First Visit Expectations

We know that first visits to any doctor’s office can be intimidating. Not only is your physical comfort important to us, but your emotional well-being is, too. 

Here is what you can expect during your initial visit to The Waterfront Dental Care. 

During your first visit, we will get to know you by asking some questions about your medical and oral health history. Please bring a list of any medications you may be taking and their dosages, including all vitamins and over-the-counter supplements. 

We love to educate our patients and answer questions, so don’t be shy! We encourage you to express your concerns or desires. 

Next, you will meet our dental hygienist who will take a full set of radiographs, intraoral and extraoral photos, and perform a periodontal exam. If no signs of periodontal disease are present, you will have a routine cleaning after your exam. 

Dr. Acosta Lake will also perform a comprehensive dental examination that includes an oral cancer screening, and a TMJ, occlusion, and periodontal evaluation. Then she will review her findings with you and create a treatment plan that reflects your wants and needs while giving you a functional, healthy smile. 

We offer many payment options and can prioritize and stagger your treatments to provide you with a smile you deserve in a timeframe you can afford. 

We want your visit with us to exceed your expectations, so please ask any questions and offer any suggestions you have!