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Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Sometimes a tooth can not be saved and needs to be removed (see Tooth Removal Page ). When this happens there are several options: 1) Leave a space or gap where the tooth was 2) Replace the tooth or teeth with a Dental Implant (Learn More Here ) 3) Replace the tooth or teeth with a Dental Bridge (Learn More Here ) 4) Replace the missing tooth or teeth with a Partial (a "Partial Plate") or replace all the top or bottom teeth with a Denture (a "Full Plate"). (Learn More Here ) 5) You can also attach a Partial or Denture to Dental Implants to make them more stable (We talk about this here) What is a Partial Denture? What is a Denture? Before reading this page, you may want to read This Page to learn some basic information about Dentures and Partial Dentures. Why would I want my Partial Denture or Full Denture attached to Implants? It will make your Denture or Partial Denture much more stable so that you can eat better and not worry about it moving when you speak or smile Research shows that you can chew about 7 times better with a denture that is attached to implants What are the Steps to getting a Partial Denture or a Full Denture attached to implants The steps can very depending on your mouths specific needs, but in general it will be something like this: Come in to our office and we can get some x-rays and discuss your dental needs and your goals. If you decide that you would like Dental Implants then the next step is to meet with an Implant Specialist (a "Periodontist"). A Periodontist is a dentist that has gone to an extra 3 years of school AFTER dental school to learn about dental implants and gum surgeries. The Periodontist will take a 3D x-ray to access your bone health The Periodontist will then call me and we will go over all the information together, and discuss your goals with your mouth. The periodontist (or myself) will then have a free consultation appointment with you to go over all of your options. If you decide that Implants are for you then the Periodontist will set up a time to remove your tooth or teeth (if they have not already been removed) and place your dental implant (or implants) There will be a healing time of 3-6 months. We can make removable false teeth for you to wear while you heal. These false teeth are ready before the teeth are removed so you never have to go around without teeth in your mouth. After the periodontist says everything is healed and ready you come to my office and we take a scan of your implant locations. This appointment is about 40 minutes and pain free. The lab then makes the Partial Denture or Full Denture that will attach to the Implants. (Sometimes we can take a Denture that you already have and get it to fit over and attach to the new implants in your mouth) After 3-4 weeks the new Partial Denture or Full Denture is ready and we will attach it to your implants for you. Your all done! For More Information, and for Instructions on " How to Take Care of a Partial", please look at the document below: Denture and Partial Denture Instructions

Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dental Sealants What are Dental Sealants? Some of our teeth have grooves in them (usually the 16 back teeth). Depending on the person these grooves may be shallow or deep. Deep groves can be difficult or impossible for the toothbrush to adequately clean making them at high risk for cavities Dental Sealants reduce cavities in the chewing surface of these teeth by 80%. (ADA Website ) Who do you Recommend Gets Dental Sealants? Most dental offices routinely recommend Dental Sealants on 6 year and 12 year molars on kids. This is becacuse (1) Teeth are actually more suspectable to cavities the first few years they are in your mouth and (2) kids are generally not as good at brushing their teeth. At our office we also routinely recommend dental sealants for adults when the grooves in their teeth are very deep. usually judge how well the toothbrush is able to clean the grooves in your teeth by how much stain is in the grooves of your teeth. If the grooves are very dark and stained, the toothbrush is having a hard time cleaning them out, and we would recommend Dental Sealants as a preventative measure. (please see the examples below)

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Emergency Dentistry No one likes to be in pain, or to be worried about their mouth or teeth. We can get tooth pain for multiple reasons see the FAQ Page for a complete discussion. During an emergency appointment you can expect the following: We will ask you questions to learn about the problem We will take any needed dental x-rays The doctor will perform an exam and ask any additional questions We will get a game plan for how to move forward If there is time , we will address the issue. But this appointment is really to get a game plan. We do not know if your problem will take 2 minutes to resolve or take a 2-hour appointment. Rather than blocking out 2 hours for every emergency appointment, and then having to charge for a 2-hour appointment, we do a short emergency exam so that we can schedule the appropriate time length to address your issues. If there is a dental infection, at a minimum an antibiotic can be given to you to get you out of pai n This is also not an exam to look at multiple teeth or multiple issues . To do that you need a comprehensive exam - or a "new patient" exam (click here ) Do we always come to a conclusion about the problem? The short answer is "no". Sometimes dental issues can be complex. For example: sinus issues, clenching and grinding (click here for more info), and even heart attacks can make your teeth hurt. So it can take some time to figure out what is going on. We do not want to treat a tooth that does not need any help! Sometimes with mild, non-specific, pain the best thing to do is to wait! Sometimes if we simply wait a week or two the problem will resolve on its own (or get a little worse so that we can determine what the actual problem is). Any follow-up visits to determine the true cause of your dental issue are FREE. We will not charge you multiple times just because it took us two visits to determine the cause of the problems.

