We understand that many patients have had less-than-ideal experiences at the dentist. That’s why we take the time to get to know you, listen to your concerns and past experiences, and understand your individual needs. From there, we can work together to develop a personalized plan for maintaining and improving your oral health.

At the beginning of your appointment, we will review your medical and dental history to better understand your overall health and any factors that may affect your dental care. Oral health and overall health are closely connected, making this an important part of providing comprehensive care.

During your examination, we focus on four key areas of your oral health:

1. Your teeth: We evaluate the health of your teeth and look for signs of cavities, damage, or other concerns.
2. Your gums: We examine your gums and supporting tissues for signs of periodontal disease and other issues.
3. Your bite: We evaluate how your teeth fit together and look for concerns such as teeth grinding, clenching, or other bite-related problems.
4. Your smile: We discuss the appearance of your smile and any cosmetic concerns or goals you may have.

Once your comprehensive examination is complete, we will review our findings with you, answer your questions, and discuss any treatment or preventive care that may be recommended to help you achieve and maintain optimal oral health.

There are two ways to come into our practice as a new patient.   

1. You can see Dr. Hamrick for a 1-hour appointment where we take any necessary X-rays, photographs, and complete a thorough comprehensive exam.  This allows plenty of time to discuss any treatment that may be recommended and answer any questions that you may have.  At this appointment, we will schedule you for any necessary treatment and for an appointment to see one of our hygienists.
2. You can see one of our hygienists, and they will take any necessary X-rays, photographs, and complete a thorough exam and cleaning.  We schedule this first appointment for about 90 minutes to ensure we have time to get to know you and provide the best possible care.  

Second Opinions-  If you have previously had treatment recommended but are unsure if you want to proceed, we are happy to see you for a second opinion.  We see many patients for second opinions to discuss veneers, implants, Invisalign, and many other treatments.  At this appointment, we will take photographs, review any X-rays, and answer any questions regarding the different options.  Our goal is to make sure you are comfortable and confident with whatever you decide to do.