Your First Visit
Your new patient visit will take about an hour and a half. When you arrive, a member of our front-office team will review your completed paperwork and ask you about the reasons for your visit. If you do not bring your registration forms with you, we’ll provide copies for you to complete in the office. Then a dental assistant will escort you to the clinical side of the office and take a full set of X-rays.
If you don’t have gum disease, the hygienist will clean your teeth prior to your exam. For patients who haven’t seen a dentist in a while, we’ll clean your teeth following your visit with the dentist. A cleaning includes full periodontal charting which we use to track periodontal health over time.
You’ll also meet your dentist for a comprehensive exam, which will include a tooth-by-tooth cavity check, an assessment of the integrity of existing dental work, an evaluation of how well your top and bottom teeth fit together, and an inspection of your gums for signs of periodontal disease. The dentist will want to know your goals for your smile and any problems you want addressed. We’ll take pictures inside your mouth with an intraoral camera. These images help with efficient diagnostics and will allow you to see exactly what the dentist sees. Your dentist will explain his findings and discuss your treatment options to determine the best way to proceed.
Call Allen Dental Center today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Jeff Williams, Dr. Steve Williams or Dr. Brad Wyatt. Residents of Plano, McKinney, Fairview, Lucas, Wylie and surrounding areas rely on our Allen dental office for contemporary, family-friendly dental care.