Your First Visit

What to Expect on Your First Visit to Gentle Touch Dentistry

Are you nervous when you go to the dentist? At Gentle Touch Dentistry in Harrison, New York, we’ll do everything we can to ease your fears and calm your nerves.  We are currently accepting new patients and work with most insurance plans.

From the moment you enter our office, our friendly, cheerful staff will treat you with respect.   If it’s been a while since you’ve last seen a dentist, we’ll provide the perfect environment to help you improve your oral health.

Schedule a new patient appointment through our website, or call and talk to our friendly office staff.

We’re convenient to all of Westchester County and see many patients from Harrison and Mamaroneck, White Plains and Scarsdale, Larchmont and New Rochelle, and many towns beyond.

Our first visit appointments include:

• Background Forms – fill them out online
• A discussion of your dental history, fears and goals for treatment
• Screenings for oral cancer and periodontal disease
• A meeting with our financial and insurance coordinator
• A pain-free prophylactic cleaning to remove tartar, plaque, and stains
• A personalized treatment plan that meets your needs and schedule, including at-home self-care

Compassionate and Caring from the Start

At your first appointment, we’ll ask you to fill out basic information forms. If you’d like to save time, you can fill out the forms on-line before your visit.  These forms give us the information we need to begin planning your treatment.

Dr. Steven  Polevoy understands that your time is valuable, and he doesn’t keep his patients waiting.  Once you’ve completed the forms, you’ll meet with him to go over your dental history, your fears about dental care, and your goals for your smile. This conversation will give you a chance to get to know Dr. Polevoy, express any concerns, and learn about how our team can give you the pain-free dental experience you want.

Your First Dental Exam at Gentle Touch Dentistry

Your first dental exam will include

painless screening for oral cancer and periodontal disease. Then we’ll take low-radiation digital X-rays of your teeth and jaws.  You’ll receive a prophylactic cleaning from one of our excellent hygienists. Our team will remove plaque, tartar and stains while making sure that you remain comfortable and relaxed.

You won’t find more compassionate and understanding care anywhere else in the area. Come and see us today, and learn how we can help you overcome your dental fears.

We Can Work With Your Budget and Schedule

You can talk to our financial coordinator about insurance, payment plans, and scheduling any additional visits. Dr. Polevoy will craft a custom treatment plan to help you address issues and meet your goals within your schedule and budget.

This first appointment usually takes between 60 and 90 minutes. Our office hours range from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm depending on the day of the week, so you can schedule an appointment around your work hours.  We’re accessible from all parts of Westchester and have free parking at our Mamaroneck Avenue Office. Call us today at (914) 630-2833 and schedule your first appointment.