At Schaefer Advanced Dentistry, we believe in doing things right the first time — which is why your initial dental appointment with Dr. Schaefer and Dr. Malone is much more than a routine cleaning.
What to Expect During Your First Visit
During your new patient visit, you’ll meet personally with Dr. Schaefer and Dr. Malone to discuss your unique dental needs, concerns, and smile goals. This one-on-one consultation helps us tailor your treatment to you from the very start.
Next, we perform a comprehensive dental exam that evaluates every aspect of your oral health, including:
- Your overall health history and how it impacts your dental wellness
- The stability and function of your jaw joints (TMJ) and bite alignment
- Muscles of the head and neck to detect any tension or dysfunction
- The condition of your gums, bone, and supporting tooth structures
- Detailed assessment of each tooth for decay, damage, or disease
- A complete smile analysis — evaluating tooth position, shape, contour, and color
Personalized Dental Care and Treatment Planning
After gathering all this critical information, Dr. Schaefer and Dr. Malone will review their findings with you thoroughly. Together, you will develop a customized dental care plan that addresses your current needs and supports a lifetime of oral health, function, and aesthetics.
Our goal is to empower you with a clear “blueprint” for maintaining your healthiest, most beautiful smile well into the future.
Prepare for Your Visit
To make your first visit as smooth as possible, we invite you to:
- Print a map and directions to our Louisville dental office
- Complete your new patient forms in advance and bring them with you
Our Forms
We have made our new patient forms available to you as Adobe Acrobat files. For your convenience, we recommend printing and completing these forms at home.
Please remember to bring your completed forms with you for your first appointment. If you have any problem getting these files to print properly, please call our office and we will gladly send or fax them to you.
Financing
For your convenience, we offer flexible financing options through CareCredit. Our friendly staff is always available to answer questions about payment plans or insurance.
We look forward to welcoming you into our dental family! Contact Schaefer Advanced Dentistry today to schedule your comprehensive new patient appointment with Dr. Schaefer and Dr. Malone — your partners in lifelong dental health.
