Your First Visit To Birch Avenue Dental

Your first visit to Birch Avenue Dental is the most important one.  It gives both of us an opportunity to get to know each other.  Establishing a good relationship is vital to achieving our common goals. 
 

For some patients, the first visit is an emergency or a specific urgent concern.  Of course, we will attend to the emergency situation first and make you comfortable.
 

If there is not an emergency concern, the first visit typically involves a comprehensive exam and diagnosis.  This appointment takes approximately one and a half hours.  This time is necessary to accomplish several goals.  After discussing and understanding your concerns as a patient, we will review your medical and dental histories.  Necessary x-rays, and in some cases models and photographs, will be made.  Dr. McClung will then do a thorough evaluation of your oral health.  This will include an examination of all of the "soft tissues" including an oral cancer screening and evaluation of the supporting gums.  Each tooth will be examined for decay or defective restorations. 

Please note that for our adult patients, a “cleaning” is not typically done during our first visit. Experience has shown us that each patient’s needs are different. We cannot anticipate what type of cleaning a patient will need, or how much time will be required. In order to provide the best possible care, the appropriate amount of time will be reserved for preventive care.

If necessary or desired treatment is uncomplicated, your treatment options may be discussed at this visit.  If your case is a reconstructive or cosmetic case, you may need to have models, bite records, and a complete series of digital photographs done at a separate appointment.  If your condition requires complex planning, a separate consultation, or "review of findings," may be needed.
 

To set up an appointment
                 please call  541.942.2471