Before We Meet you

Before your first visit to our office, we will send you a Welcome Packet. If you have any questions regarding your dental care or our office and staff, please let us know! We will include additional information in your Welcome Packet to help answer your questions!

Your First Visit

Your first visit to Dr. Ryning or Dr. McGonegle typically includes an x-ray that allows the doctors to view the structure of the jaw, the position of any teeth that have not yet erupted, malformed roots, and tooth decay.

The initial visit also involves getting your medical history. When you share your medical history with Dr. Ryning or Dr. McGonegle, be sure to provide complete, up-to-date information on your health. Inform your dentist if you have experienced recent hospitalization or surgery, or if you have recently been ill. Also tell Dr. Ryning or Dr. McGonegle the names, doses, and frequency of any medications you are taking — whether prescription or over-the-counter products — and the name of your physician. Inform Dr. Ryning or Dr. McGonegle of any changes in your health or medications. This information will help Dr. Ryning or Dr. McGonegle to select the most safe and effective method of treatment for you.

Consultation

After the doctor has evaluated your records, we discuss any followup treatment with you in detail, including the cost for your particular case.

Regular Appointments

Regular checkup appointments typically take 20 to 40 minutes. Patients are seen by appointment only. We make every effort to be on time for our patients, and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us immediately.