A dental consultation is an important part of the process when choosing a dentist or deciding whether or not to have a dental procedure. At a consultation, the dentist will typically examine your mouth, listen to the concerns that brought you into the office and then make some final recommendations as far as treatments or procedures. These meetings are important for both the patient as well as for the dentist. Many people have fears and apprehensions about visiting the dentist, and a dental consultation gives the dentist and the patient some time to get to know one another and help alleviate some of those fears and anxieties. A dental consultation also allows the dentist to see you and examine your mouth before making any treatment recommendations.
There are many dentists in Las Vegas, but not all offer dental consultations to new patients. BaaBee Dentistry in Las Vegas believes consultations are an important building block for the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Kevin is happy to work with new patients to help them get a better understanding of their oral health and to get to know him as well as his staff.
Scheduling A Dental Consultation
Before you pick up the phone to schedule a dental consultation, it is important that you take a quick inventory of why you are requesting the appointment. There are several reasons that patients may be looking for a dentist including:
- The patient relocated, but has no pressing dental problems, simply looking for a family dentist.
- The patient’s current dentist is retiring.
- The patient has been without dental insurance for a period of time and thus missed several months or even years of regular checkups.
- The patient is unhappy with their current dentist.
- The patient has mouth, jaw, or tooth pain and doesn’t have a family dentist.
- The patient requires a specialized procedure that his or her current dentist does not perform.
- The patient is looking for cosmetic procedures and his or her current dentist does not offer cosmetic dentistry.
- The patient had a dental prosthetic placed and continues to have fit and function issues that his or her current dentist can’t or won’t fix.
When you call to make your appointment, be sure to inform the receptionist of the exact reasons you wish to schedule a consultation, especially if you are experiencing pain.
If you currently have a dentist, or if you’ve relocated to Las Vegas from another part of the country, you may wish to have your dental records sent to Dr. Kevin ahead of time so that he has a broad picture of your oral health history.
The Day Of Your Consultation
The day of your dental consultation you can expect to meet an oral hygienist, with whom you will talk and explain the reason for your visit in detail. The hygienist will take down your medical history and go though any of the information your previous dentist sent over.
You will then meet with the dentist who will conduct an oral exam and may order some x-rays before you leave the office. He will go over his recommendations with you and you can ask any and all questions you may have about treatment.
A dental consultation should be just that – consultative. You, as a patient should feel free and open to ask any and all questions you may have, and your dentist should be free and open about answering them. Dr. Kevin and his staff are committed to patient education and make themselves available to alleviate any concerns you may have before you schedule a procedure.
If you are looking for a new dentist in Las Vegas, contact BaaBee Dentistry today to learn why Dr. Kevin has quickly become one of the most popular dentists in the area. Don’t put off the search for a dentist. Schedule your dental consultation today.