So in our practice, we start off with a new patient. When a new patient comes in, they’ll visit with the hygienist. The hygienist will do a full exam. We actually give 90 minutes for a new patient where the hygienist can collect data, and I will come in, we’ll do an exam and determine what needs are. If it’s a basic cleaning, it’s usually done in that same appointment. If it’s more complicated, then that would be scheduled for later. But we put together a treatment plan of all the needs, and we prioritize the things that are of most seriousness or the things that are the patient’s most concern, and then we address those at the pace that the patient is comfortable treating.
We’ve got three hygienists here at Creekwood Dental, and each of them are amazing. When patients come in, they will take the time to discuss their oral hygiene. They’ll discuss their gums and how the gums are doing and if there’s bleeding or inflammation and the things that they can do to improve on those things. Each patient is treated individually and for their needs, not just a cookie-cut treatment plan.
