New Patient Experience

We are honored that you’ve chosen us to be your holistic (biological) dental providers! Dr. Teresa Scott, Dr. Rachel Perry, Dr. Adrienne Williams, and our team of holistic professionals are looking forward to serving your needs. Due to the unique nature of our practice, your experience with us will be significantly different from what you may be accustomed to in another office, and we want to help prepare you for your New Patient Experience! In our approach to biological dentistry, we see the mouth as an integral part of the whole body. We actually CARE about how the materials we use and the procedures we perform can affect the body, and how interferences in the mouth can also affect the body. Because of this, our entire ADULT New Patient Experience is  4-5 hours long, may span several appointments, and is quite different than what you may have experienced anywhere else.

To fully understand what condition your mouth is in, we gather a number of records at your records appointment: 3D CBCT scan, complete set of digital x-rays, complete set of photos of existing teeth, chart existing restorations, complete periodontal charting, materials compatibility testing, dental bioelectrical assessment (DBA), salivary testing, and a sleep study to screen you for sleep disordered breathing. It is VERY comprehensive, and it is absolutely an investment in your overall health!

Our business team members will discuss any financial implications with you personally. Your first appointment will be your RECORDS APPOINTMENT. During this appointment, we will also give you a supplement to negate any potential effects of any radiation from the X-rays.

Our hygienist will evaluate the presence of any sensitivities or reactivity to commonly used materials in our dental office, such as filling materials and bonding agents. All of our materials have been vetted for safety and biocompatibility. However, not all materials can be used with all patients, so this test will help guide us in determining which materials work best for you.

Our Dental Bioelectrical Assessment measures the bioelectrical energy in your teeth, much like an EEG measures brain waves or an EKG measures heartbeats. Our EAV system measures the bioelectrical connections of the teeth.

Dental cleaning is NOT performed until we have had a chance to fully evaluate all data we gather, because a full assessment of your systemic condition needs to be made, and that would be with an Integrative or Functional Medicine Doctor. Therefore, it may be your third or even fourth visit with us before you actually receive a cleaning. We promise, we will clean your teeth – after gathering all the necessary information.

Between your records appointment and your comprehensive exam with one of our doctors, we will send your CBCT to a dental radiologist for interpretation, send your sleep study results to a board-certified sleep medicine specialist for interpretation, and send your saliva sample to determine the type and number of potential pathogens that may be present in your saliva.

It is important to TEST, NOT GUESS.

After all of the data has been gathered and we receive interpretations back from the specialists, you will finally meet with the doctor for your dental exam and to review all of the findings from your records appointment.

Your investment for this appointment will be $275.

At this visit, you will sit with the doctor for approximately 60–90 minutes, during which they will perform:

• An interview with you to determine your goals for your relationship with our office
• A thorough medical history evaluation
• A periodontal health evaluation, including a microscope test to determine the path your periodontal care will take within our office
• An oral cancer screening
• A salivary pH screening
• An iodine deficiency screening
• A nutritional assessment
• A mercury filling screening
• A bite evaluation
• A TMJ evaluation
• Tethered oral tissue screenings of the tongue, lip, and cheek
• An evaluation for oral and dental infections
• An airway assessment
• A dental decay and overall oral health assessment
• A review of all findings from the records gathered at your first appointment
• An extensive consultation and discussion with one of our doctors to create a personalized treatment plan for you
  

Before you leave, the doctor will review all necessary recommendations with you.

Most importantly, this appointment is where our doctors begin to build a relationship with you. From here, we will schedule the appropriate cleaning and proceed with your dental treatment accordingly.‍

Note about children:‍

Children under age 16 typically do not need all of the above steps unless they have serious health concerns. In most cases, we are able to complete a comprehensive exam and cleaning in the same visit.

Unfortunately, adults usually come to us with many more biological burdens and toxic exposures, which is why it takes time to gather and assess all necessary data.

We believe that the more informed you are about the treatments and therapies available to you, the more empowered you’ll be to make confident decisions about your health. Our goal is to support successful, productive, and personalized care.

We look forward to meeting you in person and are excited to help you achieve and maintain systemic health by improving your oral health.‍

Congratulations on taking this new step in your health journey!‍

If you’re ready to come into our office for a dental appointment, call us today — we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.