When you arrive at our office on West River Road, you'll be greeted by name. We've already pulled up your paperwork (assuming you registered online) and confirmed your insurance, so the front desk part is short. Bring a list of any medications you take and your insurance card if you have one.
The first appointment usually takes about an hour. We'll do a complete exam — checking every tooth, your gums, your bite, and the soft tissues of your mouth — along with any x-rays we need to see what's happening below the surface. If you're due for a cleaning, that often happens the same day.
Once we've finished, Dr. Azevedo or Dr. Lee will sit down with you and walk through what we found, in plain language. If anything needs attention, we'll explain why, what your options are, and what it costs. You don't have to decide anything that day — go home and think about it.
Why it matters
- ✓Calm, unhurried first visit — about an hour total
- ✓Comprehensive exam plus needed x-rays in one appointment
- ✓Plain-English explanation of what we found
- ✓No pressure to commit to treatment on the spot