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How to Get More from Your Next Visit to Our Dental Clinic

When you visit our dental clinic, we want you to get more out of your appointment than just a standard cleaning.

Before you visit our dental clinic for your next general checkup, here are a few ways to get more out of the experience than you ever have before:

  • Make a list beforehand — How often has your dentist asked you if you have any concerns, but you quickly said everything was fine because you didn’t know what to bring up? Create a list of questions and concerns you have before your next visit to our dental clinic, so you don’t draw a blank during your appointment.
  • Update your medical history — Make sure your dentist understands what your medical history is like so they know how to better treat you. For instance, if you have diabetes, let our dental clinic know because this disease can affect the health of your teeth and gums.
  • Be open to suggestions– Our office wants to help you achieve the brightest, healthiest smile possible. For this reason, we want to give you suggestions about what you can do to take better care of your teeth. When we give you these suggestions, we hope you actually go home and implement them in your dental hygiene routine.
  • Relax — We realize that for many people, going to the dentist can cause a lot of anxiety. If you struggle with dental anxiety, ask us what kind of solutions we offer that can help you relax so going to the dentist doesn’t end up being so tough.