What to expect During Your First Visit
Your initial visit will typically consist of a medical history review and thorough dental examination. During the exam, we will determine the health of your teeth, oral tissues, gums and bone, airway, and your jaw. Any appropriate 2D or 3D xrays, a digital scan, or intraoral pictures will be taken at this time. We will also perform an oral cancer screening. At this appointment we will recommend any necessary treatment as well as the type of hygiene visit that is right for you. Often times, we will complete your cleaning at this appointment and recommend regular future cleanings and exams every 6 months. If certain conditions in the gum and bone are present, we may recommend a separate appointment for your cleaning and more frequent recall visits. If any risk factors for underlying airway disease is observed, another appointment will be scheduled for further assessment. As always, we value your time and will always try to keep your dental visits within the allotted appointment.
What TO Bring
Please assist us in maximizing your appointment time by providing the following information available (if applicable) at the time of your initial visit:
Any dental x-rays that were most recently taken. You can request that your previous dentist email them to: watergatedental@gmail.com
New Patient forms either printed and filled out, or submitted online
Your dental and medical insurance information, and a copy of your insurance cards
A list of medications you are currently taking and current medical history
