New Patients:
New
patients are welcome. Your first visit will consist of a
comprehensive evaluation of your medical condition, an assessment
of the present state of your oral health, an evaluation of the jaw
joint and surrounding muscles, an evaluation of gum tissue and each
individual tooth, and an oral cancer screening.
If
esthetics are a concern, consultation can be provided at this time.
Any other specific concerns can also be addressed.
A
cleaning is generally not scheduled until the doctor assesses your
individual needs, unless otherwise requested.
Before
leaving, you should have a detailed analysis of treatment
recommendations, including expected timelines and anticipated fees.
Treatment can be tailored to meat your needs and concerns.
A
maintenance schedule will also be proposed for continuing care.
Maintenance schedule is customized based on the state of your oral
hygiene and a disease prevention assessment. These maintenance
appointments involve a cleaning and a recall examination. They will
also permit us to help you maintain a good state of dental health
because we can detect developing problems early, before they worsen
and require greater time and expense. We believe that prevention
plays an extremely important role in helping you maintain your
teeth for life.
In
order to minimize wait time, you can download the necessary
paperwork and bring it with you to your examination. Also make sure
to bring: Medical info - List of medications, illnesses etc. and if
you have insurance, have your Group number and ID number ready.
Please
call the office to set up an appointment time.
902-835-5386
902-835-2662.
