PATIENT INFO
New Patients
New Patient Form Sign In Frequently Asked QuestionsThank you for your interest in visiting Dr. Teachout. We will take the required time to properly diagnose your immediate dental concerns, review your past medical and dental history and create a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs and expectations. We will complete a thorough comprehensive dental evaluation.
Please download our Patient Forms to get started. Once you have filled out all required forms, we kindly ask that you bring them to your first scheduled appointment. Failure to do so may result in having to re-schedule a portion of your appointment, thus delaying any treatment that is recommended for you.
Forms
We understand life is hectic. To save yourself some time, please download our
patient forms online and fill them out before your appointment.
Out Of Town Patients
If you live out of our area and are interested in receiving dental care here, we would be more than happy to see you. Setting up an appointment is easy. Just call or email us today!
Whether you’re a resident of the area or from out of town, once you step into our office, you become part of our family. We’re here to help you restore your beautiful smile.
Worried about the accommodation? We can help you find a suitable place to stay here or near beautiful Dansville, New York.
Scheduling
We will schedule your appointment as promptly as possible. If you have pain or an emergency, every attempt will be made to see you that day. We try our best to stay on schedule to minimize your wait time. Since our dental office provides many types of dental services, various circumstances may lengthen the time allocated for a procedure. Emergency cases can also arise and cause delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
Please call us at our Office Phone Number (585) 335-6170.
First Visit
Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation, explaining the diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, treatment can be done the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan may require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment. Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:
- Any x-rays if applicable (Please have your previous dentists email x-rays jpeg format to dfdc@frontiernet.net prior to visit). In addition to any previous x-rays, for those that are not readable we will require a new complete set.
- Fill out the required forms.
- A list of medications you are currently taking
- As a courtesy, we will be happy to file your dental insurance for you. Please bring your insurance card with you to your first appointment. If your insurance will not reimburse our office directly, we will provide a copy for the treatment needed and you will be expected to pay for your visit in full on the day of service and then you will receive reimbursement from your insurance. Should you have any questions regarding your insurance or its coverage, please call our office and we will be happy to assist you.
IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit. Then a written consent will be required for each visit.
Privacy Policy
Our office adheres to The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act of 1996(“HIPAA”) is a federal program that requires that all medical records and other individually identifiable health information used or disclosed by us in any form, whether electronically, on paper, or orally, are kept properly confidential. This Act gives you, the patient, significant new rights to understand and control how your health information is used. HIPAA provides penalties for covered entities that misuse personal health information.
Home Care Instructions
After extraction:
- Be sure to follow these instructions carefully after an extraction as these will help the healing process and prevent later complications such as infection.
- NO SMOKING, NO RINSING THE MOUTH, NO DRINKING THROUGH A STRAW, NO SPITTING and avoid hot foods and liquids after extraction that day.
- Keep gauze packs firmly in position for 1 hour. If oozing persists, replace packs and maintain for 1 hour. Apply an ice pack to the outside of your face, next to the extraction areas, on and off for 4-6 hours. Begin salt water rinses the day after extraction. Place 1 teaspoon of salt in an 8-ounce glass of warm water. Rinse after meals.
- If Dr. Teachout prescribed a medication for pain and if an antibiotic is prescribed, be sure to finish the entire prescription as directed.
Care after surgery:
- Don’t touch! Keep fingers and tongue away from surgical area.
- Cool it! Use icepacks on surgical area (side of face) for the first 12 hours: apply ice 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off.
- Still hurts? For mild discomfort, take Tylenol every 3 to 4 hours or ibuprofen every 5 o 6 hours.
- In pain! For severe pain, please use the prescription medication for pain given to you.
- Hydrate yourself. Drink plenty of fluids. Do not use straw.
- Chew Gum. If muscles of the jaw become stiff, chewing gum at intervals will help relax the muscles. The use of warm, moist heat to the outside of your face beginning on the second day after surgery will help further with relaxation of the muscle.
- Eat soft foods! Diet may consist of soft foods, which can be chewed easily and swallowed. Recommended foods and recipes are provided in the menu section, no seeds, nuts, rice, or popcorn!
- Blood? A certain amount of bleeding is controlled by applying pressure to the surgical area for 90 minutes. Then you may eat or drink. If bleeding persists, a moist tea bag should be placed in the area of bleeding firmly for 1 hour straight.
- No smoking, please! Do not smoke for at least 3 days after surgery.
- Drugs? If you are on other medications, be sure to discuss this with our doctor or pharmacist to minimize adverse drug interactions. Do start taking a multivitamin daily, if you are not already doing so.
Post-Operative instructions for Root Canal Treatment:
- If your tooth was abscessed and left to drain, use warm salt water rinses (1 tspsalt to 8 oz warm water) after every meal.
- Take the medicines as prescribed by your dentist. Your tooth may feel better after a few days, but do not stop taking antibiotics until the recommended time is up. Exception is if you have an allergic reaction to any prescribed medicine. Call our office immediately if this happens.
- After completion of root canal treatment, a crown or cap is highly recommended.
How To Switch To Dr. Teachout
There are many reasons people look for a new dentist. Maybe their dentist may have retired or moved to a new location, or their dentist does not do the kind of procedures they are looking for. Whatever the reason, if you are looking to switch to Dansville Family Dental Care, here are two steps to make that change.
1. Transfer your dental records: You will have to sign a release form from your previous dentist to transfer your records.
2. Attend your first appointment: It’s important that you know what to expect during this appointment so that you can be prepared to provide the necessary information. You would need to inform Dr. Teachout about any pre-existing conditions you have as well as any medical treatments you are currently undergoing.
Some medications and conditions require us to check with your physician prior to completing treatment. The first step Dr. Teachout will take will be to conduct a thorough medical history and necessary dental x-rays. These x-rays will help her diagnose any oral health challenges you’re experiencing and develop the right treatment plan for you.
