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What to Expect at Your First Visit

At your first visit, Dr. Matthews will perform a thorough examination and consultation to create a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs. Patients under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Dr. Matthews will review your current X-rays and may take additional images if necessary to ensure precise planning. Afterward, we’ll discuss a detailed treatment plan, answer any questions, and schedule the procedure. When possible, surgery can be scheduled the same day, depending on medical history and availability.

We value open communication to help you feel fully informed about your treatment options, diagnosis, and any follow-up care needed. While we aim to stay on schedule, complex procedures or emergency cases may occasionally cause delays, and we appreciate your understanding.

After a Tooth Extraction

After your tooth has been removed and sutures have been placed, we will provide Post Operative Care Instructions for you to follow in the days to come. If you received sedation dentistry services for your extraction, it is important that you have a trusted, responsible adult drive you home after you are cleared to leave our facility. As your mouth begins the healing process, a clot will start to form over the tooth socket where your extraction occurred. Preservation of this clot is crucial to your healing. If it becomes dislodged, it may lead to an oral complication knows as "dry socket." You can help prevent this from occurring by not spitting, not using a straw, and avoiding smoking in the initial days after your extraction. You are also encouraged to consume a diet of soft foods and avoid anything that is hot or cold in temperature (lukewarm is best). Swelling in the jaw can often be minimized with cold compresses applied to your face outside of the extraction area. For most extraction cases, we will schedule a follow-up appointment with our surgical team about 2 week later to evaluate the healing and recovery of your extraction site.

Post-Operative Care

After your extraction, we’ll provide detailed instructions to follow during your recovery to ensure optimal healing.

Follow The Guidelines

A blood clot will form in the extraction site; avoid spitting, straws, and smoking to prevent complications like dry socket.

Follow-Up Appointment

About two weeks after your procedure, we’ll check your healing progress to ensure the extraction site is recovering well.

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For your first appointment, please bring:
  • A referral form from your dentist or orthodontist

  • Recent X-rays

  • A list of any medications or allergies

  • Medical and dental insurance cards

  • Completed registration forms

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Patient Registration

Pre-register with our office by completing our secure online Patient Registration Form. After filling it out, simply press "Complete and Send" to submit your information. We prioritize the security and privacy of your personal data and have taken every measure to protect it.

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Online Referral Form

Refer patients to our office by completing our secure online Referral Form. After filling it out, press "Complete and Send" to automatically submit the information. We prioritize the security and privacy of patient data and have taken every precaution to protect it.

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