The first step in seeing a dentist is to make an appointment. Dentists often have a busy schedule so routine exams should be scheduled ahead of time. It’s usually recommended to allow an or even longer for a dental visit. For new patients, provide a longer period of time as they may want to do a more in depth exam or perform additional scans. Arrive to the office slightly before the appointment to fill out any paperwork and check-in.
Once the appointment begins, you’ll go back to the office and a dental hygienist will begin your exam. Each dental exam follows the following basic process.