Your first visit to our office typically includes a Comprehensive Oral Exam - an extensive evaluation of your current oral health, and we will review your medical and dental history with you. Please be sure to provide complete, up-to-date information on your health, and any medications you are taking. An X-ray will be taken to allow us to view the structure of the jaw, the position of any teeth that have not yet erupted, malformed roots, and tooth decay. By completing an Oral Exam, we can together devise a strategy for long-term oral and general health.
Please feel free to download and complete our New Patient Information Form, and bring it with you to your first appointment.
We encourage regular checkups for individuals age four and up. Regular checkups are important to:
Regular checkups include a thorough cleaning, polishing, and an oral exam by the doctor. During the oral exam, your doctor will check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue, and will check your existing fillings and restorations because constant pressure from chewing, grinding, or clenching can cause them to wear away, chip, or crack.
Regular checkup appointments typically take about 50 minutes and are scheduled at least every six months. Patients are seen by appointment only. We make every effort to be on time for our patients, and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us immediately.
Your smile is yours forever, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to receive the best dental care when you need it. Our practice accepts most major credit cards and insurance plans. Our office staff is always available to help you with insurance claims and paperwork. We'll work with your insurance provider to make sure that your coverage meets your needs and your budget.
