Your first visit
Your first appointment is a consultation. Nothing happens without your agreement, and you'll leave with a plan and an estimate.
Before you come
- Fill out your forms ahead of time so you're not doing paperwork in the waiting room. You can also set up your patient portal to see appointments and send us forms
- Bring a list of your medications, including vitamins and supplements
- Bring your dental insurance card
- If your dentist referred you, bring the referral slip and any recent X-rays, or ask them to send them to us
Tell us before surgery if you have
Artificial heart valves or joints, a heart condition that needs antibiotics before dental work, diabetes, high blood pressure, or take blood thinners. We may coordinate with your doctor.
At the visit
- Health historyWe review your medical and dental history.
- ExamWe check your gums, measure around each tooth, check your bite and screen for oral cancer.
- X-rays or 3D scanOnly if we need them and don't already have recent ones from your dentist.
- Your planWe explain what we found, your options, and the cost after insurance.
Questions we hear often
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No. You can call us directly. If your dentist did refer you, they will usually send your X-rays and notes to us.
How long is the first appointment?
Plan on about an hour.
Can my child be seen?
Yes. Patients under 18 need a parent or guardian with them at the consultation.