Your Treatment Process

Your first appointment will consist of a thorough examination. This may include a photograph, series of x-rays and supporting diagnostic data. We will perform a consult where we can explain periodontal disease, review our clinical findings, present your treatment plan and all alternatives, and discuss financial arrangements. Once your treatment plan has been established, your appointment sequence will be arranged with your needs in mind. We will not insist on or proceed with a plan of treatment without your complete understanding, knowledge, acceptance and permission to do so.

Periodontal treatment is divided into three phases:

• Initial Phase:   concerned primarily with removal of bacterial deposits on the teeth that cause periodontitis
• Surgical Phase:  when required, to further treat areas of disease unresponsive to initial therapy
• Maintenance Phase  

These phases will be discussed in detail at the consultation appointment. In our office, we do not perform any surgeries unless absolutely indicated for your benefit.

Please know that we strive at every appointment to see that you are comfortable during treatment. We maintain open communication with your referring dentist. We inform your dentist of any services rendered and any treatment that may be needed in the future. By doing this your general dentist can provide more comprehensive treatment for you.

To help make your first appointment easier, you can download our Patient Information form and fill it out at your convenience. Then just bring the form with you to your first appointment.

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