Curious about your first visit with Lifelong Dental? Below is a breakdown of the experience so you know exactly what to expect!
A Focus on Patient Education
We are your partners in dental health, so we’ll always provide you with the best practices for at-home dental care. We’ll also explain why oral health issues occur and what you can do to prevent them.
Your dentist in Lara, VIC, will discuss new developments with you as studies reveal even more ways to keep your smile healthy. In fact, you should consider your check-ups and hygiene visits as educational opportunities in the dental chair.
With us, patient education is an important part of our overall philosophy.
Patient Journey
If you’re a new patient or are considering our dental practice as your new dental home, we couldn’t be more pleased.
When you encounter us, expect a warm welcome, which is really an invitation to join our dental family. At Lifelong Dental, when we talk about family, we mean it. Ours is a culture that fosters familial bonds and a long-term patient/dentist relationship.
We aim to take care of your smile for years to come and would be honored to do so.
This welcome page explores your patient journey and includes our philosophies, how to book your first appointment and what to expect.
Your First Contact with Our Team
Please book online or call our dental clinic on (03) 5282 2034. We’ll ask you how you heard about us and point you toward our social media, where we share information about our team.
An initial phone call will include gauging your oral health concerns and goals. We’ll also book your first dental exam, which can last up to 90 minutes. Your professional teeth clean typically takes one hour.
Then, we email you the new patient forms or direct you to the
portal on our website
for a quick download. You can also arrive a few minutes early and complete your paperwork in our dental clinic.
Patient-Centred, No-Pressure Dental Care
Our practice philosophy is based on informed consent and patient collaboration. We will never pressure you into treatment you don’t want or need.
We are also vigilant about keeping you informed. You’ll always be included in treatment decisions, know all the options and understand every diagnosis.
Your Trust Matters to the Team at Lifelong Dental
We work to establish trust from your very first visit and foster that trust across the years. The trust is mutual—for example, we trust you to make informed decisions about the course of your oral care and treatment. With us, you decide the way forward, and we will help you get there.
Your In-Office Dental Visit
Your friendly dental assistant welcomes you to the treatment room, has a friendly chat and asks about your goals and reasons for visiting us.
The dentist then comes in and reviews your forms and addresses your concerns.
Now, it’s time for your new patient exam or hygiene appointment.
New Patient Exam
Your comprehensive new patient exam includes x-rays as needed, a thorough exam and a treatment discussion if your dentist uncovers any issues. We’ll share all potential treatment options and explain them in detail. Your dentist will even explain how the problem may have occurred. We strongly believe in patient education!
If warranted, we’ll book your coming treatment.
Your First Hygiene Visit
The appointment focuses on your periodontal health, the state of your teeth, and gum disease. Your hygienist will be on the lookout for any potential issues as they clean your teeth. They will discuss disease patterns and help you stay vigilant in-home care.
This appointment is more than teeth clean. It is about prevention and patient education.
We Can’t Wait to Meet You
If you have questions about your upcoming visit or are considering us as your new dental home, we anticipate your call on (03) 5282 2034.