Our Philosophy

Your health, comfort, and convenience are foremost in our minds. We strive to learn as much as possible about you as an individual. Being familiar with your interests and attitudes allows us to better understand and treat the whole person and not just the teeth. It is only through mutual understanding and communication that the most effective and long lasting treatment can be administered.

Mutual Goals

The mouth is our means of eating, speaking, and showing emotion. It is also a major factor in our general appearance. In the diseased state it can cause generalized poor health, pain and infection, and even personality changes. Most people want to have comfortable and attractive teeth, the ability to chew well, and to keep their own teeth all of their lives. All of these things are possible with careful planning. Therefore we try to establish mutual long-range dental goals and begin working toward them. We accept dental insurance and we offer flexible payment options.

Priorities

Emergency problems are cared for first, then we can plan for any corrective work your mouth may need. A thorough examination, medical history, x-rays, and sometimes plaster models of your mouth are essential to a proper diagnosis. We will show you how to effectively clean your mouth and prevent disease. Only then will we begin a mutually acceptable restoration program. Our goal is to fix each of your teeth so we have the least chance of ever having to repair it again. We also offer many techniques for dynamic smiles. These include bleaching/whitening, bonding and laminate veneers (excellent for closing spaces and covering stained teeth).

Children

Children receive initial “fun” visits to familiarize them with the office atmosphere. They learn about dental health from our staff and receive a muppet or Sesame Street toothbrush. We are proud to offer sealants that help prevent decay in the most cavity-prone areas of the back teeth. We are intent on making this newest generation comfortable in the dental office.

Nitrous Oxide Gas

You may have heard this called “laughing gas.” It gives the patient a euphoric or comfortable feeling. We have found it to be of great value during dental procedures in removing fear and apprehension. It is very safe and side effects are extremely rare. When operative procedures are being done on primary teeth in children, the gas usually eliminates most of the anxiety about treatment. We also have stereo headphones with a selection of music you can play.