What to ask/what to expect at the dentist first time?

Ask friends for the name of a good dentist. Call the office and explain that you have not had dental care before, but need an initial exam and would like to come in for an appointment. They will look at your teeth and gums and check for cavities, infections, gum problems and a number of other things that can go wrong in the mouth. Tell them you would like to have a course of treatment explained and put on paper with estimates of the cost. You and the dentist can then plan for any work you may have to have done. They will suggest that you come in for an initial cleaning and then suggest that you have your teeth cleaned and checked every six months. The restorative work (if needed) would be done at appointments in between the cleanings. At the first appointment, the doctor will likely want some x-rays taken of any areas he or she thinks may have decay. The x-rays usually cost a bit, but are not horribly expensive. Just ask questions and work with them. Good luck. Very wise move by you to start getting dental care!

No insurance:

Try looking for a coupon or adds. that says free dental exams and few x-rays. ( found in junk mail, Penny-savers).

Then once you are seated in the dental chair they will examine you and give you a list of treatment plan that needs to be done.

The one that is bothering you most is your main concern. But they will also tell you which tooth needs to get done first .

Just make a step, so it won't get worse as this will give you more problem in the future.

the yankee Dental association, "ADA" regulates regulations that would want to be observed. regrettably there is not any regulation that states that a dentist or well being practitioner for that actuality must have a sturdy 'bedside way' that you ought to communicate. it isn't what qualifies or disqualifies them as sturdy docs. in case you don't love her disposition, you ought to likely discover some different person. call the ADA and ask for a list of interior sight dentist that are accepting new sufferers and flow on.

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just dont be scared/afraid, they know what they're doing. dont ask unless there's a problem - eg you're feeling pain etc - because they'll know what to lok for etc.