At Ainley Family Dental Care, we believe in a comprehensive first exam to begin the process of enhancing or creating a healthy, beautiful smile. In order to ensure absolute success in our cosmetic dental procedures, we take the necessary time to fully and thoroughly evaluate your present dental condition. Our goal is to give our patients the necessary information and education so that they may enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Below is a basic idea of what you can expect:

When you arrive, you will be greeted by a member of our friendly staff. You'll also meet some of the other members of our professional dental team, view some of our high tech equipment and sterilization area, as well as see examples of our amazing smile transformations. Then, if necessary, a member of our staff will help you fill out the necessary paperwork. We will continue with a one-on-one discussion covering your past dental history and present concerns. After that, Dr. Ainley will then guide you through the rest of the process.

♦ We will take any necessary dental x-rays with digital radiography (which uses 90% less radiation that traditional x-rays).

♦ We will perform a full-mouth periodontal probing to determine if you have any signs of gum disease. We will also create a chart of all your teeth and the restorations presently in place and note areas of disease, bleeding, or other problems noted.

♦ We will perform a cancer screening, checking the tongue, cheeks, and surrounding soft tissues.

♦ We will perform a complete cavity check tooth-by-tooth.

♦ We will begin a thorough evaluation of your occlusion (how your teeth meet).

Your Smile Analysis To be comfortable with a cosmetic dental procedure, it helps if you are shown all the possibilities that are available to you. Dr. Ainley will explain in detail each of the available procedures and how they would fit into your treatment plan, and answer any questions and concerns you have.