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Our
Services.
Your
Initial Visit:
Non-emergency first visits are the times when the
patient and doctor meet to discuss any dental wants or
needs. This initial visit includes a comprehensive
examination of the teeth and soft tissues of the mouth.
Any necessary radiographs will be taken at that time in
order to develop a complete diagnosis. During the
initial examination, if a treatment plan is necessary,
we will develop that plan to meet your needs. We will
then discuss our findings and recommendations with you.
If alternatives exist, we will explain these along their
advantages and disadvantages. Before any procedure
begins, we will answer any and all of your questions and
let you know the fees and estimated number of
appointments needed to complete your treatment.
Emergency Care:
If you have need for
emergency treatment, we encourage you to call the office
immediately. We will address that need and relieve any
immediate discomfort you may have. Emergency treatment,
in and of itself, almost always constitutes one visit.
Be aware that additional visits may be required to
finalize any initial therapy. You can rest assured that
we accept and answer emergency calls as soon as
possible, 24 hours a day.
For Your
Comfort:
We believe
that your visits should be as relaxed and pleasant as
possible. Please inform our staff if you have any
special needs or if we can do anything to make your
treatment experience more comfortable.
Technology:
We strive to provide our
patients with the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art
techniques as possible. We utilize an intra-oral camera
with a toothbrush-sized lens that projects images onto a
computer monitor. The biggest advantage to this system
is that it allows the patient to view exactly what the
doctor or hygienist is seeing. An added benefit is that
we find an educated patient then tends to take greater
ownership of their oral health.
An additional tool we use is a laser caries detection
wand that aids in detecting cavities while they are
still small and easy to restore. Less trauma to a tooth
means less pain and a happier mouth!
Newer technology we are now featuring is oral cancer
screening. Research shows that with careful examination
and a simple, non-invasive mouth rinse test, oral
cancers can be detected much earlier, ideally resulting
in higher cure rates. This has become standard practice
in our office.
Finally, in addition to general dentistry, we also
complete implant-supported crown & bridge restorations
as well as fit patients with traditional crown &
bridgework and dentures.
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