New Patient

First Dental Visit

Everything you need for a smooth first visit, what to bring, what to expect, and how
we’ll make you feel at home.

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What to expect

NEW PATIENT

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  • Our front desk team will greet you, confirm your forms, and answer any questions. If you have insurance, we’ll review your benefits before you see the dentist.

  • Your dentist will review your health history, examine your teeth, gums, bite, and jaw, and take any necessary digital X-rays for a complete picture of your oral health.

  • Most first visits include a gentle professional cleaning. If additional treatment, like deep cleaning, is needed, we’ll explain your options and schedule a follow-up.

  • We’ll discuss our findings, answer your questions, and outline a plan tailored to your needs, goals, and budget, so you leave knowing your next steps.

Skip the Wait

Fill Out Your Forms Early

Want to avoid arriving early for your first visit? Completing your patient forms ahead of time saves you time at check-in and gives you peace of mind knowing your insurance coverage and payment options are confirmed. The forms are provided to you before your appointment so you can walk in confident and ready for care.

New Patient Forms

FAQ’S

  • Please bring a photo ID, your insurance card (if you have one), and a list of any medications you take. If you’ve had recent dental X-rays, bring those along too.

  • We recommend arriving 15-30 minutes early to allow time for check-in, completing any necessary forms (if you haven’t done so already), and settling in.

  • Our friendly front desk team’ll welcome you, complete any needed forms, and have a thorough exam with one of our dentists. We’ll review your dental and medical history, take any necessary X-rays, and discuss your goals before creating a personalized treatment plan.

  • Yes, understanding your full health picture helps us provide the safest, most effective care for you.

  • After your exam, we’ll go over any findings with you, explain your options, and work with you to choose the plan that best fits your needs, goals, and budget.

  • Most first appointments take about 45–60 minutes, depending on whether you’re getting a cleaning the same day.

  • Absolutely. Our team will check your benefits, explain what’s covered, and give you an estimate before we begin any treatment.

  • We’ll review all your options, including payment plans, so you can still get the care you need without surprises.

  • Most patients benefit from a check-up and cleaning every six months, but we’ll recommend a schedule that’s right for you.

  • Let us know! We have experience working with anxious patients and can take extra steps to make your visit more comfortable.

  • If we discover an urgent issue during your exam, we’ll do our best to treat it the same day whenever possible.