Unless there is a dental emergency that requires us to focus on treating a specific problem for you, your first appointment will typically be with one of our friendly and skilled dental hygienists. We kindly ask that you bring all paperwork filled out ahead of time so we can keep your wait to a minimum.
These are the documents you will need for each patient:
- Medical Health History (age 12 and older)
- Child Medical Health History (age 11 and younger)
- Patient Information Form
- HIPAA Acknowledgement Form
- Payment Policy Form
If you have dental insurance, please bring all insurance information including your dental card, contract number, name & address of the employer and name & address of the dental insurance company so there is no delay in filing your claim for you. Most dental insurance policies have deductibles and co-payments which you will pay at the time of service.
Once you are seated to see the hygienist, she will begin to establish official dental records for your file which will include appropriate radiographs (x-rays films) for your age and dental needs. If you are coming from another dental office and already have current radiographs (within the past year), please have copies forwarded to our office prior to your visit, or bring them with you the day of you appointment. If they are of acceptable diagnostic quality, we may be able to use them instead of having to repeat taking those records.
The hygienist will then evaluate your periodontal (gum and bone) health and perform a dental prophylaxis (teeth cleaning). She may also offer instruction on how you may be able to better maintain your teeth and gums at home between visits. The complete appointment is approximately seventy minutes. Once your teeth are nice and clean, you will meet the dentist and his assistant at your next visit to complete your dental evaluation.
First Visit
