What to Expect on Your First Dental Visit
At Ferris Lane Dental in Barrie, our dentists and team welcome new patients to join our family. We aim to make you feel comfortable and healthy, whatever your oral health care needs may be.
Joining Ferris Lane Dental
At Ferris Lane Dental in Barrie, our goal is to understand your concerns and determine your dental needs in order to create a personalized treatment plan. Our dentists will also take this time to learn more about what you would like out of your dental appointments, as well as your own goals.
What to expect at your first dental appointment:
We'll review three key areas that in combination will give us a clear picture of your oral health and your needs.
- Your Dental Care History: We'll review your dental and medical care history, as well as any concerns you currently have about your oral health.
- Complete Oral Exam: We'll perform a complete oral exam, including X-rays to help us assess the overall health of your smile.
- Full Oral Health Plan: We'll prepare recommendations for your total oral health, which will include full oral maintenance, as well as the potential of additional dentistry services that we agree upon.
How long will my first appointment take?
Your first appointment at our Barrie office will take approximately 60–90 minutes. This will allow us to conduct a thorough review and create a plan to meet your dental needs.
To simplify your first appointment, please print and complete our New Patient Form* prior to your visit. New Patient Form
*IMPORTANT: Any form submitted by email must be encrypted, to ensure it is secure. By submitting an unencrypted email form, you are consenting to an unsecured email. Alternatively, please print off the form, complete it, and bring it to our office.
How do I pay for my dental work?
An investment in your teeth is an investment in your long-term health. Payment is to be rendered at the time of service.
Methods of Payment
We currently accept payment in the form of cash, debit card, MasterCard and Visa.
Dental Insurance
We will happily assist you in submitting a claim to your insurance via Electronic Data Interchange that will result in much faster receipt of payment to you from the insurance company sometimes in a matter of days.