How can we help you?
Our patients have many questions about their dental health and the services we offer. To better serve you, we've included a list of the most commonly asked questions below.
If you're in need of additional information or would like to schedule an appointment, give us a call today!
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We accept most current dental insurance plans, though we recommend contacting our office to check for any issues of compatibility.
We currently accept the CareCredit payment method for all treatments and procedures.
CareCredit is a health and dental care credit card designed to provide people a more manageable payment alternative.
Contact us immediately! Suffering through injury and pain can be extremely miserable, and you shouldn't have to wait for relief.
We understand that emergencies can happen to anyone at anytime, and we will do our best to see that you receive the treatment and the care you need right away.
Preventive Dentistry
Gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss are serious dental problems that affect millions of people every year, yet each one is highly preventable.
A consistent dental hygiene routine, combined with regular dental check-ups and examinations, is the best way to reduce the likelihood of serious dental issues down the line.
Daily brushing and flossing go a long way toward creating a clean bill of dental health, but good self-maintenance isn't always enough. Dentists provide the professional x-rays, examinations, cleanings and treatments necessary to expose potential problems, preventing an issue from getting worse while providing you information on the next best course of action.
Crowns, Bridges and Tooth-Colored Fillings
If you're missing a tooth or teeth and desperately need a solution, you may be an excellent candidate for a dental bridge.
Dental bridges are great-looking prosthetic teeth that attach to your existing healthy teeth for support. Bridges provide an effective, natural-looking solution to tooth loss and are virtually unnoticeable, giving you that full, complete smile you were hoping for. There are many options for replacing missing teeth, and after evaluating your unique situation we are usually able to give you a few choices and help you to make the decision that is best for you.
Contact us today to see if a dental bridge is right for you.
Absolutely! We provide tooth-colored filling services to anyone seeking to replace any of their silver amalgam fillings with a more natural and attractive look.
Replacing a metal filling with a tooth-colored filling is a fairly common procedure and can be performed in just one office visit. These fillings eliminate the unsightly appearance of traditional silver fillings while providing the same amount of structural support. While we still offer the option of silver fillings, many people choose tooth-colored fillings, which can be made of either a composite resin material or a durable, long-lasting ceramic. Visit or contact our office today to find out more!
There are countless options currently available to anyone looking for a brighter, more beautiful smile.
Some of our more popular cosmetic treatments include:
- Veneers and Bonding, which can correct the imperfections, gaps and discoloration in your teeth while returning symmetry and shine to your smile.
- Teeth Whitening, a powerful and effective way to remove deeply-embedded stains and discoloration.
- Tooth-Colored Fillings, which offer you the opportunity to replace your traditional metal fillings with fillings that are virtually invisible.
- Crowns and Bridges, two natural-looking treatments that can provide you with a cleaner, more complete smile.
- Dental Implant Restoration, a service that replaces your missing teeth and brightens your smile.
If you've lost a crown we recommend contacting our office as soon as possible. Crowns are generally used to preserve and protect badly damaged or decayed teeth, and the loss of one can be uncomfortable. Sometimes we can simply reattach your exisiting crown, but sometimes the fact that the crown came out is a sign that it needs to be replaced. Until we see you, don't be afraid to brush and floss the area where the crown came out. Be sure to put your crown in a safe place and remember to bring it with you when you come in to have us take a look.
We place and replace crowns on a regular basis, and the sooner you schedule an appointment the sooner we can get to work on your crown replacement. If you have a missing crown, don't hesitate to contact us right away.
Veneers, Bonding and Whitening
You bet! Advances in teeth whitening technology have made it possible to reduce and sometimes even eliminate the sensitivity that can result from professional-quality teeth whitening.
Teeth whitening methods generally rely on powerful bleaches that can create pain and discomfort in your teeth and gums. The recent introduction of densensitizing agents, however, has made it possible to protect your sensitive areas from harm by minimizing your teeth and gum's sensitivity and reducing the risk of pain from the teeth whitening process.
There are countless options currently available to anyone looking for a brighter, more beautiful smile.
Some of our more popular cosmetic treatments include:
- Veneers and Bonding, which can correct the imperfections, gaps and discoloration in your teeth while returning symmetry and shine to your smile.
- Teeth Whitening, a powerful and effective way to remove deeply-embedded stains and discoloration.
- Tooth-Colored Fillings, which offer you the opportunity to replace your traditional metal fillings with fillings that are virtually invisible.
- Crowns and Bridges, two natural-looking treatments that can provide you with a cleaner, more complete smile.
- Dental Implant Restoration, a service that replaces your missing teeth and brightens your smile.
Porcelain veneers provide people with a resilient and long-lasting cosmetic treatment that can drastically improve the appearance of their smiles.
Veneers typically last between 5 and 10 years and are extremely stain resistant, meaning you'll be able to enjoy brilliantly-white teeth for years and years to come.
Children's Dentistry
Your child's dental health is important to us, and that's why we've provided a few simple ways you can help your child maintain a healthy, clean and vibrant smile for years to come.
Create good habits at an early age. Showing your child the proper ways to use a toothbrush, floss and toothpaste and montioring their at-home dental care can instill a strong, long-lasting foundation for the future of your child's oral health.
Set an example for your child. Keeping up with your own dental health is a good way to demonstrate to your child how important good dental health really is. Brushing with your child can increase his/her interest in the behavior and help to make it more fun, as well as set a standard that's both safe and easy to follow.
Good nutrition also plays an key role in your child's overall oral health. The implementation of a nutritional, low-sugar diet can help to reduce the risk of gum diease and the possibility of more serious and costly oral ailments down the road.
If you'd like more tips on how to maintain or improve your child's oral health, or would like to schedule your child's next appointment, contact our office today.
We recommend you schedule your child's first dental visit as early his or her first birthday.
This initial visit, though typically short and involving little-to-no treatment, allows you to learn about your children's oral health and how to prevent problems from arising in the future. Our goal is to partner with you to give your child the gift of good oral health for the rest of their life. This begins with an opportunity to identify potential concerns. We will also provide diet and home care advice suited to your child's unique needs.
Dental Implant Restoration
There are countless options currently available to anyone looking for a brighter, more beautiful smile.
Some of our more popular cosmetic treatments include:
- Veneers and Bonding, which can correct the imperfections, gaps and discoloration in your teeth while returning symmetry and shine to your smile.
- Teeth Whitening, a powerful and effective way to remove deeply-embedded stains and discoloration.
- Tooth-Colored Fillings, which offer you the opportunity to replace your traditional metal fillings with fillings that are virtually invisible.
- Crowns and Bridges, two natural-looking treatments that can provide you with a cleaner, more complete smile.
- Dental Implant Restoration, a service that replaces your missing teeth and brightens your smile.
Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
Gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss are serious dental problems that affect millions of people every year, yet each one is highly preventable.
A consistent dental hygiene routine, combined with regular dental check-ups and examinations, is the best way to reduce the likelihood of serious dental issues down the line.
Daily brushing and flossing go a long way toward creating a clean bill of dental health, but good self-maintenance isn't always enough. Dentists provide the professional x-rays, examinations, cleanings and treatments necessary to expose potential problems, preventing an issue from getting worse while providing you information on the next best course of action.