{"id":4405,"date":"2025-07-14T22:20:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T22:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/?page_id=4405"},"modified":"2025-07-15T23:52:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T23:52:05","slug":"new-patients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/for-patients\/new-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"New Patient Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What to Expect at your first periodontal appointment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We understand that visiting a specialist for the first time can feel overwhelming. Our goal is to make your experience as smooth, informative, and comfortable as possible. Here’s what you can expect when you come to our office for your first appointment.<\/p>

From the moment you arrive, our friendly team will greet you and help you get settled. If you haven\u2019t already completed your new patient forms online, we\u2019ll ask you to fill them out in the office. Please bring a list of your current medications, any recent X-rays (if available), and your referral slip if you were sent by your general dentist.\u00a0<\/p>

All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Your first visit is typically a consultation. During this appointment, your periodontist will:<\/p>

  • Review your dental and medical history<\/li>
  • Perform a thorough periodontal examination, including measurements of your gum pockets<\/li>
  • Take necessary diagnostic images, such as X-rays or a 3D scan, if not already provided<\/li>
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    Based on your examination and diagnostic findings, we\u2019ll explain your diagnosis and outline any recommended treatment options. We take the time to answer your questions and make sure you fully understand your condition and the proposed next steps.<\/p>

    For some patients, treatment may begin the same day. For others, additional planning or coordination with your general dentist may be needed before treatment begins.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Next Steps<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      What to Expect at your first periodontal appointment We understand that visiting a specialist for the first time can feel overwhelming. Our goal is to make your experience as smooth, informative, and comfortable as possible. Here’s what you can expect when you come to our office for your first appointment. From the moment you arrive, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":4399,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4405","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4405","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4405"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4405\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4637,"href":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4405\/revisions\/4637"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/basekampdesignclient.com\/perio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}