We’re looking forward to your first visit!
Whether we see a child or adult, a first visit is a time to get to know one another. We will take extra time with children to ensure they will be relaxed on this and future visits. We will discuss your immediate needs. All fees will be discussed in advance. For our patients with insurance, we will let you know ahead of time your estimated portion.
The first visit for a dental patient with include a comprehensive exam and digital x-Rays if necessary. A cleaning will be performed and completed if possible. Most patients require only one appointment to complete their cleaning. Some patients will require additional appointments if periodontal disease is diagnosed. We strongly believe in education and prevention and will recommend specific home care instructions tailored to your specific needs.
A cleaning will be scheduled following the initial visit once we know the type of gum therapy you need. This could be a regular cleaning or a series of deep cleanings depending on the diagnosis of your gum (periodontal) health. We strongly believe in education and prevention and will recommend specific home care instructions tailored to your specific needs.
We do our best to run on time. Help us by having your first visit forms filled out when you arrive. Please download, print and complete our Patient Forms.
In case you missed it during a recent visit, Palmetto Smiles would like you to join us in wishing a Happy Retirement to Dr Heather Hopkins who is retiring from clinical orthodontic practice May 31st. We thank her for the many years of orthodontic service for our patients. At the same time, we hope you've met Dr Mike Jauch during his time here in the last 6 months but if not he looks forward to meeting you in the continued orthodontic care of our patients. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the office. If your child is in active orthodontic care, we encourage you to come in with them on their next appointment so that Dr Mike can meet and update you on their care.
