Your First Visit

Thank You for Choosing Northwest Dental Specialists for Your Care!

We are excited to welcome you to our practice and look forward to meeting you soon. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore the information below and browse our website to familiarize yourself with our services and ensure you are prepared for your first visit. If you have any questions or concerns prior to your appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We Are Here to Make You Comfortable!

To best accommodate our diverse patient base, we are proud to have team members who speak Polish, Spanish, Russian, and English. If you have concerns about communication, please contact our office, and we will make arrangements to provide the best possible care.

What To Expect During Your First Visit

Your first appointment will generally consist of a consultation where our endodontists or periodontist will review your diagnosis and discuss treatment options. We may also perform your treatment on the same day, but for patients with complex medical histories or extensive treatment needs, we may schedule a separate consultation and treatment appointment.

What To Bring to Your First Appointment

To ensure your first appointment at Northwest Dental Specialists goes smoothly and efficiently, we ask that you be prepared to provide the following information at the time of your consultation:

Your referral slip
A list of medications you are currently taking (including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and supplements)
Medications you might require prior to your endodontic treatment (antibiotics or sedatives)
Your dental insurance and/or health insurance card and information

We also ask that you please alert our office of any medical conditions or special needs you have that might be of concern before your surgery, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves, artificial joints, rheumatic fever, or potential COVID-19 symptoms and/or exposure.

Forwarding Radiographs (X-Rays)

If your primary dentist has taken recent X-rays (within six months of your treatment at Northwest Dental Specialists), you can request that their office forward them to ours, or you can pick up copies from your dentist’s office and bring them to your appointment. If you do not have recent radiographs on file with your dentist’s office or additional diagnostic images are needed for your treatment, they will be taken at our facility at the time of your consultation or treatment.

Important Note for Patients Under 18 Years of Age

A legal parent or guardian must accompany all patients under the age of 18 during their consultation visit.

Contact Us With Any Questions

We are dedicated to providing a warm, welcoming experience and transparent, comfortable care. If you have any questions or concerns about your consultation or treatment at Northwest Dental Specialists, please reach out to us. We are happy to assist you in any way we can.