Adults’ First Visit

Overview Our office understands the anxiety some patients have when visiting a health care office for the first time. For that reason, Taylor Dentistry tries to make your first visit as smooth as possible. You should always expect a smile and caring treatment from our doctors and staff. In addition to a friendly atmosphere, we believe providing you with information about the first visit will also help make you feel more comfortable. Below is information to make your first visit easier. To learn more about our staff and/or our doctors please click on the link provided or under the “Our Practice” button on the navigational bar above. Map and directions to our office can be found on our “ Map and Directions ” page.

The First Visit Prior to arriving at your first appointment, you will speak with our receptionist, who will collect basic information. Ideally at the first appointment, we address any issues while still conducting a cleaning and exam, and Dr. Brett Taylor will discuss all exam results and treatment recommendations with you at the end of the appointment. Occasionally, if your first visit is for a concern that requires immediate care, we may elect to concentrate solely on the problem in order to relieve any discomfort it may be causing you. During a routine new patient exam, we will take required x-rays that allow Dr. Taylor to evaluate your teeth and jaws. We are proud to have all digital x-rays which provide great quality while reducing exposure to you, our patient. At subsequent checkups, x-rays are taken based on cavity risk of the individual patient, not simply as routine. A complete oral exam is conducted including an oral cancer screening, evaluation of the jaw joint (TMJ), gums for periodontal disease, and all of the teeth. Your teeth will be cleaned and polished. Topical fluoride may also be recommended based on your current oral health to strengthen the enamel and help prevent future cavities. Dr Taylor will then review with you the exam results, treatment recommendations, and answer all of your questions.

New Patient Forms Forms have been designed to allow you to type your information and then print to bring with you to your first appointment. You may also print blank forms and fill out by hand. We will always provide you with the forms in office if you elect not to print them off at home. Registration and Health History Forms * In order to view or print forms you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download.