First Visit

Your initial appointment usually will consist of an examination and review of your treatment options. A complex medical history or treatment plan may require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day.

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:

• Any x-rays taken by a previous dentist, if applicable.
• A list of medications you are presently taking.
• If you have dental insurance, bring the necessary completed forms. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.

IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to treatment (i.e., diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are currently taking any medication (i.e., heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.).  Asthmatic patients are asked to bring their inhalers to their appointment.

X-Rays

During your first appointment in our office, Dr. Catherine and a dental hygienist will review your health history and most recent set of x-rays to determine the proper cleaning appointment, treatment and amount of time needed for these appointments.  If you have not had x-rays in the past year, x-rays will be taken at this first appointment.

If your previous dentist or physician has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office.  If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office.  If additional x-rays are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.