We want you to have the very best experience at Nightingale Family Dental, whether it’s your first visit or your 50th!
PREPPING FOR YOUR VISIT
First time visiting our office?
Here are a few things to keep in mind to make your visit with us the best it can be…
Think about any questions you might want to ask in advance
All questions are important and sometimes being in the dental chair can have you draw a blank on the questions you would like answered. One of the best ways to ensure you get all of your questions answered is to jot them down!
Write down (on paper or even in your phone) the things you would like to discuss with us! We’re happy to answer any and all questions; what’s important to you is important to us!
Practice regular oral hygiene at home
The easiest way to make your appointment a breeze is to maintain brushing and flossing at home between visits. And yes, it’s a bit cliché to hear this from your dentist, but it actually can benefit you during your dental appointment.
The more you work in-between visits, the less time, discomfort and “scraping” we will have to do during your visit! Brushing after every meal and flossing regularly will ensure your visit is as quick and comfortable as possible.
Make sure you know where you’re going (even if you’ve been here before!)
Because you only visit us a few times a year it can be tricky to remember exactly where you’re going! Click over to the “Contact” page to get directions.
Our patients are the best at being on time which makes every appointment stay right on schedule for the day!
Let us know if anything has changed
Knowing your health history is vital to us being able to serving you best. We will do an intake to gain insight into your health history and ask for other contact details as well. We will also gather your insurance information so we can file a complimentary insurance claim on your behalf.
Think relaxing thoughts
We know that visiting the dentist isn’t probably in the top 10 (top 100?) places you want to be, even though we LOVE having you.
It’s helpful to think through your appointment and remember that making sure you’ve eaten beforehand, are wearing comfortable clothing, and that you communicate any particular concerns directly to us. This will ensure your appointment is as quick and as comfortable as possible.
FIRST VISIT?
No problem!
We truly believe in Dr. Belknap’s (the founder of our practice in 1996) motto, which is: “come in as a patient and leave as a friend.” Our hope is that once you visit our practice, Nightingale Family Dental becomes your “dental home” for life.
Your providers.
Upon visiting Nightingale Family Dental, you will see either Dr. Jimmy or Dr. Lisa. Both dentists are ready to address any of your oral health care needs and rotate hours within the practice.
Your treatment.
We will address any immediate needs you may have and upon completion of your immediate needs, you will begin a regular hygiene visit schedule. We recommend regular oral hygiene visits (typically every 6 months) and will coordinate any additional treatment needs to best fit your schedule.
Your convenience.
We have an excellent in-house payment coordinator that will file any insurance claims complementary and on your behalf. We’ll work directly with you and your insurance to make sure that you are able to cover the investment of any treatment that you need in a way that works for you.