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Your first dental visit
Start with your appointment details, the forms your office requests and a list of questions. Confirm your location, arrival time and what is planned for the visit directly with the team. This guide helps you prepare for that conversation.
Before your visit
Confirm your appointment date, time and office address. Ask how early to arrive, how much time to allow and whether anyone should accompany you. Tell the team your preferred language and any access assistance you need before traveling.
Records and forms
Ask which patient forms to complete and which identification or insurance documents to bring. Have information about your medications, allergies and health history available for the clinical team. If you have previous dental records, ask how the office would like to receive them.
What your appointment includes
Ask whether your appointment is an examination, consultation or another type of visit. The dentist can explain the evaluation, any proposed imaging and the next steps for your situation. Confirm whether a cleaning or treatment is planned; do not assume it is included in the first appointment.
Insurance and estimated costs
Before your appointment, confirm participation for your exact insurance plan, office and clinician. Ask what fees to expect and which payment options are available. Discuss the proposed treatment and an itemized estimate before deciding how to proceed.
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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308(954) 568-8928
02 / YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
236 Commercial BoulevardLauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308(954) 568-8928
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Will I have a cleaning at my first visit?
Confirm this when scheduling. The type of appointment and your evaluation determine what is planned; a cleaning is not automatically part of every first visit.
What if I do not have my previous records?
Call the office before your appointment. The team can explain which records are needed and how to request or share them.
Does sending a request reserve an appointment?
No. The office must confirm your date, time and location. Call your selected office for time-sensitive changes.
Get ready for your visit
Organize your paperwork, questions and next steps.