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Den tal Crowns Sometimes a tooth needs more than just a filling to predictably save it. Some reasons a tooth may need a crown are: A filling would be to large: Teeth with fillings larger than 50 % of the tooth have a tendency to Have the filling break (with getting more cavity under it) Have the tooth break Have the filling get loose (and get more cavity under it) Teeth that are cracking A crown will help hold the tooth together to prevent it from splitting Back teeth that have had root canals Research shows that back teeth that have had root canals need to have a crown on them to prevent them from breaking Som etimes teeth that are having pain whenever you chew may need a crown - the pain can be a sign that the tooth is trying to split. Whatever the cause, we can get a crown made for your tooth that will blend in with the adjacent teeth. What can I expect at my crown appointment? You will be here for about 1.5-2 hours. We will get the tooth numb. We will remove any old fillings and decay, and usually put some filling material into the void so that the crown can fit properly. We will get the tooth ready for the crown. You will have a temporary crown made for you (out of a plastic material) and it will be glued in place. We will get a mold of the tooth so that the lab can make the final porcelain crown. We can usually do this with our 3D scanner - so no impression material (the goop) will need to go into your mouth. Sometimes, in difficult to reach places, or deep cavities, we still need to use the traditional impression material (the goop) to get the dental lab the information they need to make you a perfect fitting crown. Den tal Bridges If you are missing a tooth, or need a tooth removed, one option is to get a dental bridge (other options include Dental Implants or Partial Dentures) A dental bridge is really just getting crowns on two teeth, that are all linked together with a false tooth in the middle (see the picture below) The process for getting a bridge is really just the same as getting a c rown (see above) only you are usually here a little longer (2 hours to 2.5 hours) Diagram of a Bridge Picture Coming Soon Some teeth that could probably benefit from crowns Large Filling With 1/4 Of Tooth Broken Off Tooth With Multiple Cracks Under the Old Filling Tooth with Cracks Under the Old Filling

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Children Dentistry Does Your Office see Kids? Yes, we see kids of all ages At What Age Should I First Bring My Child to the Dentist? We see kids as young as 18 months (or as soon as they have their first tooth). Please have them come in for their first visit no later than age 3. It is important to bring kids to the dentist when they are this young to help them get used to the environment. Starting visits when they are young really helps things go smoother when we need to start doing things like getting x-rays or placing preventative Dental Sealants What Procedures Are Done for Kids In Your Office? We do almost any procedure on kids including Cleanings Dental Sealants Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns on Baby Teeth Baby Tooth Root Canals Tooth removal We often use Laughing Gas on younger children Do You Ever Send Kids to a Pediatric Dentist? Yes We want every kid to have a great experience at the dentist, and sometimes that means sending them to a specialist I feel like we do really well with kids here, we have done plenty of fillings on 5 and even 4 year olds, but sometimes kids just need an environment that is completely tailored to them. The last thing we want is for a kid to have a traumatic experience and to not want to return to the dentist, sometimes this means that I ask them to see a specialistfor their treatment. When Do I Let My Child Brush Their Own Teeth? Well, the correct question should be "When do I let my child Floss and brush their own teeth?" But I will let it slide, just this once Okay, so the answer to the question: Kids can brush and floss all they like at any age. BUT we also need an adult to brush their teeth once a day untill about age 7 or 8 , (see AAPD website ) We also need an adult to floss their teeth once a day until about age 8 . - It depends on the maturity of the kids. (see AAPD website ) One good way to get your child used to a toothbrush is to give them and Extra Soft toothbrush as a chew toy as a baby (under very close supervision as they can gag themselves). This helps them get used to the feeling of it in their mouth. How Much Toothpaste Should I use for my Child? What Kind of Toothpaste Should I Use for My Child? Please use a fluorideToothpaste for your child. Fluoride has been proven over and over to be safe, and to decrease the amount of cavities by 25% (See ADA website ) For kids under the age of 3, use only a grain or rice amount of fluoride toothpaste - twice a day (see the AAPD website ) For kids ages 3-6 use about a pea size of fluoride toothpaste - twice a day For kid ages 6 to adult - a pea size of fluoride toothpaste is still enough - twice a day What Causes Cavities and How do I Prevent them for my Child? Click here to see the discussion on this topic

