New Patient Examination

A first examination sets the baseline for everything that follows. We examine every tooth and every existing filling, crown and bridge; we chart the health of your gums; and we screen the soft tissues of the mouth, including a mouth-cancer check — with digital X-rays where they are warranted, not routinely.

Just as important is what happens afterwards. We sit down and go through what we found, in plain English: what needs treating, what is worth watching, and what is best left alone. If treatment is needed, you leave with a written plan and its cost; if it is not, we say so.

There is no obligation to have any treatment with us. The examination and its findings are yours.