What
do I do if I have an emergency when the office
is closed?
Please call our regular office number. We
have an answering service available 24/7, and
the person at the service will get in touch
with us right away. We’ll call you back as quickly as we can. |
Do you accept referrals?
We welcome them! When you refer your family,
friends and neighbors, you’re expressing
your confidence in us—and we truly appreciate
that recommendation. |
How
do the doctors keep up to date on all of the
current techniques and materials?
All of the doctors are very interested in
ensuring that our patients benefit from the
latest dental techniques and materials. We
do that by participating in many hours of continuing
education courses and seminars each year. |
I have a temporary
crown in my mouth. What happens if it comes
off or breaks?
Carefully preserve the crown (a plastic container
works well) and call our office right away.
We’ll schedule an appointment as soon
as possible so the doctor can replace the crown
in your mouth. |
What different
payment options do you provide?
We want to make your dental care as affordable
as possible, so we accept cash, check and credit
cards. We also have some extended, low-cost
payment options available through third-party
finance companies. |
I brush everyday,
but my breath just is not fresh. Is there anything
I can do?
If you have problems with bad breath, you’re
not alone! Millions of people struggle with
halitosis, or bad breath, despite daily teeth
brushing.
The first thing you can do is follow a careful
oral hygiene routine: brush twice a day, floss
daily, and clean your tongue with your toothbrush
daily. Make sure you come to see us regularly
for professional cleanings. If you wear dentures
or dental appliances, clean them carefully If your problems persist, we may suggest
a plastic tool called a tongue scraper that
cleans away bacterial build-up on your tongue
and significantly alleviates odor. Or, we can
recommend a specially prepared rinse or toothpaste
designed to actually break the odor-causing
sulfur bonds that cause bad breath. Finally,
we may also suspect a systemic or internal
problem such as an infection or underlying
condition. In this case, we may recommend a
visit with your family physician or specialist
to identify the cause. |
What is Smile
Analysis and Design?
Smile analysis and design is the complex,
exacting process that we use to create a smile
that is just right for you, a smile that compliments
your unique features. We take photographs and
models of your mouth and face before we begin
any work; then, using digital imaging techniques
and wax models, we make changes in the size,
shape and color of your teeth so that they
will be in the perfect configuration and proportion
for you. |
