first dental appointment

[00:00:04.000] In our office, a typical visit [00:00:07.114] may be a little different than what you see in some other offices. [00:00:11.229] Our first appointment for a new patient, we do a full examination. [00:00:16.571] We take radiographs, we chart everything in the mouth, [00:00:20.486] and we figure out what the patient needs before we do any treatment. [00:00:24.615] If you need an emergency for your first appointment, [00:00:27.500] we'll treat you for the emergency, [00:00:29.700] and then we'll talk about what you need later. [00:00:32.400] It's amazing how many people will come in [00:00:34.630] and fear the dentist, and they've heard things that, [00:00:38.358] "Oh, this must be terrible from other people." [00:00:40.630] Then we see them, and usually we get the response that [00:00:46.386] that wasn't so bad. [00:00:48.014] The more comfortable we can get you, [00:00:50.114] then the better off you'll be in the future [00:00:53.129] and the healthier you'll be for the rest of your life.