 Don't brush off regular checkups to the dentist! Regular dental checkups are essential to maintaining good oral health. We encourage regular checkups at least every six months. Seeing the dentist twice a year is recommended because your dentist can:
- Check for problems that you might not see or feel
- Find early signs of decay
- Treat oral health problems early, while they are still manageable
Regular checkups include a thorough cleaning, polishing, and an oral exam by the doctor. During the oral exam, the doctor checks the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue. At each visit, the doctor also checks old fillings and restorations because constant pressure from chewing, grinding, or clenching can cause them to wear away, chip, or crack.
- Patients are seen by appointment only.
- Regular exam and cleaning appointments typically take 1 hour.
- As a courtesy, we will make reminder calls and send e-mail reminders. Please respond promptly as we must have confirmation for each appointment.
- Appointments are carefully scheduled according to the amount of time required for individual treatment procedures.
- Your appointment time has been especially reserved for you, and preparations have already been made in advance for your care. While in the office, please turn off cell phones.
- If it is decided that an appointment must be cancelled for any reason, we ask that you give at least 24 hours notice. However, if an appointment has been cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, it is considered a "failed appointment".
- Patients are now able to view their appointments at our web site www.geyerdds.com. Please visit our web site regularly to be apprised of new information, as well as to keep current with your scheduled appointments and balances. We value your loyalty and confidence. Personal recommendations are highly appreciated.
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