Willis Family DentistryWaynesboro

New Patients

Your First Visit

Your first visit establishes the foundation for our relationship with you. The goal is simple: get to know each other and answer your questions.

What we’ll cover

We start by gathering your medical history and listening to what brought you in. You’ll have time to share concerns, questions, or anything that’s been on your mind. Dr. Youn then completes a comprehensive exam — charting your teeth and existing restorations, evaluating your gums, and screening for oral cancer.

A plan that fits you

Once we’ve looked everything over, we walk through what we found and what we’d recommend — in plain language, with the reasoning. There’s no pressure to do anything that day beyond what makes sense to you.

Save time before you arrive

Print or complete your patient forms in advance — that way you spend the visit talking with us, not filling out paperwork.

Schedule your first visit

Call our Pelham Drive office to book.

Request a Visit540-943-9703

Frequently Asked

Common questions

How long does the first visit take?
Plan on 60 to 90 minutes for a comprehensive new-patient visit. That covers paperwork review, digital X-rays, a thorough exam, oral cancer screening, gum measurements, and a cleaning if your gums are healthy. Patients with a lot of dental history may need a follow-up visit for the cleaning.
What should I expect when I arrive?
A friendly welcome at the front desk, a tour if you would like one, and a quiet exam room with Dr. Youn and your hygienist. We will spend more time talking and listening than poking — most new patients say the first visit feels less rushed than expected.
Will I need X-rays?
Almost always for a new patient — we need a baseline. We use modern digital sensors that take about 80% less radiation than older film X-rays. If you have recent X-rays from a previous office and can have them transferred, we are happy to start with those.
Will I get a cleaning at my first visit?
If your gums are healthy, yes. If you have signs of periodontal disease or have not had a cleaning in over a year, your hygienist may recommend a more thorough deep cleaning at a follow-up visit, sometimes split across two appointments.
Will treatment happen at the first visit?
Usually no. The first visit is for getting to know you and understanding what is going on in your mouth — exam, X-rays, and cleaning when appropriate. Any treatment beyond that is scheduled separately so you have time to review the plan, costs, and options.

Why patients on Pelham Drive choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro

Dr. Tyler Youn, DDS is calm, unhurried, and trained at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry — and he believes the most important skill in dentistry is listening. Patients across Waynesboro, the 22980 corridor, Stuarts Draft, Fishersville, and Lyndhurst choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro on Pelham Drive because every visit feels like a real conversation, not a sales pitch. We talk about cost up front, accept most major PPO insurance plans, and offer the Virginia Dental Club membership for patients without insurance — so cost is never the reason a smile waits. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 101 Pelham Dr, Waynesboro 22980. Call 540-943-9703 or request an appointment online.