The New Patient Process
Many patients come to Nelson Family Dental because they want someone to really look at their teeth.
Not just one tooth. Not just what insurance covers. Not just a quick glance and a list of procedures.
Our new patient process is designed to help you understand the whole picture: your concerns, your history, your photos, your bite, your gum health, your old dental work, your missing teeth, your tooth wear, and your long-term goals.
Sometimes the answer is simple. Sometimes the answer is complex. But either way, we want the recommendation to make sense.
(Picture: Dr. Chris with his grandmother Donna Nelson).
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What happens behind the scenes?
A lot more than most patients realize. After we gather records, Dr. Chris spends time reviewing the details before making recommendations. That may include:
Digital photographs
X-rays
3D scans
Bite and tooth-wear patterns
Gum and periodontal health
Old crowns, fillings, bridges, implants, or dentures
Missing teeth and shifting teeth
Cosmetic concerns
Risk factors that could affect long-term success
Whether a specialist should be involved
A practice built around relationships.
Nelson Family Dental has been part of Redding since 1960, this picture shows Dr. Chris and Dr. Leon separated by a few decades (same age in the pictures), but our practice today is not just built on history. It is built on relationships, trust, communication, and doing the little things carefully.
We were honored to be recognized by the Redding Chamber of Commerce, but the reason that recognition matters to us is simple: it reflects the kind of practice we are trying to build every day.
A place where patients feel known.
A place where details matter.
A place where complicated dentistry is explained clearly.
A place where long-term relationships still matter.
Why we usually separate the exam and consultation.
When a case is simple, the next step may be simple.
But when the situation is more involved, we often separate the records appointment from the consultation. That gives Dr. Chris time to study the case, organize the findings, and think through options before sitting down with you.
We do not believe complex dentistry should be rushed into a ten-minute conversation at the end of an appointment.
You deserve time to understand what is happening and what choices are available.
You will see what we see.
We use photos, scans, and real examples because they make dental decisions easier to understand.
Many patients tell us: “I’ve never had someone look at my teeth this way.”
When you can see what we see, the conversation changes. It becomes less mysterious, less rushed, and more useful. Instead of being handed a treatment plan you do not understand, you get to be part of the discussion.
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