Dental Treatment Plans

Why you need one, and what is available

It is always good to have a solid dental treatment plan. A solid dental treatment plan will keep your teeth and gums healthy all the time, decrease the chance of having a painful toothache, and increase your smile. At Greater Brainerd Dental, we do accept new patients and care a great deal about our loyal patients. New patients will always see Dr. Clark first regardless of what type of appointment is made. At this initial visit we will take any necessary x-rays, examine your teeth and oral health altogether, and give you a detailed treatment plan.

If you have had any type of x-rays taken within a year, then it would be beneficial to get those from your previous dental office and bring them with you. The type of examination Dr. Clark will give depends on the reason for your visit, whether you have a toothache caused by an abscess, just want a "regular cleaning," or broke a tooth the night before.

• A comprehensive exam is a very thorough look at your teeth and gums. We check for possible TMJD, oral cancer, and decay present, if any.
• A limited exam is looking at a specific tooth or gum area that is bothering you at the time.
• A periodic exam is for the patients that we see every few months. We check to see if your oral well-being is maintained at the time of your regular cleaning appointment.

Here at Greater Brainerd Dental, Dr. Clark will review your x-rays and oral health to make a treatment plan. We will thoroughly explain your treatment plan to you in detail and give you a computer printed copy for you to take home. Every patient will get a treatment plan.