With the advances made in dentistry today we are able to give you much better care than in the past. It is now possible for most people to keep their teeth for the rest of their lives. Total comprehensive dental care is an investment that can reduce dental disease and prevent its reoccurrence, thus eliminating unnecessary discomfort and expense caused by neglect.
We do the finest dentistry possible for our patients, but it is necessary that you help too. The use of dental floss, proper tooth-brushing, and periodic checkups are necessary to insure the success of out treatment. Good dentistry can be a long term investment that pays off in a beautiful smile, a healthy mouth, and enjoyment of the things we eat.
Thoroughness Counts Consideration is always given to eliminating our patients discomfort first. We then want to learn all that we can about you so that we may treat you properly. We will give you a thorough examination which will include a complete medical and dental history, a careful visual exam, x-rays of your entire mouth when necessary; a routine blood pressure reading, upon request, an oral cancer exam, and often diagnostic models of your mouth. We can then determine the best type of treatment indicated for you.
We consider good communication concerning your dental treatment to be one of the most important goals of your care. If you have any questions concerning your treatment or office procedures please do not hesitate to ask us or any of our office staff about them. If you feel that your questions have not been answered adequately, please ask to speak directly with a doctor.
While an extensive list of financial options is available, we request that you pay for services at the time they are rendered. This system greatly reduces billing and collection costs and results in fees which are lower than would otherwise be necessary. We will be glad to complete insurance forms without charge to assist you in securing reimbursement from your insurance company. Please do not hesitate to ask in advance about fees for planned examinations or procedures.
Our appointments are arranged several days to weeks ahead and we schedule an appropriate amount of time for the technical procedures necessary for your care. In addition, time is set aside for emergency problems which often arise. In spite of this, however, due to emergencies, and other urgent dental procedures, we, will on rare occasions be unable to honor specific appointments, or may run a little behind. We firmly believe in the value of your time and will make every effort to see you at the appointed time. If a problem arises we will contact you as far ahead as possible. If you have specific scheduling problems, please inform our receptionist when you make your appointment and we will try to accommodate you.
Very often more than one type of treatment may be possible for you. We can sit down together, discuss the possibilities, and decide upon the best type of total dentistry for your particular situation. A long term cooperative program of prevention and correction can then be undertaken. Our goal will be a lifetime of attractive appearance, comfortable chewing and lower dental costs. We invite you to discuss frankly with us any questions regarding our services or our fees. The best dental service is based on a friendly mutual understanding between doctor and patient.