I’m not sure what I need to have done, so what should I make an appointment for?
We get this question often and wanted to revisit it.
If you are having an emergency, we are here to help! We make every effort to see a patient, established or new, on the day they call to relieve their discomfort. An x-ray will be taken of the offending tooth and the doctor will provide a limited exam. A course of treatment will be proposed and performed if time allows. If additional services are needed, either within our practice or with a specialist, those arrangements will be made for you.
If you are establishing as a new patient, I would like to share our approach to service with you. Preventative dentistry is our goal for every patient. It involves daily care, good nutrition, and periodic check-ups and cleanings. Preventive dentistry may not be where we start with every patient, but it is where we like to finish.
Restorative dentistry is basic repair of the mouth. We restore broken or leaking fillings, build crowns and bridges, fit partial and full dentures, and realign your bite. Where necessary, gum disease is treated, or root canal therapy recommended. The belief behind our restorative therapy is helping you to keep your teeth for your lifetime. Cosmetic dentistry is coming of age with new materials and procedures that make a beautiful smile accessible to everyone. Because our preventive and restorative programs have been so successful, we now have the luxury of considering cosmetic treatment for chips, gaps, and otherwise less than perfect smiles.
As described in previous articles, new patient exams include diagnostic x-rays, oral cancer screening, and a comprehensive exam with a doctor. Call a member of our Advanced Dentistry by Design team today, (775) 400-2533.