16 / 06 / 2021
What to expect when attending an appointment with your dentist in Teddington
New patients
When you first decide to join our practice, whether in your younger years or more mature, we will offer you a friendly, welcoming approach from the outset. Whilst we may not have met before we hopefully have a long journey together going forward and therefore understanding each other and working as a team is absolutely vital.
Your first appointment with our dentist in Teddington will be a little longer than most of your basic follow up appointments. This is due to the fact that we need to gain an understanding of any previous work you may have had, address any concerns you may harbour and discuss your aims in terms of your overall oral hygiene and dental care going forward. Whilst this may sound like a lot of talking, rest assured a thorough examination of your teeth, mouth and gums will be carried out including any previous dental work you may have had. In some cases it may be necessary to take a series of photographs and X-rays of your mouth, so as to study any potential decay or bone degeneration that may be occurring.
All of these steps taken from the initial appointment will set you up for success with our dentist in Teddington.
Advice on your oral hygiene process
Whilst regular appointments with your dentist in Teddington are necessary, in order to ensure that your oral health is on top form, you will need to take advice from your dental team and apply it into your daily oral hygiene routine. Using the expert knowledge provided and applying it to your home dental regime each day will assist you in taking care of your overall dental health.
Following a specific treatment plan
Throughout your initial consultation or in later appointments your dental team will be checking for early signs of dental problems. Whilst this appears to be a negative approach, by taking these steps early on it enables our patients to follow preventive care, rather than waiting until it is too late and needing extensive treatments or procedures. Using the preventive method not only encourages excellent oral hygiene, but also enables any treatment plans that may be needed to be far less complex on the whole.
Whenever a treatment or procedure may be required, whether for tooth realignment, tooth restoration or something more extensive, our dentist will ensure that all the relevant options are presented to you. Each possibility will be discussed and whilst our dental team can advise you on the different courses you could take, it is all down to you and your choice, so please ask as many questions as you need on each topic. Ensuring you are comfortable with any options you decide on is our top priority.
All dental procedures and treatments have potential risks including side effects. For this reason we always encourage all of our patients to seek further information and advice from our dental team. This extra measure ensures that you are fully informed from the start about any procedure you may be thinking of undergoing.
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