Neighbor / Restorative care conversations
Understand your repair options.
A clear starting point for discussing a damaged tooth, an existing restoration or options for a missing tooth.
How it works
Three practical steps
- 1
Describe the reason
Explain what you are hoping to discuss without sending sensitive records through an unsecured channel.
- 2
Confirm the practical details
Ask how information is collected, what the appointment costs and where to arrive.
- 3
Discuss the choices
Have the proposed next steps and alternatives explained before deciding.
Care options
Restorative care conversations
Assessment comes before a recommendation. Ask how options, alternatives, cost and practical timing are explained.
- Assessment inquiry
A damaged tooth
Ask about assessment of a chipped, worn or damaged tooth and how possible repair options are considered.
- Review inquiry
An existing restoration
Discuss a concern about a filling, crown or other existing dental work.
- Planning conversation
A missing tooth
Ask how replacement options and the possibility of no treatment are discussed for your circumstances.
Illustrative services, timings and prices for this fictional design concept.
A prepared visit
The appointment starts with information.
A clear inquiry can make the next conversation more useful. Describe the reason for the visit and ask about time, costs and what to bring.
If treatment is proposed, ask about the options, alternatives and practical commitment. You should understand what has been suggested before deciding how to proceed.
Before you visit
- Will I need more than one visit?
- That depends on the assessment and any proposed option. Ask for the likely stages and time commitment before deciding.
- Can the alternatives be explained?
- Yes. Ask about the available approaches, their limitations, costs and the option of deferring treatment where appropriate.
- What about an urgent problem?
- Use an appropriate local urgent dental service. This design example is not a live clinical contact.
Make the first inquiry useful
Ask about the appointment process, access arrangements and the secure way to provide any required information.
- Tuesday to Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- By appointment
- Sunday and Monday
- Closed