We would like to make your first visit to the practice as pleasurable as possible. You will be greeted by one of our reception team who will ask you for your completed medical history and smile check forms, which you will have received in the post. If you have any problems filling in your forms, we will give you any help you need. Please bring a list of any medications that you are currently taking.
We will invite you to sit in our comfortable patient lounge. This area has been created for your pleasure and convenience: comfortable sofas, LCD TV, aromatic oil burners, calming music and a varied selection of current magazines.
Our Leicester dentist will then come out to meet you and invite you into our consultation room to have an informal chat about your personal dental needs and concerns. Our philosophy is to ensure that all patients are fully informed about the treatment options available and understand the procedures involved, giving you the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like.
Your dental examination will include the following aspects:
- Examination of each tooth for signs of dental disease such as tooth decay or gum disease.
- Mouth cancer screen. A full examination is carried out on the soft and hard tissues of the mouth for signs of abnormalities.
- Any relevant small x-rays that may be needed to aid in complete diagnosis.
- Discussion of findings and the treatment options available. This will include viewing of specific sites using an intra-oral camera and the relevant x-rays. At that time an estimate of treatment costs will be discussed along with payment options and an idea of timescales.
- A written treatment plan estimate will be provided. You will then return to see one of our receptionists, who will arrange you're your next appointment to best suit your requirements. It's as easy as that.
If the treatment is of a complex nature, it may be necessary to organise a subsequent appointment to discuss the findings and potential treatment options.
For registration enquiries, or to make an initial appointment, please call us on 0116 2891317, or email us at info@smileessential.co.uk
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