Here is a list of some common questions that we receive from our patients
Our office will conduct an examination; take necessary x-rays, diagnosis, and treatment plan if you are a new patient to our office.
If you have not had regular cleaning every 6-12 months, you may require more extensivetreatment than a routine cleaning. The examination is the only way to determine what typeof treatment you need.
Individuals accumulate plaque and calculus (tartar) at different rate. If you have hard deposits(calculus around the bottom of your teeth and underneath the gum line you will need deepscaling/root planning.
Periodontal disease is a progressive disease, and if left untreated, may result in bleeding,irritated gums and loss of teeth. A simple cleaning therefore is not appropriate until thedisease is treated.
Your child may have deep grooves in the chewing surfaces of his/her molars. Sealants areused to help prevent food from getting caught in the grooves causing decay. Sealants maywear and need replacement but are usually less expensive-and painless- than having acavity filled.
Your child may have deep grooves in the chewing surfaces of his/her molars. Sealants areused to help prevent food from getting caught in the grooves causing decay. Sealants maywear and need replacement but are usually less expensive-and painless- than having acavity filled.
A Crown is a type of restoration that is place on teeth which have lost most of their structure.There are many different types of crowns. Your dentist makes the determination which crownis best for your situation. The process of making a crown is a multi step procedure and isusually done in two appointments.
