Your First Visit
We want to get to know you. Understanding you as an individual allows us to best serve you and help you to achieve your optimal dental health. For this reason, your first appointment will consist of a review of your medical and past dental histories. You will then meet with Dr. Fischer to review these along with your concerns and aspirations for your dental health. He will make recommendations to you for the appropriate diagnostic information to be taken today. These may include dental x-rays, models or photographs of your teeth. This appointment lasts about 60 minutes.
What is the second appointment like?
During this appointment we will guide you through your previous records to discuss your own current dental health. We strongly believe giving you a clear picture of your dental health can aid you in making informed decisions concerning your future care. Before this second appointment, Dr. Fischer will have the opportunity to study these records and become more familiar with your dental history. He and his team will conduct a comprehensive dental examination which will explore 4 main areas:
- Dental-Facial:
- What does my smile look like?
- What aspects of it could be improved?
- Functional:
- How do my teeth, muscles and joints work together
- Structural:
- a. How healthy is the structure of my teeth, muscles, jaw joints, gum tissue and bone tissue?
- Biologic:
- Are there any signs of periodontal disease or dental decay present? Our experience shows that if we can keep these four areas healthy, we can help you keep your teeth healthy and your smile brilliant for a lifetime. This appointment usually lasts about 90 minutes.
When do I get my teeth cleaned?
At your third appointment, you will be scheduled with one of our hygienists. From your previous appointment, you and Dr. Fischer will have established the type of cleaning that is best tailored for your dental needs. Our hygienists will assist you with particular techniques and strategies for preventing future dental disease or breakdown.
At the end of this appointment, you will have the opportunity to review the findings of your dental examination and have a specific plan designed for your dental health future. You will be given an estimate of your investment in your time and our fee. For dental exams you should plan on being with us for a little more than an hour.
Why should I invest this time?
We truly feel this examination process is the most important care we offer. All too often dentistry is seen as an avenue to fix what is broken. This usually occurs at a most inopportune time. We want to help you have predictable dental care, preventing emergencies that all too often result in discomfort and unexpected costs. If you need treatment, we can plan customized appointments that can be directed to your time and financial specifications. Finally, in an all too impersonal world, establishing a trusting relationship with you enables us to provide the finest quality of care and achieve for you the most optimal level of dental health, function and appearance. Thank you for giving us that opportunity.