, such as:
You have had any of these medical conditions:
You take:
You are required to take medication before dental cleanings, such as:
Our doctors and staff will give you instructions and guidelines during your visit and it is important that you follow them. You can also read our Post-Op and After Care Instructions here.
Please contact us immediately if you experience any significant pain or problems.
Our doctors and staff will give you instructions and guidelines during your visit and it is important that you follow them. You can also read our Post-Op and After Care Instructions here.
Please contact us immediately if you experience any significant pain or problems.
Feel free to reach out to us by phone or email. Our friendly staff are looking forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you may have before your visit.
