Your
Dental Experience
We can assure you that your first visit will be
an unique experience. You’ll see that we’re redefining
the dental experience, as you now know it. To ease
anxieties of patients, we have created a soothing
and peaceful atmosphere. The reception area is accented
with comfortable furnishings, wide arrangement of
magazines, selection of fresh fruit, and cookies
that are baked daily. In the treatment areas, a
complete spectrum of relaxing comforts are offered:
warm, cozy blankets, fresh flowers, private headphones
to listen to your personal Sony Network Walkman
with musical options you prefer. To make your visit
as pleasant as possible, we also offer nitrous oxide
sedation. We want to make sure that you are comfortable
at all times.
We Welcome You as a New
Patient
Your first visit to our office is a very important
one. It gives both of us an opportunity to get
to know each other. We will send you a get acquainted
letter with our “Welcome to our practice package”.
Included in this package are: Practice philosophy
letter, Medical and Dental History Forms, Patient
Registration Form, a copy of our current newsletter,
and our Office Map. These forms can be filled
out in the comfort of your home, where you have
the time needed and where you have access to the
necessary information . Once the forms are completed,
send the forms back to us in the enclosed self-addressed
stamped envelope. Returning these prior to your
visit allows us to review your information prior
to your appointment and when you come for your
appointment we will be able to seat you more quickly.
Your First Visit
You will meet with Dr. Seguin, where both of you
will discuss your medical and dental history,
your goals and expectations for your dental health.
Time is allotted to allow coverage of all of your
questions and concerns.
The following work-up will then be completed:
- An Intra-oral camera tour of your mouth: This
will give a first hand view of the condition
of your gums, teeth, and existing dental restorations.
We will also take pictures of your smile so
these images can be used for future evaluation,
analysis, and comparison.
- Full mouth radiographic survey (FMX): If your
prior dental experiences have not included a
FMX, then we would recommend it to be taken.
- Oral Cancer Exam: Head and neck exam to rule
out any potential pathology.
- TMJ and Masticatory muscle palpation exam.
- Occlusion/Bite Classification and analysis.
- Gum Disease Evaluation: Measurements of periodontal
pocketing and recession. Evaluation of gingival
tissue tone, texture, and color.
- Hard tissue exam: Examination, charting and
analysis of existing fillings and any new areas
of cavities.
Other diagnostic tools that may be included:
- DIAGNOdent: This Laser Fluorescence Cavity
Detection System helps detect cavities at the
earliest possible stage. This unique instrument
glides over tooth surfaces constantly checking
the health of the tooth. Measurements from the
DIAGnodent, together with conventional diagnostic
tools and professional judgment will help determine
whether to monitor suspect areas over time,
to treat them with preventative therapy, or
to restore them with minimally invasive techniques.
- Study models: This is truly the only way for
a thorough diagnosis your teeth and bite to
determine the best outcome of your individual
case.
Dr. Seguin will take all the above information
and incorporate it into a comprehensive treatment
plan. She will meet with you and review all the
above findings and discuss the ideal treatment
plan and any alternative treatment plans. Any
of your concerns and questions will be addressed.
Sometimes a second consultation is indicated because
of the comprehensiveness of the treatment plan.
You will never be rushed into accepting any treatment.
|
