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To schedule an appointment please contact us at:
John Highsmith, DDS
78 Nelson Street
Clyde, NC 28721
Phone: (828) 627-9282
Fax: (828) 627-1702
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What should I expect at my consultation appointment?
Norma, our new patient coordinator, will call you to have a discussion about what you're looking for. If we make you an appointment, she will mail you some important material that helps us fine tune how to best take exceptional care of you. This includes a health history and some questions about what you are looking for in a dental office, as well as your goals for your smile and health.
At the consultation appointment, Norma will take you on a tour of the office, pointing out some of the aspects of our practice that makes us different. She will spend time with you discussing your hopes and dreams for your mouth. The best way to communicate dentistry is with photographs. Dr. Highsmith will meet you and do a visual examination of your mouth and take photographs to help you to understand your options. If this is an implant consultation, we may take a CT scan to help us have a better discussion of your options. We will then discuss your specific concerns and goals and let you know what your options are. This is a consultation, not a comprehensive examination. If you choose to proceed with treatment, a thorough cleaning and full series of necessary xrays will be needed to complete the process and verify the treatment plan. Those will be done at a subsequent appointment and are not done at the same time as the consultation. If you are traveling from out of town, we can schedule the appointment in advance to take any xrays at this appointment to finalize the treatment plan to save you another trip. You may be here one to two hours, depending on your situation and how many questions and concerns you have. You will find that we take the time to listen to you!
After the consultation and examination, you should have a clear understanding of:
- What we see in your mouth.
- What it means.
- What are your options.
Then it's up to you to decide what you want to do!
If you have any questions or comments, or if you want to learn more about the services we provide, please call us at (828) 627-9282 or complete the form below.
Note: Do not use this form in case of an emergency!
