What to Expect

Your Initial Appointment

Our objective is to make sure your visits with us will be pleasant and informative. Your initial appointment will consist of a thorough dental examination and a discussion of potential treatment options.  If needed, digital X-rays or other diagnostic images will be taken.

Pre-medication

Patients with certain medical conditions (e.g., valvular heart conditions and artificial joints) may be asked to pre-medicate with antibiotics prior to certain dental treatments. We do this with your safety in mind. Please inform us at your initial appointment if you have a condition that might require pre-medication or other special care.

Digital X-rays vs. Film

We use digital imaging with your health and safety in mind.  Digital images:

• Avoid environmental pollutants encountered with file processing
• Require less radiation
• Require much less time to process
• Allow for instantly communicating images without distortion

Patient Safety

We adhere to the highest professional standards of cleanliness, sterilization, and radiation control. Our staff regularly attend safety seminars and are quite knowledgeable on the latest techniques.

Sterilization

We know that preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as AIDS, herpes, hepatitis and even the cold virus is critical. We use extensive sterilization procedures, going well beyond the guidelines recommended by the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control.

We use barrier techniques such as disposable masks and gloves and replace them with every new patient. Each piece of fixed operatory equipment is wiped-down with antibacterial solution prior to every clinical procedure. Sterile water delivery systems are utilized. We use autoclave sterilization for all instruments prior to dental examination and treatment. You can be assured that our staff have been specifically trained on sterilization procedures and their importance.

Questions

Please contact us if you have questions regarding your upcoming appointment at our office.