Dental Exam
So, what should you expect the first time you visit our office? We always conduct a thorough exam with new patients in order to evaluate existing conditions and overall oral health, as well as discuss a game plan for your future care.
Dr. Kenworthy will physically examine your face and neck to see if there are any abnormalities or areas of concern, such as lumps, bumps and/or swelling. She will then check inside your mouth, again looking for any abnormalities throughout your lips, gums, tongue, palate and cheeks. Checking your bite and jaw are also part of this. Signs of gingivitis, periodontal disease and/or bone problems are noted, and finally, the doctor will also conduct the examination of your teeth. Cavities and other signs of decay are important as are any areas that you may have expressed concern about because you are feeling pain, swelling, etc.
X-rays are also taken during a full exam and we use the most up-to-date in office x-ray technology. The importance of x-rays in order to check for underlying problems or causes of symptoms should not be underestimated. This is the only way for us to determine diagnoses such as bone loss or severity of periodontal (gum) disease. Lastly, these x-rays will also serve as a starting point or “baseline” moving forward.
Dental Forms
We ask that you bring all necessary forms and documents with you to your first appointment. These include:
- Medical history forms or as much information as possible
- All necessary dental insurance documents, identification, and information, such as: insurance card, social security number, policy number and a passport, state-issued driver’s license or state-issued identification card
- Your preferred method of payment
- A list of questions, symptoms or concerns for the doctor and/or staff
For ease of care and to save you time in the office, you can also fill in our New Patient form. Please print this form out, fill out your responses and bring it to the office with you.
We are committed to providing you with the absolute best dental experience possible. We value your business and hope that you will reach out if you have any further questions or concerns, now or at any time in the future.
Dental Financing
There is no need to put your oral health needs on the backburner because you are afraid of cost. We offer several financing options to make affordable, state-of-the-art dental care available to you now.
- We accept most PPO insurances. Feel free to call us today if you have questions about your specific insurance plan.
- We also accept Care Credit as a flexible financing option. Here are some reasons many people choose Care Credit for their dental health financing:
- Make immediate dental care costs less-stressful
- No-interest financing options are available
- Affordable monthly payment plans
- Covers a large variety of healthcare and wellness costs for you and your family
Also see our current special offers!
