First Office Visit

Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, high-quality dental care. We understand that you or your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. We are sensitive to your needs, and it is our goal to make you feel comfortable visiting our practice while providing the best care possible.

Your first visit is all about you: your comfort, your happiness, and your health

During your first visit, we will:

  • Review your dental and medical history forms
  • Take digitial X-rays of your teeth, as needed
  • Perform a comprehensive dental and periodontal examination
  • Clean your teeth or schedule the appropriate periodontal cleaning treatment
  • After your examination , Dr. Etheredge will develop your own individual treatment plan, discuss this with you and answer any questions you may have.

Bring your smile, but also remember to bring these with you to your first appointment

  • Your completed patient information forms
  • Your insurance card

Regular checkups are an important part of maintaining a healthy smile!


The American Dental Association recommends a visit to your dentist every six months for regular checkups and routine teeth cleanings to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

We understand you have a busy schedule, so when you’re preparing to visit our office, please remember your appointments can last between 1 and 2 hours.

Patient Forms

Please take a minute to print and fill out the patient information form before your first appointment:

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