Your first visit takes about 90 minutes. You will leave with answers, what your mouth looks like, what (if anything) needs attention, what each option costs, and a written plan you can take home.

Your First Visit at Dental Excellence

Comprehensive exam, full digital imaging, airway-aware evaluation, and transparent pricing, all in 90 minutes, all under one roof.

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What's different here

AAOSH member

Airway and bite evaluated

CBCT when indicated

Not just bitewings

90 minutes

Unhurried, comprehensive

Written plan

Costs and options on paper

What you can expect

Comprehensive exam

Full intraoral examination, soft-tissue and oral cancer screening, periodontal charting, bite analysis, and airway evaluation, not the five-minute walkthrough you may have had elsewhere.

Modern imaging

Digital X-rays at significantly lower radiation than film. 3D cone-beam CT (CBCT) when implant or airway evaluation indicates it. We show you what we see on screen.

Treatment plan in writing

Before you leave, you have a written plan: what we found, what (if anything) needs treatment, the priority, the cost with insurance estimate, and timing options.

Time to ask questions

Dr. LaDuque is the dentist who sees you start to finish. The exam ends with time to talk, your concerns, your goals, your questions about anything we found.

The 90-minute walkthrough

Here's exactly what happens at the first visit, in order.

1. Welcome and review (15 min)

Front-desk welcome, paperwork review (if not done at home), insurance verification confirmation, and a brief tour. You meet the team you'll work with.

2. Imaging and exam (45 min)

Digital intraoral imaging, full clinical exam by Dr. LaDuque (teeth, gums, soft tissues, bite, airway), and oral cancer screening. CBCT scan if indicated.

3. Plan and questions (30 min)

Findings reviewed on screen with you. Written treatment plan delivered with priorities, costs, and insurance breakdown. Time to ask anything; time to schedule the next visit if needed.

What our patients say

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“I've lived all across the US and Dr. LaDuque and his staff are so thorough and caring, not just about your teeth but your overall health. I really feel like I've found my dentist for life here!”

Gabi S. · Google review

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“I'm so thankful for Dr. LaDuque and his wonderful staff! They always take such good care of me and my boys!”

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“Very informative. Dr. Stephen was very helpful in explaining everything and laying out a plan that helps both my health and my finances regarding paying for my visits. Staff was very nice and just as helpful.”

Verified Google review · April 2025

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“Absolutely love all of the staff here! Everyone is so kind and they seem to genuinely care about their patients. Best dentist around!”

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First-visit questions

How long does the first visit take?

About 90 minutes. Comprehensive exam, full digital imaging, periodontal evaluation, airway and bite assessment, and time to talk through findings and a treatment plan if anything is needed. We don't rush this visit.

What should I bring?

Photo ID, insurance card, list of medications, and any prior dental imaging on a USB or emailed ahead. Completed new-patient forms (download from /patient-forms) save 20 minutes at check-in.

What does the first visit cost?

For insured patients, the comprehensive new-patient exam is typically covered at 100% (preventive benefit). For cash patients, our new-patient package, exam + full imaging + cleaning, is $295 paid at the time of service.

Will I get a treatment plan?

Yes. Before you leave, you'll have a written treatment plan with priorities, costs, and insurance estimates. No procedures recommended without explanation; no pressure to schedule on the spot.

What makes the first visit different from a chain practice?

Three things: airway-aware evaluation (most general dentists don't do this), comprehensive imaging (CBCT when indicated, not just bitewings), and unhurried time with the dentist who will see you forward. We're a relationship-based practice, not a high-volume model.

Schedule your first visit.

Call us or book online. We'll verify your insurance, send the new-patient packet, and have you in the chair within two weeks for most schedules.