FAQ

After an initial exam by a dentist to determine what is needed – crown, bridge or an implant – the treatment options will be discussed, and treatment scheduled. On the day of procedure, you will be anesthetized, the tooth prepared for a digital scan (sent to laboratory) and temporary crown will be placed. Then you will return for cementation of permanent crown.

• Preventative – Examination, X-rays, Cleanings, Sealants, Fluoride placement.
• Emergency – Examination within 24 hours to diagnose and get you out of pain.
• Cosmetic – ClearCorrect Aligners, Veneers, Tooth Whitening, Tooth-Colored fillings.
• Restorative – Cavity Fillings, Crowns, Bridges.
• Prosthodontics – Dentures (Partial and Complete), Full-Mouth Rehabilitation.
• Implants – Single-tooth replacement, All-on-X® (full arches), Overdentures.

If you are my patient, we strive to ensure you are never in pain by doing necessary treatment ahead of it becoming an emergency. In the event it does become dental emergency, the dentist will typically see you within 24 hours to give medicine and get you out of pain at the minimum until a permanent solution can be done.

At least twice a year to ensure any developing issues or problems can be caught and fixed early.

Yes, typically 10+ yr. old children are seen in my practice, younger kids are referred out for their own benefit.

As soon as they get their first baby tooth – the goal is to get them used to the concept of dental professional in their mouth and address any questions parents might have.

Regular dental cleanings ensure that a hygienist and dentist can spot the problems early, before they become big problems. This way we can ensure timely and less expensive (in terms of time, pain and finances) treatment is done.

Yes, depending on your needs we do veneers, crowns, onlays, clear braces and even full-mouth rehab.

Daily brushing, flossing and fluoride rinse can ensure a lifelong smile.

We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment. Digital X-rays produce minimal radiation (~ 70% less than traditional X-rays) and are considered safe. X-rays are recommended twice a year, unless needed more often to diagnose and treat.

Yes, we offer In-house whitening and take-home whitening trays, only after we have checked for any disease (gum infection and cavities).

Yes, an implant is the best option to replace the missing tooth or teeth. Our AAID credentialed dentists do a comprehensive examination to determine what treatment is optimal. A ‘Cone Beam CT’ scan may be taken to ensure the best possible treatment sequence is followed to optimize surgical placement of implant.

Firstly, fluoride is a naturally occurring trace mineral in natural water and it is also found in various foods – canned shellfish, oatmeal, raisins, potatoes etc.

Secondly, based on over 120 years of evidence in dentistry fluoride has cavity preventing properties.

All teeth start as tooth buds, usually four. These develop and come together to make a tooth. The places where the buds meet may not come together perfectly, especially in children. These areas are called fissures and are plaque and bacteria traps. Sealants fill these fissure to ensure no bacteria and food can get lodged in the teeth and cause cavities.

Our office practices highest level hospital grade sterilization. Most of the instruments and barriers we use are disposable and are thrown away after every procedure to eliminate any cross contamination between patients. The only reusable equipment is the stainless-steel instruments. All the used instruments leave the room and go directly to cleaning station (sterilization area) after every use. Here the instruments are scrubbed with soap and brush. After this they go in the ultrasonic cleaner for 15 minutes. Following this the instruments are dried, packaged, sealed and placed in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature. This process makes them free of any bacteria, virus or bacterial spores.