General dental visits bring your health history and an examination together. They create a starting point for discussing concerns, preventive care and any treatment that may be needed.
You do not need to arrive with a treatment plan. Describe what has changed, what feels different and what you hope to understand.
Bring these questions.
Changes in your mouth since your last visit
Your current home-care routine
Which concerns to address first
We welcome patients of all ages. Treatment recommendations depend on each patient's individual needs and a clinical evaluation.
Your next step
From a question to a plan.
01
Share what matters
Describe the concern you want to address and what you hope to understand. You can begin without choosing a procedure.
02
Understand the findings
Ask what the evaluation shows, which options apply and why a particular approach is being considered.
03
Confirm the next step
Discuss the proposed sequence, fees, preparation and follow-up before arranging treatment.
General education informed by the American Dental Association’s dental visit questions resource. Dental visit questions.
A little more clarity
More about general dentistry.
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