What to Expect on Your First Visit

Your first visit

Karande Biological Dentistry – Virginia welcomes you to our dental “family”! Here are a few things to expect during your first dentist visit and as you embark on this journey to better oral health and wellness with us.

The consultation

Our team in Stafford leaves no stone unturned when it comes to getting to know you as a whole person, not just as a set of teeth and gums. Be prepared to talk about your dental and medical history, as well as your goals. Dr. Sachin Karande also reviews all available information to better understand your needs, knowing that oral health influences and is influenced by the health of your entire “system.”

A thorough exam

Dr. Karande applies his knowledge to assess for the usual dental suspects, like tooth decay and gum disease. He also evaluates for oral cancers, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders, airway problems, sleep-disordered breathing, and other conditions that affect your oral health and quality of life beyond the condition of your teeth and gumline.

Advanced diagnostics

To ensure we accurately understand your needs, Dr. Karande has invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies. These technologies include 3-D CBCT scans of the jaw, teeth, and surrounding tissues, as well as intraoral scans that provide detailed impressions of the teeth, gums, and tissues in real time.

Digital Smile Design

We utilize Digital Smile Design, which allows patients to preview and make changes to a mock-up of their smile before any procedures are performed. This will enable them to test out their new smile before the final results are revealed.

Treatment planning

Findings from the above steps inform our highly personalized recommendations for care. This initial visit is all about getting to know you better and understanding your concerns. Only then can we get you on the right track to addressing the root causes of any issues that may be identified during your exam. This complete understanding allows us to target the source of any problems, which promotes your long-term health and wellness.