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title: First Dentist Visit, Richmond BC - Ironwood Dental Care
description: At Ironwood Dental Care, we know that visiting a new dentist can be daunting. In your first appointment, our friendly team will help you feel at ease.
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#### Meet the team

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#### Problems We Solve

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#### Problems We Solve

We have solutions to all your dental problems.

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- Address:  
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##### Opening hours:

- Monday          8 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday          8 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday   8 am - 6 pm
- Thursday        8 am - 6 pm
- Friday              8 am - 5 pm
- Saturday        9 am - 4 pm

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#### Your Clinic

Come and feel at home in our modern clinic.

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# Your first dental visit

We love to welcome new patients to our dental clinic. Here's what you can expect on your first visit to Ironwood Dental Care.

## Visiting Ironwood Dental Care for the first time

We understand that it can sometimes be daunting to take that first step, especially if you haven’t visited a dentist in a while. There’s no need to worry, though – our friendly and experienced team will be on hand to put you at ease from the moment you step into our dental office.

## Arriving at Ironwood Dental Care

Our clean, calm space and beautiful waterfall feature in the waiting area will immediately put you at ease as you wait for your appointment. Our experienced and dedicated reception staff will be there to answer your questions.

We also have a massage chair in the waiting area if you would like to relax before your appointment and there are refreshments available. You can even pick up a protein fruit smoothie if you haven’t had time to eat before your appointment.

## What to expect from your first appointment with us

We’ll give you a tour of the dental office and explain the dental technology that we will be using during your appointment to ensure that we are offering you the very best treatment and experience.

We can also provide warm neck pillows, blankets, and paraffin hand treatments during your appointment to make you feel relaxed. 

Your dentist and hygienist will then complete a thorough examination and create an oral and dental history. They may also ask you to complete a medical questionnaire. There will be plenty of time to discuss your dental concerns and what you would like to achieve through treatment. 

We aim to never rush our consultations and make sure we schedule well.

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## Appointment etiquette

We ask that all patients arrive in plenty of time for the start of their first appointment. Our relaxing waiting area awaits you! If you are no longer able to make your appointment, please give us as much notice as possible. We typically require 24 hours' notice to avoid a charge.

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## Book a consultation now

Take the first step towards your new smile - book a consultation with one of our dentists today. There will be plenty of time to discuss your dental concerns and to ask any questions you have about your treatment options.

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#### IRONWOOD DENTAL CARE

[8000-11688 Steveston Hwy ](https://goo.gl/maps/nSoRLnyNqbf8Junz9)  
[Richmond, BC, V7A 1N6](https://goo.gl/maps/nSoRLnyNqbf8Junz9)

Phone: [+1 604-277-7663](tel:+1%20604-277-7663)

 

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#### FORMS:

- [Dental History](https://www.ironwooddental.com/hubfs/Ironwood%20Dental%20Centre%202019/Form%20Docs/Dental-History.docx)
- [Medical History](https://www.ironwooddental.com/hubfs/Ironwood%20Dental%20Centre%202019/Form%20Docs/Medical-History.docx)
- [New Patient Questionnaire](https://www.ironwooddental.com/hubfs/Ironwood%20Dental%20Centre%202019/Form%20Docs/NP-Questionaire.docx)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.ironwooddental.com/hubfs/Ironwood%20Dental%20Centre%202019/Form%20Docs/Privacy-Policy.docx)

#### OFFICE HOURS:

- Monday 8 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday8 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
- Thursday8 am - 6 pm
- Friday 8 am - 5 pm
- Saturday                     8 am - 3 pm

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