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Initial Smile
Analysis Visit |
Scheduling A Personalized Smile Analysis
Julie Martin RDH
is the administrative coordinator of Esthetic Dentistry of
Maine®, she will coordinate your initial
consultation with Dr. Armstrong. First we will have an informed
discussion regarding your reasons for seeking esthetic care.
We want you to feel comfortable with us and our environment.
We will also review your medical and dental history as well
as your concerns regarding being our dental patient.
Comprehensive analysis and treatment prioritization ensure
more
successful care.
Next we perform an oral examination checking for any problems
that may be more of a priority than esthetic care (cancer screening,
bite/muscle problems, gum/bone inflammation, decay/fractured
teeth, worn out appliances, orthodontic problems etc.). Disease
and bite problems, if not corrected will lead to failure of
any esthetic treatment. You may be referred to your dentist
of record if necessary to handle these problems. Or, in many
cases, you may need treatment through other professionals that
we routinely work with to help us facilitate your case. These
may be an oral surgeon, orthodontist, endodontist, periodontist,
plastic surgeon or cosmetologist.
We will then take
digital images of your smile and teeth. These may be computer
imaged for you to review with us. Models of your teeth may
be taken for Dr. Armstrong to analyze or modify for your review.
Necessary radiographs or radiovisiography will be taken to
ensure proper diagnosis.
Then a summary
of findings will be discussed with you in relation to your
expectations. A treatment plan with options, risk/benefits,
costs, treatment duration, and a concept of expected result
will be presented and explained either at the initial consultation
or a follow up appointment. A smile analysis will be discussed
with you in terms of your concerns and in terms of ideal long-term
results. Our goal is to do the least that will provide the
most long term.
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Please feel free to call our office at 207-772-1996 and speak
with our treatment coordinator, Julie, if you are interested in
an esthetic evaluation.
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Expect to spend 1-1 ½ hours with
us at this visit.
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If you have any
current radiographs or other diagnostic treatment aides, we will
request that they be sent to our office prior to your visit with
us. If you are not comfortable requesting this information,
Julie will be happy to assist you.
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A medical history
and directions will be sent to you prior to your appointment.
Please complete and bring this information with you to your
appointment.
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Think about what you
would like done to “Beautify your Smile”.
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Please do your best
to respect our appointment times.
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Feel comfortable
asking us for contacts/photographs of satisfied patients.
We strive to make your experience
with us very positive and give you the information needed
to make comfortable decisions. We look forward to meeting
with you soon!
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