If you are like most people, you feel a bit intimidated at the idea of changing dentists or scheduling an appointment after a long period without dental care. Our team at Dental Arts Group in Philadelphia, PA is here to reassure you with helpful information, so you know what to expect when you arrive. We understand that this first dental visit sets the stage for a long-term relationship helping you enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles. We work hard to make it, and every appointment that follows, extra pleasant.
Your First Dental Visit Is Low-Stress
It begins with a call to schedule an appointment, where you receive a warm greeting. Be sure to ask about late days and Saturday hours to fit your busy schedule. You may also take advantage of the convenience of our online scheduling app.
Would you like to avoid the pressure of remembering vital health information and scribbling furiously on a clipboard in the reception area? Download our new patient registration packet. You can print and complete the forms in the privacy of home, with your medical records and medications handy.
Bring the completed documents and your insurance card or information (if you have coverage that applies to dental care) along to your first visit. The time you save is put to good use, meeting our team and getting familiarized with the office layout. One of our friendly dental assistants walks you to the treatment room and makes sure you are settled comfortably in the chair.
In most cases, we start with bitewing x-rays using comfortable digital technology with minimal radiation exposure. The hygienist gently cleans your teeth, charting any potential problems so your doctor can take a closer look.
If you have not seen a dentist for a long time, don’t worry. We won’t give you a lecture, but will provide a comprehensive examination including a painless oral cancer screening. Following this thorough evaluation of teeth, gum, and facial bone, you and the doctor have a relaxed conversation. He listens carefully to understand your lifestyle and dental treatment goals, and he answers your questions. Using findings from the exam as a baseline, together you and your doctor determine a treatment plan to address existing problems and help you maintain a healthy mouth.
This is also a terrific time to discuss cosmetic enhancements to bring additional dazzle to your smile. With low- and zero-interest financing plans, “smile style” can fit affordably into most budgets.
Continuum Of Care
When you become a patient of Dental Arts Group, you are much more than a name on a digital file. You can count on being treated with courtesy and genuine compassion from your first call through regular checkups and complex procedures. Our goal is to help you have the emotional and wellness benefits of a healthy smile throughout your lifetime. Contact our team to get started. We welcome new patients of all ages.
