New Patient Experience

General dentistry is the foundation of comprehensive oral care — and at Holistic Dental Associates in Spring, TX, it's where your health journey begins. Our general dentistry services include everything from fillings and crowns to periodontal care and dental emergencies, all performed through the lens of biological dentistry. Dr. Teresa Scott, Dr. Rachel Perry, Dr. Adrienne Williams, and our team of holistic professionals are looking forward to serving your needs.

In our approach to biological dentistry, we see the mouth as an integral part of the whole body. We actually CARE about how the materials we use and the procedures we perform can affect the body, and how interferences in the mouth can also affect the body. Because of this, our entire ADULT New Patient Experience is 4–5 hours long, may span several appointments, and is quite different than what you may have experienced anywhere else.

What should I expect at my Records Appointment?

To fully understand what condition your mouth is in, we gather a number of records at your records appointment: 3D CBCT scan, complete set of digital x-rays, complete set of photos of existing teeth, chart existing restorations, complete periodontal charting, materials compatibility testing, dental bioelectrical assessment (DBA), salivary testing, and a sleep study to screen you for sleep disordered breathing. It is VERY comprehensive, and it is absolutely an investment in your overall health!

Our business team members will discuss any financial implications with you personally. During this appointment, we will also give you a supplement to negate any potential effects of any radiation from the X-rays.

Our hygienist will evaluate the presence of any sensitivities or reactivity to commonly used materials in our dental office. All of our materials have been vetted for safety and biocompatibility. However, not all materials can be used with all patients, so this test will help guide us in determining which materials work best for you.

Our Dental Bioelectrical Assessment measures the bioelectrical energy in your teeth, much like an EEG measures brain waves or an EKG measures heartbeats.

Dental cleaning is NOT performed until we have had a chance to fully evaluate all data we gather, because a full assessment of your systemic condition needs to be made. Therefore, it may be your third or even fourth visit with us before you actually receive a cleaning. We promise, we will clean your teeth — after gathering all the necessary information.

It is important to TEST, NOT GUESS.

What should I expect at my Comprehensive Exam appointment?

After all data has been gathered and specialist interpretations are received, you will finally meet with the doctor for your 60–90 minute comprehensive exam. During this visit, the doctor performs:

• Goal-setting interview for your relationship with our office
• Thorough medical history evaluation
• Periodontal evaluation including microscope test
• Oral cancer screening and salivary pH screening
• Nutritional assessment and iodine deficiency screening
• Mercury filling screening, bite evaluation, and TMJ evaluation
• Tethered oral tissue screenings (tongue, lip, cheek)
• Airway assessment and oral infection evaluation
• Complete review of all findings and personalized treatment plan

We believe that the more informed you are about the treatments and therapies available to you, the more empowered you'll be to make confident decisions about your health. Congratulations on taking this new step in your health journey!