What Will Happen On My First Visit?
Please bring any documentation you have regarding:
- Insurance
- Referral from dentist/doctor
- X-rays
- Medical records/list of medications
Note: Please take Antibiotic Premedication PRIOR to your first appointment if you have any of the following:
- Congenital heart defect
- Artificial joints
- Artificial heart valves
- or have been instructed by your physician
Let us know if you need a new prescription for the antibiotic premedication.
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During your first visit, Dr. Fletcher will review your complete medical history and dental history. This is critical because of the numerous links between systemic health conditions and oral health. He will then examine the following:
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Bite: How your teeth contact and function together and note any missing teeth.
- Probing Depth Measurement: Each measurement tells the level of tissue attachment to that particular tooth.
- Mobility: Does the tooth move more than ideal?
- Tissue Recession Measurement: Is there root exposure? Has there been loss of keratinized, attached tissue?
- Radiographic Examination: shows the health of the bone, root and other structures under the tissue.
Dr. Fletcher will then explain the findings and discuss the treatment options. At the end of the appointment, you will receive a folder which includes information specific to your condition, a printed treatment plan, along with any insurance and financial information.
Dr. Fletcher will then send a copy of all the collected data and the recommended treatment plan to your dentist. In many cases, treatment will not be provided until your general dentist has reviewed the information and provided his/her opinion and additional recommendations. Medical consultation with your physician is frequently needed prior to any surgery. It is critical that everyone on your medical/dental team be involved in the formation of your personalized treatment plan.