Patient Info

Is Your Smile Hiding Something?

Answer our Patient Questionnaire to find out about the health and beauty of your smile!

Our passion is spreading the positive message of modern dentistry. If your teeth are causing you pain, either physically or emotionally, we can help. We know that if your joints, muscles and teeth work together to form a complete, healthy masticatory system, then whatever improvements we make to your teeth… crowns, veneers, inlays, implants, partials etc.… will be built on a strong functional foundation. If your smile is hiding something that gives you pain, talk to us. We can make your smile beautiful from the inside out.

• Would you like to have whiter teeth?
   Yes           No
• Do you have cracked, chipped or missing teeth?
   Yes            No
• Are your teeth worn down?
   Yes            No
• Do you have crooked or overlapping teeth?
   Yes           No
• Do you think your smile is too “gummy”
   Yes           No
• Do you wake up with jaw or facial pain?
   Yes           No
• Can you make any tooth hurt (even a little bit) by grinding your teeth together?
   Yes           No
• Are the muscles in your jaw, face or neck sore?
   Yes           No
• Do you have loose teeth?
   Yes           No
• Can you chew comfortably on only one side of your mouth?
   Yes           No
• Do your teeth feel as though they don’t quite fit together?
   Yes           No
• Do your gums bleed when brushing or flossing?
   Yes           No
• Are your teeth sensitive to cold or hot temperatures?
   Yes           No
• Can you make either your left or right jaw joint (TMJ) hurt or bother you in any way when you grind your teeth together?
   Yes           No
• If you have had any caps(crowns) or bridgework done, did it affect your speech or create pressure or discomfort in your lips?
   Yes           No
• Are previously done caps, veneers, or bridgework undetectable.Does the restorative work look naturally beautiful?
   Yes           No
• Do you have any problems with restorations coming loose or breaking?
   Yes           No

New Patient Visit

As you first walk through our doors, our team will make you feel comfortable, greet you by your first name, offer you a drink, and escort you to a seat in our consultation room. One of our dentists and a team member will talk to you for perhaps an hour and a half to understand your needs and to conduct a comprehensive examination. This may include a review of your dental and medical history, an oral cancer screening, dental x-rays, periodontal charting, education on home-care and periodontal disease, a full TMJ exam including muscle palpations, and possibly a diagnosis. For some patients, it can be an emotional event, charged with painful memories of previous dental visits, and a renewed hope of what can be accomplished. We have helped many phobic patients renew their faith in dentistry and achieve the smile of their dreams. Should you have any questions or concerns before your appointment, please do not hesitate to call.

Preventive Care

During regular check-ups and recall visits, we take care to ensure the ongoing health of your teeth. In particular, we strive to prevent cavities and disease by using:

Diagnostic x-rays
Fluoride treatments and sealants
Routine periodontal (gum) examinations
Oral cancer screenings
Laser soft tissue management

Periodontal Disease Management

Time and gum disease can shrink the underlying bone and gum tissue that hold your teeth in place, collapsing the proportions of your face, exposing tooth roots and adding years to your appearance.

Early detection is the key to avoiding costly and painful dental treatment. Prevention begins with the control of plaque and calculus, the main cause of decay and periodontal disease. In fact, the major cause of tooth loss in adults is periodontal disease, which is known as the silent killer of teeth because most patients feel no symptoms until it’s too late. With regular dental visits, we can treat gum disease at an early stage, before it gets out of hand.

Patient Comfort

When you come to our dental practice for the first time, we think you’ll be amazed. Not just because of our brand new dental facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Not just because our patients are seen right away and have virtually no wait time. It’s because of our doctors and exceptional staff who are here to provide comfortable, gentle dentistry in an atmosphere that will make you feel pampered. Please enjoy our comfort amenities while we provide you with a smile that will last a lifetime.

DVD player capability in each room
Radio headsets in each room
Bottled water, juice, coffee station
Blankets
Hot towels
Relaxing atmosphere