 We
try to make your first visit to our office a comprehensive
evaluation of all aspects of your bite. Besides the
usual personal information, medical and dental history, we
will take other diagnostic information. Usually, we
take a panoramic x-ray to evaluate the health, position and
eruption of your teeth. Intra and extra-oral photos
are taken with a digital camera of your face and mouth.
These are extremely helpful in discussing what is going on
in your mouth and what may need to be done. Also, we
perform a detailed visual exam of your teeth and bite.
 Once
this information is obtained, we have a review of your diagnostic
information where we discuss need for treatment, timing
of treatment and an estimate of approximate fees for treatment.
We will also recommend the next steps necessary to proceed
with treatment or if additional time is needed for growth
or tooth eruption until your recall evaluation.
The time
reserved for you at this first visit is 45 minutes.
Frequently, we can proceed with obtaining the balance of the
diagnostic information immediately after your initial visit.
Many patients appreciate this efficiency in saving them from
returning to our office for an additional appointment. At a later
visit, all diagnostic information will be reviewed as well
as any final treatment details. |