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Sometimes a tooth can not be saved and needs to be removed (see Tooth Removal Page ). When this happens there are several options: 1) Leave a space or gap where the tooth was 2) Replace the tooth or teeth with Dental Implants (What this page is about) 3) Replace the tooth or teeth with a Dental Bridge (Learn More Here ) 4) Replace the missing tooth or teeth with a Partial (a "Partial Plate") or replace all the top or bottom teeth with a Denture (a "Full Plate"). (Learn More Here ) 5) You can also attach a Partial or Denture to Dental Implants to make them more stable (Learn More Here ) Den tal Crowns Attached To Dental Implants Steps to getting a Dental Implant: First lets have you come in and sit down to go over the options and make sure that this is the right thing for you If you decide that you would like Dental Implants then the next step is to meet with an Implant Specialist (a "Periodontist"). A Periodontist is a dentist that has gone to an extra 3 years of school AFTER dental school to learn about dental implants and gum surgeries. The Peiodontist will take a 3D x-ray and set up a time to remove your tooth (if it has not already been removed) and place your dental implant (or implants). There will be a healing time of 3-6 months. We can make a removable false tooth for you to wear while you heal. This false tooth is ready before the tooth is removed so you never have to go around without a tooth in your mouth. After the periodontist says everything is healed and ready you come to my office and we take a scan of your implant location. This appointment is about 20 minutes and pain free. The lab then makes the Implant Crown (the tooth that attaches to the implant) After 3-4 weeks the Implant Crown is ready and we will attach it to your implant for you. Your all done! Bridges Attached to Dental Implants The steps are all the same as for Dental Crowns (see steps above) The only difference is that there will be 2 dental implants places, and we will be attaching 3 (or sometimes 4) teeth to these two dental implants. This saves a lot of money, as you do not need to pay for as many implant screws.

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea New Patient Exams The first time you come to the office you can expect the following: You will be here for about 60-90 minutes Please either fill out your paperwork beforehand (see Patient Forms ) or arrive about 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. We will input all of your paperwork into the computer system We will assess your gum health We will take any needed dental x-rays - generally we take x-rays of all your teeth The dentist will do an exam We will go over any dental issues we find and give you options on how to address the issues We will answer any questions you have If there is time , your teeth will be cleaned (see Dental Cleanings )

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Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dentures and Partials Sometimes a tooth can not be saved and needs to be removed (see Tooth Removal Page ). When this happens there are several options: 1) Leave a space or gap where the tooth was 2) Replace the tooth or teeth with Dental Implants (Learn More Here ) 3) Replace the tooth or teeth with a Dental Bridge (Learn More Here ) 4) Replace the missing tooth or teeth with a Partial (a "Partial Plate") or replace all the top or bottom teeth with a Denture (a "Full Plate"). This is what we talk about here. 5) You can also attach a Partial or Denture to Dental Implants to make them more stable (Learn More Here ) Partial ("Partial Denture" or "Partial Plate") What is a Partial? When some of the top teeth, or some of the bottom teeth are missing a Partial can be made to replace those teeth A Partial rests on your gums and teeth, and has hooks that wrap around your remaining teeth to hold the partial in place There are several different materials we can use to make a Partial. (see pictures below) If only one or two teeth are missing we may be able to make a flexable partial that has no metal in it If multiple teeth are missing, or teeth on oposite sides of the mouth are missing, it is usually best to make a metal based partial for increased streangth If the remaining teeth are weeker , we may make a non-metal partial even if you are missing multiple teeth in different areas of the mouth. These partials are usually easier to add additional teeth to in the future , if you loose more teeth How is a Partial made ? There are usually 5 appointments needed to get a Denture made correctly. It may be possible to skip some appointments depending on your situation. The first two appointments we will be getting impressions (or "molds") of your teeth The next two appointmeents are making sure that we know how your top and bottom teeth meet up with each other, and making sure that the Partial will fit correctly, and making sure it will look correct. The last appointment we will give the partial to you. Are Partials Hard to Get Used To? While your P artial Denture will be comfortable, and as stable as your remaining teeth allow it to be, it is a foreign object and will take some getting used to It will take some practice to learn how to Take it in and out Eat with it Clean it Some people need to practice speaking normally again (usually by reading a book out loud) The more you wear your partial, the quicker you will get used to the way it feels in your mouth How Long do Partials Last? Hopefully more th an 10 years. But it depends on a lot of factors, such as: What it is made of (metal, plastic, flexible plastic) What teeth are one it (front teeth are more likely to come off than back teeth) How hard you bite, and how your teeth come together How careful you are with it (often the reason they break is because they are dropped) If they break, they can usually be repaired, and the repair usually only takes one day Also, if you have problems wit h more of your natural teeth, we can usually remove the "trouble" tooth from your mouth, and add a plastic tooth to your partial to replace the tooth you had to have removed. For More Information, and for Instructions on " How to Take Care of a Partial", please look at the document below: Denture and Partial Denture Instructions Denture (or "Plate" or "Full Plate") What is a Denture ? W hen all the top teeth, or all of the bottom teeth, are missing they can be replaced with a Denture (or "Plate") A denture rests on your gums How is a Denture made? There are usually 6 appointments needed to get a Denture made correctly. Depending on your situation we may able to skip some appointments The first two appointments we will be getting impressions (or "molds") of your teeth The next two appointmeents are making sure that we know how your top and bottom teeth meet up with each other, and making sure that the Denture will fit correctly, and look correct . The last appointment we will give the Denture to you. Are Dentures Hard to Get Used To? While your Denture will be comfortable, and as stable as your gums allow it to be, it is a foreign object and will take some getting used to It will take some practice to learn how to Take it in and out Learn to eat with it Lean to clean it Some people need to practice speaking normally again (usually by reading a book out loud) The more you wear your Denture, the quicker you will get used to the way it feels in your mouth How Long do Dentures Last? Hopefully more than 10 years. But it depends on a lot of factors, such as: How hard you bite, and how your teeth come together How careful you are with it (often the reason they break is because they are dropped) If a denture breaks they can usually be repaired, and the repair usually only takes one day. For More Information, and for Instructions on " How to Take Care of a Denture", please look at the document below: Denture and Partial Denture Instructions What if I am going to be having my last teeth removed before getting my Denture? How long will I have to go without teeth? Almost always the answer is that you will not have to go without teeth. We generally are able to have the false teeth made beforehand so that we remove your last remaining teeth and then give you the false teeth to wear right after.

