Your First Visit

A first impression is everything, and at Eastwood Dental Office we want your first visit to our practice to be welcoming, comfortable, and fun. Our goal is to give you a bright, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.

Our practice understands that your first visit to the dentist's office can be intimidating! Dr. Laura and the team at Eastwood Dental Office want to make you feel relaxed about receiving dental treatment. We make it our goal to provide you with a fun, beneficial experience that helps you stay healthy and happy. We welcome you to Eastwood Dental Office, and look forward to working with you and your smile!

During your first visit to Eastwood Dental Office our team will:

• Take time listening to your concerns and expectations
• Review with you your complete dental AND medical history
• Take X-rays of your mouth (if needed)
• Discuss with you the different treatments we provide
• Answer any questions you may have
• Go over each of our flexible payment plans so you can chose which is best for you

Once Dr. Laura has gone over all your paperwork, and all of your questions have been answered, you will begin your first exam!

After your first exam, it is important to continue scheduling regular checkups.

Regular checkups are important for a healthy mouth and healthy body!

Here are a couple things you can expect during a routine dental exam:

Regular dental checkups are very important! You should be visiting the dentist every six months - that's twice a year! Here are a couple things you can expect at your regular checkup:

• Teeth cleaning: Your hygienist will perform a professional cleaning of your teeth. First your hygienist will  use special dental tools to remove any plaque and tartar that may be built up on the surface of your teeth. After that they will  floss your teeth.  Lastly, your hygienist will polish your teeth to make them appear brighter and smoother.
• Exam: After your teeth have been properly cleaned, Dr. Laura will examine your mouth, teeth, and gums to make sure that you don't have any signs of decay or gingivitis and periodontal disease. Dr. Laura will also check any old fillings or other restorative work to make sure that nothing needs to be fixed.

In between checkups it is important for you to take care of your teeth and gums! Be sure to brush your teeth at least three times a day, and floss at least once. This will help minimize the amount of plaque and tartar build up that can lead to tooth decay and disease. If you need help learning how to properly brush and floss, please ask at your next office visit and we will be happy to show you how!

To schedule your next regular checkup, please call (315) 438-3333. Remember, you should be visiting your dentist every six months for a dental checkup - that's twice a year!

Patient Forms

What to bring to your first dental exam

You will need to bring the following with you to your first dental appointment:

• Your Insurance card, and any additional insurance information you might need to provide.
• Your wonderful smile!

When you arrive to your first visit, you will be asked to fill out the following forms:

• New Patient Information Form
• Insurance and Financial Policy
• Patient's Medical History
• Our Office Policy Acknowledgement
• HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement