Why prepare for your first dental visit?

A first visit is an opportunity to meet the dental team, explain your needs and discuss your oral health. Located in Old Montreal, Les Dentistes du Vieux-Port welcomes new patients from across Montreal. Preparing in advance can make the appointment easier and help you share relevant information with the team.

What should you bring?

Bring your dental insurance information if applicable and an up-to-date list of medications. Tell the team about allergies, relevant medical history and recent changes in your health. If you have recent dental X-rays, ask your former clinic how they can be transferred securely.

What information should you share?

Explain the main reason for your appointment, even if it seems minor: pain, sensitivity, discomfort, bleeding gums, an aesthetic concern or simply the wish to establish ongoing care. Let the team know if dental visits make you anxious. Clear communication helps the dentist understand your priorities and tailor the conversation to your situation.

What usually happens during a first consultation?

The first visit includes a comprehensive examination and a cleaning. The comprehensive examination may include a discussion of your medical and dental history, an examination of the mouth, teeth, gums, soft tissues and bony structures surrounding the teeth, as well as a panoramic X-ray and any intraoral X-rays the dentist considers necessary. The cleaning includes scaling, all classes and units combined, prophylaxis and polishing including air polishing with sodium bicarbonate powder, fluoride treatment, and an oral hygiene demonstration. The observations and possible next steps are then explained. General information cannot replace a personalized assessment by a dental professional.

What questions can you ask?

You may ask which findings should be addressed first, what options could be considered, the benefits and limitations of each option, how many appointments may be needed, and which costs or insurance details should be verified. Ask for further explanation whenever something is unclear.

Feeling nervous before your appointment?

Mention it when booking or when you arrive. You can write down your questions and allow extra travel time. Our Old Montreal location is close to Griffintown, the Cité du Multimédia, downtown Montreal and Ville-Marie.

Ready to plan your first visit?

Our team welcomes new patients regardless of where they live or work. Contact Les Dentistes du Vieux-Port to discuss your needs and request an appointment.