Mildura Dental
183 Walnut Ave, Mildura, Vic, 3500
Ph: (03) 5021 2150
Fax: (03) 5021 2494
reception@milduradentist.com.au

Your First Dental Visit

Your first dental visit promises to be a pleasant experience.

Making sound decisions about your dental care and oral health is an easy thing to do with the right preparation beforehand:

Make a list of questions to ask your practitioner, so you don't forget anything on the day of your appointment. This includes any concerns you have, or oral problems you've been experiencing.

If you have dental insurance, remember to bring your insurance card with you.

How to Overcome Anxiety

Some people have anxiety about seeing a dentist for the first time, or after a long period of abstaining. Unfounded fears about pain or other preconceived notions, even the characteristic smell of antiseptics or the sound of a dental drill remembered from younger days can contribute to this anxiety.

Here are some tips to help prepare you for the big day:

• A few hours before your visit, refrain from drinking coffee, soft drinks, or any other beverage that may make you jittery and nervous.
• Eat foods high in protein, including cheese and eggs, because they can produce a calming effect on your body.
• Don't rush getting dressed or driving to your appointment.
• Get plenty of rest the night before, so you arrive calm and relaxed.
• Tell our office if you are nervous or have anxiety so that a treatment plan can be designed specifically for you.

Your Rights as a Patient

1. You have a right to see the dentist every time you receive dental treatment.
2. You have a right to ask about treatment alternatives and be told, in language you can understand, the advantages and disadvantages of each.
3. You have a right to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental team.
4. You have a right to know in advance the type and expected cost of treatment.
5. You have a right to expect dental team members to use appropriate infection and sterilization controls.
6. You have a right to ask your dentist to explain all the treatment options regardless of coverage or cost.
7. You have a right to be treated in a professional and ethical manner by your dentist and dental team.
8. You should have a right to schedule an appointment with the dentist of your choice. We encourage you to get a 2nd opinion if at all unsure or uncomfortable with our treatment plans. EG Tankard dental , Dr Andrew Swincer, Paul Danenburg and Dr Allan Coveney.