First Visit | Thomasville Dental Center | Dr. Alan G. Sanders | Dentist

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Your first visit to our office is the most important one. It gives us both an opportunity to get to know each other. Establishing a good relationship is vital to achieving our common goals of improving and maintaining your dental health.

When you arrive, you will be asked to fill out several forms, including a patient information form and a medical history form. For your convenience, we have included the forms in a PDF format for you to download, complete, and bring with you to your first appointment.

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For some patients, the first visit is an emergency. We reserve a limited amount of time each day for emergency patients and within the time allotted we will diagnose the situation, make you as comfortable as possible, and schedule further treatment as necessary.

If there is not an emergency concern, the first visit involves taking any necessary x-rays, a comprehensive exam, a diagnosis to determine if infection is present in your gums, and treatment planning of needed work. This takes approximately 1 ½ hours. This time is necessary to accomplish several goals. After taking the necessary x-rays, Dr. Sanders will discuss your concerns and desires of improving your dental health. Each tooth will be examined for decay or defective restorations. We will then discuss and outline a plan with you for any recommended treatment.

Good dentistry is more than excellent clinical skills and state of the art equipment. Establishing lasting relationships with our patients based upon mutual trust and open communication is important to us. One of our goals is to establish a long-term result that looks great, feels comfortable, and fits your dental budget. We will work with your insurance company to ensure that you are able to take full advantage of your benefits.

Please note that typically a "cleaning" is not done during the first visit. Experience has shown us that each patient's needs are different. We cannot anticipate what type of cleaning a patient will need or how much time is required without an examination. In order to provide the best treatment possible, the appropriate amount of time will be reserved for preventive care.

Our overall goal is to provide to you, our patients, the highest quality of dentistry obtainable in an atmosphere that is both relaxed and professional. We welcome your questions at your appointment and look forward to seeing you.

Your First Visit to
Thomasville Dental Center