First Visit
What to Expect at Your First Visit?
Martinsburg Smiles is proud to have been providing compassionate and comprehensive dental services to families in Martinsburg, WV since 1986. During that time, we have become one of the top dental providers in the area. No matter what dental service you’re looking for, our team of knowledgeable and highly trained professionals will provide you with the best quality service – whether it be cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, or emergency dentistry. When you come for your first visit, we will establish care with our team at Martinsburg Smiles. You can expect to meet our team and get a cleaning and checkup and if needed, then we’ll create a treatment plan.
Exam and Consultation
During your first visit, your doctor at Martinsburg Smiles will perform a comprehensive dental exam and consultation to better understand you and your oral health. This exam will include:
- Discussing your health history
- Discussing any concerns you may have
- Taking and/or reviewing dental X-rays
- Screening for oral cancer
- Periodontal evaluation
- TMJ evaluation
Depending on your specific concerns or questions, we may suggest other exams that can help us diagnose and treat your concerns. During this exam and consultation, we will also determine which type of dental cleaning is the best option for your oral health needs. We may choose to treat other concerns before providing you with your cleaning.
The exam usually lasts about an hour as we assess different parts and concerns of your oral health. These exams and consultations are the perfect time to bring any of your concerns, questions and additional dental needs to your doctor.
Preventative Oral Hygiene Appointment
One of the best ways to treat oral health and hygiene is by preventing oral health issues. After your initial visit, our team at Martinsburg Smiles will help you to know when your next preventative oral hygiene appointment should be. Normally, we recommend it every six months, but our team may want to see you sooner if you have oral health concerns or need additional services.
Keeping up with regular oral hygiene appointments is the best way to ensure your oral health and reduce the chance of more serious oral health needs. When you come to see us for your regular appointments, you can keep your smile bright and healthy. Our patients who prioritize keeping up with their preventative oral health have much less serious oral health issues than patients who let their oral health take a back seat.
No matter what dentistry services you’re in search of, our team in Martinsburg, WV will provide thorough and trustworthy dental care. We appreciate you choosing Martinsburg Smiles and are excited to welcome you to our family. Contact our office to schedule an appointment or get answers to your questions. We look forward to hearing from you.