Your first visit, we usually reserve about two hours.

New Patients

Your first visit is about getting a complete picture of your dental health, understanding what we see, and giving you time to ask questions without feeling rushed.

That gives us time to take the records we need, complete a thorough exam, and sit down with you to go through everything we find.

What we do at your first visit:

Records

X-rays, digital photographs, and when helpful, a 3D scan of your teeth.

Comprehensive Exam

We evaluate your teeth, gums, bite, existing dental work, and overall oral health.

Review together

We sit down with you, show you the images, and explain what we found.

Then we go through it together

We'll review the x-rays and photographs with you so you can see what we see. We'll talk about what needs attention now, what may need attention in the near future, and what we can simply watch over time.

When it's useful, we'll also show you examples of healthy anatomy and similar cases Dr Aulakh has treated so you have a better idea of what we're talking about.

Immediate needs

Problems that are causing symptoms, actively getting worse, or should be addressed sooner rather than later.

Near-future needs

Things that are stable for now, but may need treatment in the future.

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Long-term watch

Things that don't necessarily need treatment now and can be monitored over time. We can take photos and compare them over time.

No surprises. No pressure.

We’ll explain what we see, discuss your options, answer your questions, and give you the information you need to decide what makes sense for you.

Ready to schedule?

You can schedule your first visit online at any time. After your appointment is scheduled, our staff will send you a link to complete your new patient forms electronically before your visit.

Prefer paper forms?

We also keep printable forms available for patients who would rather complete them by hand and bring them to the office.

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  • How long is my first visit?
    We usually reserve about two hours for a new patient visit. That gives us time to take the records we need, complete a thorough exam, and sit down with you to go over what we find without feeling rushed.

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  • What happens at my first visit?
    We’ll typically take the necessary X-rays and a complete series of digital photographs. Depending on your situation, we may also take a 3D digital scan. Dr. Aulakh will examine your teeth, gums, bite and existing dental work, then review everything with you.

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  • How do I complete my new patient forms?
    Once your appointment is scheduled, our staff will send you a secure link to complete your paperwork online. If you prefer paper forms, printable versions are also available.

  • Do you accept dental insurance?
    We are in-network with Washington Dental Service (Delta Dental of Washington) and Premera. We also see patients with many other insurance plans and offer courtesy discounts that may help make our fees more comparable to in-network rates. If you’re unsure how your plan works at our office, give us a call and we can help you understand your benefits.

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  • What should I bring to my first appointment?
    Please bring your dental insurance information, a list of any medications you take, and anything you think would be helpful for us to know about your dental or medical history.

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  • Can I schedule my first appointment online?
    Yes. You can choose an available appointment time through our Schedule Online link. If you’d rather talk with someone first, you’re always welcome to call the office.