FIRST VISIT Q&A
What can I expect at my first visit?
The first visit takes about an hour and a half. We perform a very
thorough exam. Your entire oral health is important to us, so
no aspect of your mouth and it's function is left out. This initial
visit includes:
- Paperwork that unfortunately
takes time to fill out. We want to be as efficient as possible,
so we have made this paperwork available for you to download
from our website. Bring this with you or fax it to 491-8318.
- X-rays of your teeth. These
fall into two categories: some x-rays are taken inside your mouth
and give us an up close view of the tooth, good for seeing cavities
and infections of the tooth, bone and gums. The other x-ray (panoramic)
is taken outside of your mouth, and shows us your entire jaw,
TMJ, all the teeth, especially wisdom teeth, and sinuses. This
is a great tool for evaluating the wisdom teeth, TMJ, and is a
great cancer screening tool.
- Periodontal evaluation is
a close look at your gums and bone structure that surround your
teeth and hold them in place. We evaluate every millimeter checking
for any tissue infections called gum disease or periodontal disease.
Gum disease is a silent infection most of the time, but can become
acute and very painful. Our goal is to prevent a big painful infection
and tooth loss with timely care using the most advanced diagnostics
and treatment available to dentistry today.
- The periodontal evaluation
is the tool that we use to determine what level of care you need.
If your gums are typically healthy a regular cleaning is the correct
level of care, however as the health of your mouth decreases the
level and frequency of care we prescribe for you must be more
involved.
- The comprehensive exam will
evaluate your teeth, jaws, gums, bone, TMJ, how your jaw functions
and cosmetics. We then put all of the information together, prioritize
any treatment and thoroughly explain and discuss our diagnoses
and recommendations.
- If you are in pain, or have a specific concern we can schedule
an appointment that will focus on that specific problem alone.
- Cosmetic consultations are
FREE!! So, if you would like to improve your smile, and would
like information about what we can do for you, just give us a
call and ask for your FREE cosmetic consultation.
Where are you located?
We are located at the corner of Parmer and Silver Creek, a few
blocks west of Mopac, right in front of Cool River Café.
The physical address is 3951 West Parmer Lane, Suite 200, Austin,
TX 78727. >
View map.
Do you accept my insurance?
YES! WE ACCEPT ALMOST ANY INSURANCE, EXCEPT THOSE THAT REQUIRE YOU TO SEE A SPECIFIC DENTIST. We do all the insurance claim work for you. This includes calling the insurance company to get benefit information, interpreting this information, filling out and filing the insurance claim, which includes submitting x-rays, pictures, and other supporting documentation to maximize your benefits.
Do I need to have insurance to utilize
your services?
No! many of our patients have no insurance at all. Don't wait
to get insurance before making an appointment. Good, timely preventative
care will actually save you huge amounts of money in the long
run, regardless of insurance.
How much is it going to cost?
Cosmetic consultations are FREE!! Our typical new patient exam
and x-rays is $160-170.
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