Your first visit
What to expect the first time you come: what to bring, how the appointment goes, and what happens afterwards.
Before you come
Nothing complicated, but a little preparation saves time on the day.
- Plan to arrive a few minutes early: there is a form to fill in the first time.
- Bring the list of your medications, with the doses.
- If another clinic has recent X-rays of yours, mention it when you book: they can often be transferred.
- Write down whatever is worrying you, even if it seems minor. It is easier to raise when it is written down.
- Mention any particular health condition, any allergy, and any current pregnancy.
On the day
The appointment starts with your history: your general health, your medications, what brings you in. These questions are not paperwork — the answers can change how a treatment is approached.
Then comes the examination of the teeth, the gums and the tissues of the mouth. Depending on what it shows, the professional may suggest X-rays, which reveal what a visual exam cannot: between the teeth, for instance, or below the gumline.
You are told what was observed and what the options are, along with what each one involves. Nothing goes ahead until you have understood and agreed.
After the visit
If treatment is needed, the next steps are planned with you: what is a priority, what can wait, and how many appointments it takes.
If everything is fine, we simply agree on the next exam. The interval depends on your situation and your history, not on a single rule that fits everyone.
Talking about cost is normal
If treatment is suggested, ask for a breakdown of the fees before deciding. It is a common question and this is the right moment to ask it: a treatment plan is something you discuss, not something imposed on you.