{"id":21,"date":"2025-11-10T22:46:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T22:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fgcontent.wpengine.com\/centralvirginia\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:39:08","slug":"new-patients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centralvafamilydentistry.com\/amherst-va\/new-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"New Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"Your First Dental Visit in Lynchburg, VA: What to Expect at Central Virginia Family Dentistry\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YhGx-JihWMg?rel=0\" width=\"1317\" height=\"741\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Central Virginia Family Dentistry in Amherst! Our comprehensive family practice has been caring for generations of families across Central Virginia for over 45 years. At every visit, our goal is to make you feel right at home and more confident in your smile.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect at Your First Visit<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-16876 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.centralvafamilydentistry.com\/amherst-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/new_patients_central_va_dentist.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"468\" \/>Your first visit to <a href=\"\/amherst-va\/\">our Amherst dental office<\/a> is all about getting to know you, including your dental history, your goals, and any concerns you may have. We\u2019ll start with a thorough exam and <a href=\"\/amherst-va\/about-us\/our-technologies\/\">digital X-rays<\/a>, followed by a gentle cleaning. Then, your dentist will review your results and walk you through a personalized care plan tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to ask questions at any time. We\u2019re here to listen and provide honest, transparent guidance.<\/p>\n<h2>Comfortable Care, Every Step of the Way<\/h2>\n<p>We understand visiting the dentist can sometimes feel stressful, especially for new patients. That\u2019s why we focus on creating a calm, family-friendly environment where everyone feels at ease. Our friendly team will guide you through each step of your visit, so you always know what to expect.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re bringing your family, take advantage of our <a href=\"\/amherst-va\/about-us\/\">family block scheduling<\/a>! We can see multiple family members in a single visit to save you time and ensure everyone gets the care they need.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Long-Term Dental Home<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re here for a <a href=\"\/amherst-va\/our-services\/preventive-dentistry\/\">routine cleaning<\/a>, <a href=\"\/amherst-va\/our-services\/cosmetic-dentistry\/\">cosmetic treatment<\/a>, or <a href=\"\/amherst-va\/our-services\/restorative-dentistry\/\">restorative care<\/a>, we look forward to becoming your family\u2019s trusted dental home for years to come. Our locally owned practice is built on honesty, integrity, and genuine relationships, values that have kept generations of patients across Amherst and beyond smiling for decades.<\/p>\n<h3>Join the Dental Community at Amherst<\/h3>\n<p>Ready to join our dental family? <a href=\"tel:+1-434-946-2480\">Contact our office in Amherst today<\/a> to schedule your visit. 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