Below is a list of some frequently asked questions, but please feel free to call our clinic if you need additional information.

Q: Does the office follow strict infection control protocol?
A: Yes, our clinic follows the American Dental Association guidelines for infection control.

Q: Is the office available for emergency care?
A: Yes, the office has a doctor on call for patients of record 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. Emergency patients are seen and treated as soon as possible.

Q: Why are dental X-rays necessary?
A: A full-mouth series of X-rays is the first step in a thorough dental examination. Your dentist takes this series of X-rays so he can find: Cavities between the teeth, Worn-out fillings and crowns, Calculus (Tartar) on the roots, Receding bone levels and abscesses.

Q: What is cosmetic dentistry?
A: Cosmetic (aesthetic) Dentistry consists of treatments performed to enhance appearance. For example: filling gaps between teeth and restoring discolored or broken teeth. These procedures include cosmetic bonding, tooth whitening, bleaching, porcelain veneers, and cosmetic reshaping. Of course, orthodontic tooth movement and replacement of gum tissue are also a solution to specific problems.

Q: How often should my teeth be cleaned?
A: Patients should have their teeth cleaned at least twice a year or up to four times a year in order to maintain optimal periodontal health.

Q: What is a prosthodontist?
A: Dental specialist skilled in restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis. Maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial prostheses such as eyes, ears, and noses. Some of the procedures they perform are:

• Fixed Crowns and Bridges
• Completed and Partial Dentures
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Dental Implants
• Maxillofacial Prostheses
• Temporomandibluar Dysfunction
• Total Mouth Rehabilitation

Q: Why should you see a prosthodontist?
A: As our population ages, the role of the prosthodontist becomes critical in maintaining a high standard of dental care. Prosthodontists are trained to do the type of procedures that our aging population needs to provide optimum function and esthetics for their dental condition.

A Prosthodontist provides care for patients who are missing teeth or have significant damage to their existing teeth. The Prosthodontist can aid in the rehabilitation of a complete dentition or merely in the replacement of one or two teeth. With the advent of dental implants as a viable means of replacing teeth, the prosthodontist's role has expanded substantially. The prosthodontist can supply the control and expertise that is necessary to make an implant supported restoration look and function properly.