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Snoring and Sleep Apnea Content Coming Soon - Check Back November 2024 This is a Brand New Website and it is not quite finished yet. Thanks for your patience. If you have any questions about services please call us and we would be happy to answer them for you!

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Tooth Whitening Content Coming Soon - Check Back November 2024 This is a Brand New Website and it is not quite finished yet. Thanks for your patience. If you have any questions about services please call us and we would be happy to answer them for you!

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Insurance Plans What Insurance plans do you accept? While this office is not, and never has been, considered "In Network" with any insurance provider, as a curtesy we file with any insurance. However a few insurance companies do not let us file with them (such as Medicaid). Insurances that we work with all the time include: Delta Dental Medicare Ameritas UHC Cigna UNUM Blue Cross Blue Shield and Many Others What is the difference between "In Network" and "Out of Network"? Going to a dentist that is "In Network" with your dental insurance means that your dentist agrees not to charge over a certain "Price Cap" for a specific procedure. If you go to a dentist that is "Out of Network" the patient is required to pay any amount that is over this "Price Cap". As long as our prices are below the "In Network Price Cap", it does not cost a patient any extra to come to us, even though we are Out of Network with your insurance. There are hundreds of different insurance plans out there, and they change their Price Caps all the time. But dozens of years of sending claims to insurance companies has taught us that we are below the Price Cap for practically every procedure for almost every insurance. Occasionally a patient has to pay $6 or so for a cleaning, or an extra $30 for a crown, or other similar amounts. But for most patients, and most insurance plans, the amount you pay at our office will be the same as you would pay for an In Network Dentist . Some known exceptions are listed below: We are not In Network with Medicaid (we are not a "Medicaid Provider"). Any patients with Medicaid Insurance would have to pay the full price for any Treatment. Delta DPPO plans refuse to pay any amount towards your dental work in our office (because we are Out of Network). You would have to pay the full price for any Treatment. When Am I Expected to Pay for my Dental Appointment? Just like at the grocery store, all payment is expected at the time of service. If you have a dental insurance, we only ask that you pay the amount that your dental insurance is not expected to cover . There are some exceptions to this rule depending on your particular insurance companies policies How Much does Dental Insurance Usually Cover? While every insurance is different, the amounts below are what Dental Insurance generally cover Preventative (cleanings, exams, x-rays) - 90-100% Basic Fillings - 70-80% Crowns or Bridges - 40-50% Root Canals - 70-80% Dentures and Partials - 70-80% Tooth Removal (Extractions) 50%-70% Cosmetic - 0% What Else Should I Know about Dental Insurance? A few things you may like to know about dental insurance. Generally there is a "Waiting Period " after you get dental insurance. This is a period of time when they will not pay for any "major" work. For a crown, this period is usually one year. So they usually will not pay anything towards a crown unless you have had the insurance for more than a year. Most insurances have a "Missing Tooth Clause ". If you were missing a particular tooth BEFORE you had the insurance, they will NOT pay to replace the tooth. You have to have the insurance at the time the tooth is lost in order for the insurance to put any money towards replacing that tooth.