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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.