What to Expect

What to expect at your first appointment:

Provide dental insurance information prior to your appointment so we can verify benefits before your appointment.
Please arrive with your new patient paperwork completed or arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete in office.
Your first appointment will be approximately 90 minutes.
We will take our own set of records that include x-rays, photos, periodontal charting (gum disease screening) and chart all existing restorative work (crowns, fillings, etc.)
If time allows and in absence of periodontal disease (gum disease), we will complete your hygiene “cleaning” portion of the appointment.
Dr. Todd or Dr. Kendra will complete a full/comprehensive exam and determine a treatment plan, if needed.
Review dental benefits of treatment diagnosed and discuss financial payment options.
Schedule appropriate future appointments that are needed for your dental needs.

What to expect at the first appointment for a child or adolescent patient:

Children and adolescents will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian or a caregiver with written parent permission.
Please provide dental insurance information prior to the appointment so we can verify benefits before the first appointment.
Please arrive with new patient paperwork completed or arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete in office.
The first appointment will be approximately 1 hour.
We will take our own set of records which includes any indicated x-rays for your child’s age, photos and charting of any existing work that has been completed.
The hygiene portion of your child’s appointment will include prophylaxis (“cleaning”) and oral hygiene instruction.
Dr. Todd or Dr. Kendra will complete a full/comprehensive exam and determine if any dental treatment is necessary.
A review of the dental benefit will be completed for any recommended treatment, along with financial payment options with the parent or guardian.
Any future appointments that may be needed will be scheduled at this time.