Your First Visit

Your first visit to our office is the most important one. It gives us both an opportunity to get to know each other. Establishing a good relationship is vital to achieving our common goals of improving and maintaining your dental health.

For some patients, the first visit is an emergency. We reserve a limited amount of time each day for emergency patients and within the time allotted we will diagnose the situation, make you as comfortable as possible, and schedule further treatment as necessary.

If there is not an emergency concern, the first visit involves taking any necessary x-rays, a comprehensive exam, a diagnosis to determine if infection is present in your gums, and treatment planning of needed work.
This takes approximately 1 ½ hours. This time is necessary to accomplish several goals. After taking the necessary x-rays, one of our doctors will discuss your concerns and desires of improving your dental health. Each tooth will be examined for decay or defective restorations. We will then discuss and outline a plan with you for any recommended treatment.