Planning Your Visit to St. Helens Dental Care
WELCOME TO YOUR DENTAL HOME
Your first step toward a healthier smile starts here, and the team at St. Helens Dental Care looks forward to welcoming you to our state-of-the-art practice in St. Helens, Oregon. Our office is designed with families in mind—our youngest patients are typically around age 6.
First appointments at our practice typically last about 2 hours. This allows enough time for our team to provide you with a thorough evaluation and the personalized care you deserve.
Your First Visit
WHAT TO EXPECT
When you arrive for your initial appointment, we will begin with a comprehensive professional teeth cleaning, also called prophylaxis.
Our team will then take some digital full mouth X-rays to get a clear picture of your oral health beyond what can be seen with a visual check. Digital X-rays offer many benefits, including reduced radiation, clearer images, and faster results. With these digital X-rays, there’s no waiting time—results are immediate, allowing us to map out your treatment plan accurately. We also have advanced cone-beam imaging capabilities at our practice. In addition to digital imaging, our team will conduct periodontal readings to assess your gum health—because healthy gums are important, too.
Our detailed evaluation will give our team a clear picture of your current oral status and will help us to track changes at your future appointments.
Your Evaluation and Results
DISCUSSING OUR FINDINGS
After the clinical evaluation and imaging, we will sit down with you to discuss our findings. This involves a presentation of your oral health status, and we will review your periodontal readings with you. This is your opportunity to ask questions and share any concerns. Our team is available to explain our findings and answer any questions you may have about your oral health. We will talk about your goals for treatment. This open conversation helps us to fully understand any concerns you may have and what you hope to get out of your dental treatment.
Your Personalized Care Journey
RECOMMENDATIONS AND TREATMENT PLANNING
Based on your evaluation, we will provide a comprehensive list of recommended treatments tailored to your needs. This may include cavity repairs, restorative procedures, or preventive measures to protect your oral health. Alongside your treatment recommendations, we will provide you with a financial consultation to help you understand the costs of your dental treatment. Throughout your dental journey, the St. Helens Dental Care team will ensure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your dental care.
Access Treatment at a More Affordable Price
WITH OUR DENTAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
For patients seeking long-term savings and ongoing benefits, we offer a special Dental Membership Program. This program is inclusive of preventive dental treatments so you can maintain a healthy smile, as well as exclusive discounts on a range of services. Find out more about the St. Helens Dental Care Dental Membership Program here [link] and see how it can help you manage your dental care more affordably.
Are you ready to book your next dental appointment?
Contact the friendly team at St. Helens Dental Care today to start planning your next dental visit.
