Dental Examinations

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 Dental examinations evaluate the health of your entire mouth, including supporting structures.  Examinations check the health of each tooth for signs of decay, wear, or breakdown and allow us to make sure existing dental work including fillings, crowns, implants, are secure and intact.  

X-rays allow us to check the mouth for health issues which we can’t see with our eyes.  Our dental exam will also assess your bite for proper alignment and gums for any signs of tenderness, bleeding, or disease.  

After being welcomed to our office by our wonderful team members, we will have new patient forms for you to complete.  These forms are available on our site underneath the Patient Info section if you would prefer to help expedite your first visit by completing them at home and bringing them with you.

Your first visit to our office will include a comprehensive examination by the doctor, any necessary x-rays, and a periodontal (gum) screening.  If your first visit is for an emergency, a limited exam and necessary x-rays focusing solely on the emergent issue will be performed.

A dental cleaning will not be scheduled until a periodontal screening is performed and the doctor reviews the findings to make sure the proper diagnosis is made and treatment recommended for your individual needs.  Your teeth may be cleaned at this initial visit, depending on the condition of your gum health. 

Checklist Prior to Your Visit

-If you have been seen recently in another dental office, please contact your previous office to have your dental records transferred to our office.  Our “Release of Records” can be found under the Patient Info tab. Feel free to print and fill out this form to streamline the process. 

-If you have been required to take antibiotics for a medical condition prior to dental treatment in the past, please contact us before your appointment. 

-Please bring a list of prescription and over-the-counter medications you are taking.

-A parent or guardian MUST ATTEND the initial visit for patients under the age of 18.

-Remember to bring your dental insurance card and review your dental insurance benefits prior to your appointment.