Handling a Patient Who Hasn't Been in for Awhile.... —
At Szmanda Dental Center, when a patient visits us that hasn't been
to the dentist in a long time, they usually will see the hygienist first, unless
they have specific concerns they need to see the dentist for, such as a
toothache.
We start by taking a full mouth series of xrays, which tells us how healthy the teeth and bone are. Then we assess whether the patient may need just a regular cleaning or if they are experiencing periodontal problems and then we take a different approach.
Patients who are periodontally involved get deeper cleanings known
as Root Planing and scaling. Depending on the severity of the bone level and gum
tissue health, they may need to be referred to a periodontist to improve their
oral health.
We don’t lecture our patients, we like to educate and keep them
informed about their specific oral health concerns. We understand that there are
issues that come up as to why it has been so long since their last visit to a
dentist. Our job is to make you
comfortable while you are here and let you know what options there are for your
specific needs.
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