Your first visit, without the guesswork.
Here is exactly what happens from the moment you request an appointment to the moment you leave with a written plan.
- Step 01
Before you arrive
Where a practice describes how intake and benefit details are collected ahead of the appointment.
- Step 02
Your first appointment
Allow about 60 minutes. It covers a health history conversation, a full examination, digital images and, in most cases, a cleaning.
- Step 03
Your findings
We walk through your images together and note anything that needs attention now versus anything worth monitoring.
- Step 04
Your plan
You leave with a written plan, an itemised estimate and a recommended sequence — never an obligation to book on the day.
Costs explained before treatment
Cost should never be the confusing part of dental care. This section is where a practice sets out how benefits are handled, how estimates are produced, and what options exist for spreading larger treatment plans.
- Where accepted benefit plans are listed
- Where the estimate process is explained
- Where pricing for patients without benefits is set out
- Where options for spreading larger treatment costs are described
Paperwork, handled early
We email your intake and medical history forms once your appointment is confirmed, so your visit starts on time.
- New patient intake formSent by email
- Medical history formSent by email
- Notice of privacy practicesSent by email
Questions we hear most
- How do I book my first appointment?
- Submit the appointment request form on this website or call the practice. A coordinator confirms your visit by phone or email, usually within one business day.
- Does submitting the form confirm my appointment?
- No. The form sends an appointment request. Your visit is only scheduled once a member of the team has confirmed the date and time with you directly.
- What should I bring to my first visit?
- Photo identification, your dental benefit details if you have them, a list of current medications, and any recent X-rays from a previous dentist.
- How long does a first visit take?
- Plan for about 60 minutes. Longer appointments are reserved when a specific concern needs more assessment time.
- How is dental insurance handled?
- Coverage differs from plan to plan. This answer is where a practice sets out which plans it works with and how estimates are prepared before treatment.
- What if I do not have insurance?
- This answer is where a practice explains its pricing for patients without benefits and any payment options it offers.
- I feel anxious about dental visits. Can you help?
- Yes. Tell us when you book. We allow extra time, explain each step before it happens, and agree on a signal to pause at any point.
- How often should I have a check-up?
- Many adults are seen every six months. Patients with gum disease or a higher risk of decay may be recommended a shorter interval after an examination.
Become a patient at Luma.
Request an appointment online. The practice will confirm your visit and provide any required forms before you arrive.