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What to Expect on Your First Visit

We're excited to welcome you to your new dental home. At Ateeth Dental Care, our first step together on your oral health care journey is all about getting to know each other. We believe in understanding each client as an individual, not just as a dental patient. We want to learn about your oral health aspirations, needs, lifestyle, behaviors, comforts, and fears. Likewise, we want you to understand our treatment philosophy, strengths, limitations, and our ability to work together as a team towards your health care goal.

Initial Consultation

During your first visit, we'll discuss your complete medical and dental history, along with any specific dental problems or concerns you may have. Our team will take full-mouth x-rays, intra-oral and extra-oral photographs, and intra-oral scans to identify any dental issues and establish a baseline for future visits. We will also perform a head and neck exam, evaluating your TMJ, salivary glands, and lymph nodes, along with an oral cancer screening to detect any potential abnormalities.

Oral Health Evaluation

We will then assess the health of your teeth, existing dental work, and gums to ensure they are free of damage and disease. This visit is an opportunity for us to inform and educate you about oral health issues, their causes and effects on your general health, and suggest ways to improve home care and preventive measures to keep your oral health optimal and your smile bright.

Personalized Treatment Plan

Based on the diagnostic data collected, we will create a personalized treatment plan that addresses:

  • Urgent/acute needs
  • Infection control and preventive measures
  • Restorative and/or replacement treatments
  • Maintenance and preventive phases

Dental Cleaning

You will likely receive a dental cleaning during this visit, provided your gums are healthy.

If you require complex or multi-phased care, we will schedule a follow-up consultation to discuss your treatment plan in detail. This will help us phase the treatments to suit your individual needs, lifestyle, and budget.

We look forward to being part of your healthcare team and working with you to maintain long-term oral health.

We're happy to accept new patients. We're always excited to provide our clients with cutting-edge dental care. We look forward to meeting you!

We're happy to offer evening hours and select Saturday appointments for our existing clients by appointment. Please contact our office.

Absolutely. We are located in an ADA compliant building and our office is designed to be ADA compliant. Please let us know ahead of time if there are any special arrangements you or a loved one require. We're happy to accommodate you in any way we can.

You're welcome to call our office at 571-446-4060 to schedule your appointment or request one online, and we'll contact you to confirm your selection.

We request that you contact our office 48 hours prior to your appointment. All late cancellations and no-shows will incur a $95 cancellation fee.

You'll need to bring in the following:

  • Your completed new patient forms (download here)
  • A photo ID
  • Your Dental insurance card
  • Any dental x-rays taken in the past six months
  • A list of current medications and medical conditions
  • The phone number of your primary care physician.

We're privileged to be part of your health care journey and excited for you. We will never judge you. Instead, we'll address any oral health problems you have , explain your treatment options, and create a plan of action to address your unique needs.

According to the American Dental Association, you should schedule dental visits at intervals determined by your dentist. In general, patients require twice-yearly exams and cleanings. However, some patients with gum disease or those at a higher risk of developing dental problems will require more frequent appointments. Our team will evaluate your unique needs and recommend the ideal frequency of visits to maintain your health and smile.

It is extremely important to care for your oral health, especially during your pregnancy. Before scheduling your first appointment, we ask that you obtain a release from your doctor, clearing you to receive dental care.

Even if you don't have any symptoms of dental problems, your routine dental exams and cleanings are critical for maintaining optimal oral health. They help detect problems in their earliest stages before they produce symptoms and lower the risk of new tooth decay or gum disease. Maintaining proper oral hygiene care at home and keeping up with your routine dental visits are the best ways to promote oral health for life.

Most individuals require twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings. However, it's important to schedule an appointment between routine visits if you have signs or symptoms of dental problems. These include tooth pain or sensitivity, red or bleeding gums, damaged dental work, persistent bad breath, a dry mouth, facial pain or swelling, a sore that won't heal, or any other concerns. Our team will evaluate your condition and recommend the best course of treatment.

If you have a dental emergency, we'll do everything we can to provide a same-day appointment. Please call our emergency number for guidance if you need urgent dental care outside our office hours.

A dental emergency is a situation requiring urgent care to relieve severe pain, treat an infection, save a tooth, or control bleeding. Our highly trained and experienced team is fully equipped and prepared to deal with different dental emergencies.
We invite you to call us right away if you feel you require urgent dental care. However, if you or a loved one experience a life-threatening emergency such as uncontrolled bleeding or a fractured jaw, call 911 or head to your nearest emergency room.

We understand that many of our patients are fearful of the dentist. We take pride in our ability to make most people comfortable during dental treatment and provide a new dental experience. Our gentle chair side manners and techniques, personalized care , alternative anxiety management options including use of nitrous oxide will help ensure you are anxiety-free during treatment. For those requiring IV Sedation, we will work with an anesthesiologist to provide dental treatment in the office. Please call the office and talk to our team to know more about the options available

We recommend brushing your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice daily. You should also floss thoroughly at least once a day. Maintaining proper oral hygiene practices will lower your risk of tooth decay and gum disease.