Your Family-Friendly Sandy, UT Dentist!
What happens during my first visit?
The initial visit begins with Dr. Hughes or a member of our dental team reviewing your medical history forms. When you share your medical history, be sure to provide complete, up-to-date information on your health. Let us know if you recent had to go to the hospital, had surgery or if you have been ill recently. If you take any medications regularly, tell us the names, doses, and frequency of any medications you are taking and the name of your physician.
At Alta View Dental Care, we know that your overall health and dental health are linked. The more information you tell us about your overall health will help us create the best, most effective treatment plan for you.
How often should I go to my dentist?
We encourage regular checkups for individuals age four and up. Regular checkups are important to:
- Check for problems that you might not see or feel
- Find early signs of decay
- Treat oral health problems early, while they are still manageable
Your first visit to our Sandy dental office typically includes an X-ray that allows us to view the structure of the jaw, the position of any teeth that have not yet erupted, malformed roots, and tooth decay. Regular checkups include a thorough cleaning, polishing, and an oral exam by the doctor. During the oral exam, Dr. Hughes will check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue, and will check your existing fillings and restorations because constant pressure from chewing, grinding, or clenching can cause them to wear away, chip, or crack.
Regular checkup appointments typically take about 45 minutes. Patients are seen by appointment only. We make every effort to be on time for our patients, and we ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us immediately.