What to Expect
Your First Visit to Malloy Perio
At Malloy Perio, we believe every patient deserves more than a diagnosis—they deserve a complete understanding of their oral health, their treatment options, and a partner committed to helping them achieve the best possible long-term outcome.
Your first visit is designed to be comprehensive, educational, and personalized. Whether you've been referred by your dentist or are seeking a second opinion, our goal is to provide you with the information and guidance needed to make confident, informed decisions about your care.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every treatment recommendation is tailored specifically to your needs, your goals, your overall health, and the long-term prognosis of your teeth.
Your Comprehensive Evaluation
Your appointment begins with gathering the information needed to fully understand your oral health.
Depending on your individual needs, your evaluation may include:
A comprehensive review of your medical and dental history
Discussion of your concerns, goals, and expectations
Digital photographs to document your current condition
Digital radiographs as needed
Three-dimensional CBCT imaging when clinically indicated
Comprehensive periodontal charting
Evaluation of gum recession and attached tissue
Assessment of bone support around your teeth
Bite and tooth mobility evaluation
Examination of existing dental restorations and implants
Individual risk assessment for periodontal disease and future disease progression
Rather than simply looking for problems, we strive to understand why they have developed and how they can best be treated.
Understanding the Whole Picture
Periodontal health does not exist in isolation.
Your oral health is influenced by many factors, including your medical history, medications, diabetes, cardiovascular health, tobacco use, genetics, stress, and lifestyle.
Because of this, we evaluate each patient as a whole person—not just a collection of teeth.
This comprehensive approach helps us develop treatment recommendations that are appropriate for your individual health and circumstances.
Reviewing Your Findings
Once your examination is complete, Dr. Malloy will personally review your findings with you.
Using your photographs, digital radiographs, and CBCT images when appropriate, you'll gain a clear understanding of:
What we found
Why it matters
Whether treatment is recommended
What options are available
The expected benefits, limitations, and long-term outlook for each option
We believe patients make the best decisions when they fully understand their condition.
You'll never be rushed, and we'll always encourage your questions.
Personalized Treatment Options
No two patients are alike.
Some patients benefit from education and preventive care.
Others may be best treated with advanced non-surgical therapy such as Perioscopy®-assisted scaling and root planing, while others may be candidates for LANAP® Laser Therapy, regenerative procedures, soft tissue grafting, dental implants, or periodontal maintenance.
Whenever possible, our first priority is preserving your natural teeth through the most conservative treatment capable of providing a predictable long-term result.
If more than one treatment option is appropriate, we'll explain each one thoroughly so you can make the decision that's right for you.
A Partnership for Long-Term Health
Our relationship with our patients extends beyond a single appointment or procedure.
Whether your visit results in education, preventive care, periodontal treatment, or long-term maintenance, our commitment remains the same:
to help you achieve lasting oral health while supporting your overall well-being.
We believe that informed patients, personalized care, and strong partnerships produce the best long-term outcomes.
Welcome to Malloy Perio
From your first consultation to your long-term periodontal maintenance, our focus is on providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a comfortable environment where you feel heard, informed, and confident in every decision.
Whether you're here for a second opinion, treatment of periodontal disease, soft tissue reconstruction, dental implants, or simply to better understand your oral health, we're honored to be part of your healthcare team.