Dr. McDowall
will assess your needs with a comprehensive examination and
a complete "inventory" of your mouth. He will record
the current condition of all your teeth and soft tissues and
any past completed dental procedures. A series of pictures
from an intra-oral camera will be taken as well as a set of
x-rays detailing the entire mouth (Full
Mouth X-ray series).
After
reviewing the patient's x-rays, intra-oral camera pictures,
and the results of the comprehensive examination, Dr. McDowall
will discuss his diagnostic findings with you. The patient
will be given his treatment options as the doctor develops
a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs.
Treatment
Plan
The Treatment
Plan is a customized written inventory of all treatments and
procedures that Dr. McDowall has recommended. Fees for each
treatment and procedure are listed.
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Insurance
patients:
The
office will estimate the insurance
and patient's portion of the dental fees on the Treatment
Plan. This is only an estimate and is not a guarantee of
payment by the insurance company. The patient is responsible
for all fees the insurance company does not pay.
Remember
that the insurance company only pays a portion of your dental
fees. To avoid disappointment, make sure that your dental
insurance assumptions are correct.
