Initial Visit/Forms
Our goal at your initial visit is to address your chief concern. This may be a toothache, sensitivity, cosmetic evaluation, broken tooth, a cleaning, and or a check up.We believe in practicing comprehensive dentistry so once we address your chief concern a complete exam is always necessary. During the comprehensive exam we will get to know you by asking a few questions about your health history, dental history and how we can best meet your dental needs. Then we will take x-rays and check the overall condition of the gums and supporting bone (the periodontium), teeth, existing restorations, and soft tissue for oral cancer.
If any treatment is recommended, Dr Sutherland will invite you back for a consultation as part of the exam protocol. During this visit he will explain all findings, treatment needs and long- term prognosis.
Watch this space for patient forms (coming soon).