Dental Exam and Treatment Planning

Dental Exam and Treatment Planning In Cottleville, MO

One of the most important steps in healthcare is a proper evaluation. This is typically achieved at your first appointment and gives you a chance to express your dental concerns and desires. This same appointment gives us a chance to evaluate your oral health and determine your needs. With the use of radiographs, and other diagnostic techniques, we can work together to create a plan of action that satisfies your dental needs and desires.

Following the steps of a treatment plan is important to keep our goals clear and to eliminate any confusion or inefficiency. The treatment plan can typically be thought of as having many phases, depending on the complexity of the treatment needed. However, the goals of the plan are as follows:

1. Address urgent dental needs – Pain, Infection, etc.
2. Clean and stabilize the teeth and gums
3. Remove teeth that cannot be saved
4. Restore teeth that can be saved
5. Replace teeth that are missing
6. Maintain oral health

In some instances, a treatment plan may need to be reevaluated due to complexity or financial changes. We are always willing to discuss your treatment to make sure the options and decisions are clear and understood.