NEW PATIENTS
Your First Comprehensive Dental Care Visit
We are thrilled that you have chosen WhiteCrest Smart Dentistry to care for your oral health and want to welcome you to our dental family! Our caring and experienced dental team strives to make it the most comfortable experience you have ever had.
The Typical Initial Dental Visit
The cornerstone of this experience is providing a thorough and comprehensive initial consultation. Every patient’s comprehensive dental care needs are unique, we start with this comprehensive approach so we can formulate a tailored plan of care.
What to Expect
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Completion of new patient forms
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Review of primary dental concerns and past dental history
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Review of past medical history, as certain conditions have a significant bearing on your dental care
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Digital X-rays of teeth obtained when needed
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Comprehensive dental examination
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Soft tissue examination for any abnormal lesions in mouth, throat and the surrounding structures
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Occlusal exam (bite analysis)
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Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) and masticatory muscles examination
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Aesthetic exam (appearance of the teeth and gums)
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Tooth-by-tooth examination with a small toothbrush-sized intra-oral video camera
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Periodontal examination for gum disease
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Personal consultation, discussion of dental needs and wants to create a directed treatment plan to improve your dental health and smile.
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This visit commonly takes 60 minutes
What happens next?
After your complete dental exam and diagnosis, your dentist will give you advice on how to improve your oral health and will discuss whether you need further treatments.
Your dentist will create a treatment plan for you and discuss payment options should you require any dental procedure done.
Have any questions prior your initial dental visit? Don't hesitate to Contact your Grover Beach dentist at WhiteCrest Smart Dentistry
Patients Experience
- Margarita C.Amazing experience in all aspects! I had many issues with my teeth and all of them were treated and solved very professionally. The staff was very helpful and communicative about my treatment and all my questions were answered. I loved how they showed me educational videos regarding my treatment, they were very useful !! Highly recommended and very satisfied experience overall 🙂read moreread less
- Valerie l.The staff is great, very sweet people. The dr is professional and friendly. I’m so grateful for the people here. My smile was something I always hid and lived so long with that I actually forgot how to smile. After a few appointments with this place I can happily say that I smile all the time without shame.read moreread lessCathy G.Every time I come to white crest everyone in the office is so helpful and I always have a good experience. Dr Perez is very knowledgeable and takes time to discuss procedures and any questions I have. Cleanings that I have had were performed quickly and very thorough. And when the drill is involved they make this a quick and painless process. Best dental office I was lucky enough to find, I highly recommend them.read moreread less
- Alvaro C.NO PAIN!, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !, AMAZING DENTIST AND TEAM! PATIENCE WITH ME AND MY TEETH My experience with this team of dentists was great and I don't want to keep it to myself. my teeth were years without maintenance, they deteriorated with some cavities and some old root canals The WHITE CREST team guided me through the procedure and with their modern technology they found and solved all my denture problems. Best of all, I didn't feel pain at any time. I am happy with Dr. Raul Perez and I want to share it with you.read moreread less
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