Great Hills Dental Studio
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
At Great Hills Dental Studio, we’re always happy to invite new faces and smiles to our practice! Whether you’re new to the area, or you’re looking to settle into a dental home that can meet the needs of each member of your family, we’d be happy to welcome you and show you a side of dentistry that’s friendly and comforting. How do we do it? It starts with sharing all the information you need for a smooth first visit right here on our website.
Your first visit will consist of a new patient comprehensive examination, an initial diagnostic basic cleaning, and a full set of x-rays (if you do not have current x-rays from another provider). A full set of x-rays is generally taken once a year. They allow us to see what is hidden below the gum line. Many problems can be identified on x-rays before they have had a chance to start hurting or cause any noticeable symptoms. We can also see your jaw, sinuses, and the general condition of your bone.
At our office, we will never take unnecessary x-rays, but in order to do the thorough job that you deserve, we must have a current set of x-rays. You can request copies of your x-rays from your previous provider and bring them with you or have them emailed directly to us. If we do not have your x-rays in time for your appointment, we will need to take new ones in order to perform a complete exam.
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Your initial new patient appointment will take approximately one hour of your time.
The initial diagnostic basic cleaning includes a periodontal examination by our doctor. This is because the incidence of gum and bone disease has increased in the past several years, and we must provide the appropriate care accordingly. Cleanings range from a basic cleaning, which is what most people are referring to when they say "cleaning," to Therapeutic Periodontal (gum and bone) Therapy which is a method used to treat and manage Periodontal Disease.