Your initial appointment typically begins with a comprehensive consultation. During this visit, we will review your dental and medical history, discuss your current concerns, and perform a thorough examination. If needed, digital X-rays may be taken to give us a complete understanding of your oral health. After evaluating your teeth, gums, and bite, we will explain our findings, review your diagnosis, and outline personalized treatment options tailored to your needs.

To help us provide the best possible care, please bring the following to your consultation:

• Your referral slip and recent X-rays (if applicable)
• A list of any medications you are currently taking
• Information about known allergies or medical conditions
• Your medical and dental insurance information

In some cases, treatment may be completed on the same day as your consultation. However, more complex treatment plans or certain medical histories may require additional evaluation and a second appointment. Please inform our office in advance if you have any medical conditions that could impact treatment, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves or joints, rheumatic fever, or blood disorders.

If you have had X-rays taken within the past six months, please ask your previous dentist to forward them to our Irvine, CA office. If time does not allow, you may arrange to pick them up and bring them with you to your appointment.

For patients under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present at the initial visit.

If you have any questions about what to expect during your first dental visit in Irvine, CA , please contact us today at (949) 861-3131. We look forward to welcoming you to Daniel Sung Suh, DDS Joseph Dental Group.