Your First Appointment
This is the most important part of your care. Without an accurate diagnosis, we cannot
offer viable solutions. To arrive at an accurate diagnosis you must have:
This is the most important part of your care. Without an accurate diagnosis, we cannot
offer viable solutions. To arrive at an accurate diagnosis you must have:
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- An interview with Dr. Guidry to discuss your present concerns, medical history,
dental history, and treatment expectations. - A visual examination to include: cancer examination and condition of the soft
tissue of the mouth, tongue, and cheeks. The condition of periodontal
structures, teeth, fillings, crowns, bridgework, and partial dentures is recorded. - An evaluation of the bite and Temperomandibular Joints (TMJ) and pertinent
history. - Full mouth X-ray.
- Panoramic X-ray.
- Intraoral photographs.
Based upon the information gained in the above process, Dr. Guidry will prepare a
typewritten summary for review at your next appointment.
typewritten summary for review at your next appointment.
Your Second Appointment
You and Dr. Guidry will discuss the clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment
recommendations. The objective is to:
You and Dr. Guidry will discuss the clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment
recommendations. The objective is to:
- Free your mouth of disease and any materials or procedures that may have a
negative effect upon your immune system. - Develop a plan to restore your mouth to as near normal as possible so you may
have a nice looking, healthy, comfortable and functional mouth for a lifetime.