Your First Visit
A first-time patient smiles during their initial dental appointment
WE KNOW THAT finding a new dentist can sometimes feel like a chore. You have a new location, a new clinic, and new people to get used to. We take the guesswork out of dentist-hunting. Want to know what your first visit with us will look like? Keep reading!
What To Expect At Your First Dental Visit
A spa-like, dental getaway for your teeth. We are dedicated to providing you with a comfortable and enjoyable experience! At Waterview Dental, we are ALWAYS excited to get to know our new patients and address any questions or concerns they may have. The empowerment that comes with keeping patients informed about their oral health is what makes our work satisfying. Not only does it help you take better care of your teeth, but it can make our job easier, too.
It's Normal To Have Questions!
As a new patient, it is completely normal to have questions or concerns about what to expect during your first dental appointment. We pride ourselves on having a team that you can talk to. Want to know about time? Pricing? Procedures? We can help with that. Feeling uneasy or anxious prior to your visit? Let us and we'll do our best to make sure you feel at ease at all points of your visit. The more you communicate, the more we can help.
We Recommend A Comprehensive Oral Examination For Our New Patients
For all our new patients we recommend scheduling a 60-minute dental appointment with one of our dentists for a thorough initial examination. During this comprehensive oral examination, your dentist will assess your gums for periodontal disease and/or gum recession, chart each tooth to document prior dental work and screen for oral cancer, too. The whole shebang! The dentist will also take photographs of your teeth and x-rays to assess bone loss, cavities, abscesses and/or cysts unseen to the naked eye. Finally, if your dentist has made any diagnoses, they will create a treatment plan with you with all your options before explaining their relative pros and cons.
What About A Dental Cleaning?
Hygiene appointments are performed by our superstar hygienists and are typically booked as your second visit. Or, they are booked as a 1-hour add-on to your comprehensive oral exam. Has it been a while since you last flossed? Dreading the cleaning? Fear not. Think about it this way...When you vacuum the floor, you'll make sure to lift and move the rug to get all the dust underneath. It's the same with your teeth. The hygienist works to remove plaque and tartar (like the dust), with some hiding just out of sight under your gum line (like the rug). Their goal is to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy so you can keep them in the long run! We're aware cleanings can seem a little hard sometimes, but we always try our best to be gentle and cater to each person's needs. We encourage you to let your hygienist know if you have any preferences or concerns before or during your cleaning. This is the best way to help them cater to you! During your hygiene appointment, our hygienists will carefully and gently remove plaque, tartar and staining on your teeth. Additionally, your hygienist will advise you on hygiene habits to adopt and ways to improve your oral health before your next dental visit. Feel free to ask your hygienist for any additional tips and tricks!
What's That? More Great Reasons?
As if it couldn't get any better, we've got even more reasons why your first dental visit with us could lead to your second, your third, and beyond!
An Amazing Team: We love recruiting people with the same qualities as us - Compassionate, dedicated, and kind
The Ideal Location: Located a step off the TTC in downtown Toronto, we can't make it any easier!
Direct Billing: We can direct bill to your dental insurance on the spot - Stress? What stress!?
Senior Discount: Our lovely senior patients over the age of 65 are eligible for a discount
Flexible Schedule: Workable hours to fit your schedule. We perform dental magic from 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays, and 8 am to 2 pm on Saturdays
Text Option: Don't like calling or don't have time to? No problem! You can contact us by text or email, too!
Reliable Reminders: Sometimes things just slip the mind - that's human! Our reminder system reminds you of your dental appointment up to 2 weeks in advance, and again the day before.
Curious For More?
For even more information on what your first dental visit might entail, we recommend you read our FAQs by clicking here. If you're a VERY dedicated student, you can also see the Canadian Dental Association's FAQs. The CDA talks about dental care, x-rays, treatment recommendation, and record transfer. Click here to read! At Waterview Dental, we endeavour to give you plenty of reasons to smile! Please do not hesitate to contact our office. Our team is here to answer any question you may have to help you feel at ease as we embark with you on your dental journey!
We look forward to meeting you soon!-The Team at Waterview Dental.
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The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.