New Patient Experience
If you are new to Avorio Dental, you can rest assured you have selected one of the best dental teams in the Sacramento area. Our dentists have undergone extensive training and are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal oral health for life. In addition to providing an evaluation of your teeth and gums, our dental professionals will listen to what you hope to achieve through dental treatments. Whether you are in need of cosmetic/implant dentistry, restorative dental care, or are simply due for a professional cleaning and exam, we will work closely with you to design a treatment plan that can help you obtain the beautiful, healthy teeth you desire.
What To Expect At Your First Visit
Your first appointment at Avorio Dental will involve an in-depth exam, which may take up to 90 minutes. In addition a clinical evaluation, you may also have a routine dental cleaning, X-rays, digital imaging, and diagnostic impressions taken of your teeth. This is all done to provide our dentists with a comprehensive understanding of your oral health and function, allowing them to customize an effective treatment plan. Your needs will be determined based on your periodontal health, oral function, smile appearance, and past dental treatments.
To further plan your treatment and begin the process, a follow-up appointment may be scheduled. If you require work from any other dental specialists, we will help you coordinate with them as needed.
At Avorio Dental, we emphasize taking a proactive approach as the best way to maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. By coming to our office as recommended for checkup visits and routine care, we can help you and every member of your family prevent the onset and progression of many oral health problems. As skilled and experienced providers of care, we offer a comprehensive range of preventive services, including examinations, professional teeth cleanings, and oral cancer screenings, along with patient education on hygiene, diet, and healthy practices.
What Happens at the First Checkup Visit?
Your first visit to our office establishes your oral health baseline and provides essential information on your dental interests and needs. We begin by carefully reviewing your medical and dental histories and taking special note of all of your dental concerns, as well as any symptoms that you may be experiencing. This initial conversation is followed by a thorough clinical examination, including an oral cancer screening, periodontal evaluation, and an analysis of your occlusion (bite). To perform a comprehensive oral exam, we’ll recommend and take diagnostic films as needed. As we take a close look at your smile, we’ll examine your teeth, the supporting bone and soft tissues, and the surrounding areas of the mouth, head, and neck. We’ll make a note of any signs of clenching or grinding your teeth and assess your TMJ (temporomandibular joint) function. A comprehensive oral exam can also reveal the consequences that certain dietary choices, eating disorders, medications, harmful habits, and inadequate oral hygiene practices may have on your smile.
We want every patient to enjoy the benefits of a healthy and beautiful smile. At Avorio Dental, you can rest assured that your oral exam is performed with the utmost care and that every member of our team is sensitive to your needs. Based on your oral exam findings and what we see on your diagnostic films, we’ll outline what further treatment, if any, may be needed and discuss all your options in care.
A Healthy Smile is Vital to Your Overall Well-Being
At Avorio Dental, we recognize that a healthy smile is more than just an attractive asset; it is also essential to one’s overall well-being. Harmful conditions affecting your teeth, gums, jaws, and structures in and around the oral cavity can impact your overall well-being. As we perform an oral exam and check for the development of common dental conditions such as tooth decay or gum disease and screen for oral cancer, we also take note of any signs of problematic health issues that may have originated elsewhere in the body.
Today, researchers are establishing more and more links between poor oral health and systemic disease. Mounting evidence supports the idea that dental disease contributes to a range of health issues, including the following conditions:
- Digestive disorders
- Respiratory Problems
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer’s Disease
The reverse is also true. Just as oral health problems can be linked to systemic illnesses, diseases in the body can likewise produce oral health issues. According to statistics, more than 90% of all systemic diseases (conditions affecting organs and systems in the body) can manifest signs and symptoms in the oral cavity. Experiencing dry mouth, bad breath, gum problems, ulcerations, or other oral lesions may be indicative of an underlying medical condition.
