Appointment Scheduling

Every effort is made to adhere to our schedule and to see you promptly at your appointment time. When emergencies arise and Dr. Hudson is seriously delayed, we will attempt to notify you of this to save you the inconvenience of a long wait. If for some reason you must change an appointment, we would appreciate several days notice, and 24 hours notice a minimum.

It is our desire to provide for your dental needs as thoroughly and efficiently as possible. Complete oral health care comprises not only the elimination of existing dental disease, but the ultimate goal of preventing further destruction of the teeth and supporting tissues.

Except in emergency cases, new patients, children and adults, receive a thorough examination of the following (which may be performed in more than one appointment):

• Complete initial examination of the mouth (not just the teeth), head and neck for signs of any pathology or cancer, and a complete medical history to protect your health.
• X-ray examination of all the teeth and root area (this will vary for each individual patient) to detect decay and determine the condition of the supporting tissues.
• Intra-oral photographs.
• Prophylaxis (cleaning) and scaling of the teeth and fluoride treatment for children.

Continuing Care Appointment

Our practice philosophy is based on preventative dentistry. We hope you share in our belief that regular preventative dental health care is a sound investment. You can schedule your next recall appointment in advance with the receptionist.

Emergency Care

We recognize that you can have an emergency situation arise and we will do our best to respond to your problem promptly. If you have such a problem, please call us as early in the day as possible. If you have an emergency when the office is closed, call 957-4700 for emergency instructions.