Your First Visit
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome old friends and new patients to The Art of Smiles. If you are visiting our office for the first time, we are eager to address any inquires you may have about our services, technologies, and what you can anticipate from us. As our valued patients, you are family to us. Therefor, we approach your needs with utmost respect and a genuine commitment to assist you. Here is what you should be aware of prior to you appointment with The Art of Smiles.
ALL OF THE DETAILS, NONE OF THE HASSLE
BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT
Let our staff help you pick a convenient date and time for your visit and schedule your first appointment. To schedule an appointment, you can call us at (832)510-8791, email us info@theartofsmiles.org, or book online.
NEW PATIENT FORMS
As a new patient, you need to fill out a patient record and tell us about your dental problems, previous treatments, medications you currently take, and general health conditions. We want to know everything about your health to pick the correct treatment and minimize the risk of complications.
INSURANCE
To complete the patient form, we kindly ask you to provide the details of your insurance policy or membership plan.
AT THE OFFICE.
After arriving at The Art of Smiles, our receptionist will greet you with a warm smile and help prepare for your appointment.
When Dr. Hernandez is ready to see you, an assistant will take you to the office to receive a consultation and treatment.
EXAM, X-RAY, HEALTH HISTORY
Talk to Dr. Hernandez about your issues, expectations, and health history to make sure you are on the same page. After a careful visual examination, you might need to go through X-ray diagnosing to detect conditions invisible to the naked eye.
TREATMENT PLAN
As soon as Dr. Hernandez sees the whole picture of your oral health, she will come up with a treatment plan and alternatives. You will be given full information about their efficiency, duration, and cost.
FINAL QUESTIONS
Do you still have any questions or concerns? Don’t be scared to ask Dr. Hernandez about anything you have on your mind. With detailed and honest information on your hands, you can make the best decision regarding your oral health.
SCHEDULE NEXT VISIT
If the next appointment is necessary, be sure to talk to the receptionist and pick the date and time based on Dr. Hernandez’s advice and convenience for you.
FAQ
What is the difference between general and cosmetic dentistry?
General dentistry focuses on maintaining or restoring your oral hygiene through prevention, diagnosis and treating oral diseases. Cosmetic treatments focus solely on the appearance of your teeth and smile. Please visit our Services page for a list of our most popular treatments.
What will it cost?
Since all patients are different, your initial comprehensive exam must be completed before establishing your treatment plan and the fee for care. The fee for dental treatment can vary considerably depending on the type of problems and the complexity and length of treatment. An approximate fee can usually be determined at the initial visit; but on occasion, some initial treatment or further diagnostics must be completed before the final treatment plan can be established. Our philosophy of practice is to treat as conservatively as possible to attain treatment goals.