We are always happy to take new patients. Call us or drop by the office to make an appointment. When you call we will schedule your “New Patient Examination”, which consists of a full dental examination, x-rays, cleaning and consultation. The doctor will also help you decide on a treatment plan that is suited to your dental needs.

We do Electronic Insurance processing when applicable. Some insurance companies do not allow this.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Debit card and cash.

Yes, we love children and we try to make their dental visit fun instead of Frightening. Our goal is to ensure that your child never has a bad experience at our dental office. We provide services for children 3+.

To maintain a healthy smile we recommend that patients return every 6 to 9 months for a check up depending on their needs. Early detection of cavities fractured teeth/fillings and gum disease is the best way to prevent small problem from becoming big ones.

Yes, dental x-rays are both safe and frequently necessary. Our office is equipped with digital x-ray. The amount of radiation used to expose dental x-rays is miniscule. Dental x-rays are usually necessary to diagnose problems that may be occurring in your teeth and supporting bone that are not visible to the naked eye. If such problems are allowed to develop until detectable by a visual exam or you feel pain, you will need more extensive treatment than if the problem was caught in the early stages.

The two majors components involved in preventing cavities are home care and professional care Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day. Floss daily Eat nutritious and balanced meals Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleaning, fluoride treatments and oral examinations.

We recommend that children begin coming in when they are three years old. We find it effective if the child comes in and observes while a parent is getting a check up. Than we offer the child a ride in the chair. From there we see if we can examine, polish, x-ray and fluoride the teeth depending on the child’s comfort level. Each visit is rewarded with a treasure from the treasure box. It is vital that a dental appointment never be traumatic for the child. If we are not able to provide enough treatment for the child’s well being, we will refer him/her to a specialist in children’s dentistry.

In our practice we use only tooth coloured fillings. These fillings contain no mercury and are tooth colored and match your teeth.

Caps and crowns are different names for the same thing. A crown is a tooth-like covering that is placed over a prepared existing tooth. Crowns are generally used to strengthen restore, or improve the appearance of your natural teeth. Although crowns serve many different functions, the most common use is on a tooth that has been root canal treated or a tooth with a very large filling as they are weak and may fracture easily. Bridges are custom fixed (non-removable) structure that when attached to neighboring teeth is used to replace a missing tooth or missing teeth. A bridge helps to prevent shifting and over eruption.

A root canal is needed when the nerve of the tooth becomes irritated and infected, bacteria grow inside the tooth causing pressure, pain, and sometimes swelling. What makes a root canal necessary could be a number of things Trauma: physical blow to tooth, Deep decay or a large filling, severe gum disease due to periodontal abscess.

Tooth whitening is actually a bleaching process that lightens discolorations of enamel. This system we promote in our office uses a mild solution applied in a custom-fitted appliance that can be worn over your teeth while you sleep. Results are usually seen after the first night. Maximum results generally occur when the process is continued for 12 nights. The degree of whiteness will vary from patient to patient depending on the structure of the teeth and they type of staining involved.

There are various possible reasons for Jaw Joint Pain, and the symptoms vary too. One can start feeling it suddenly, or the pain can come as mild and get more intense over time. To choose a proper treatment, we will identify what causes the issue. It may be teeth grinding or Osteomyelitis infection but the most popular cause is Temporomandibular Disorder. In any case, the sooner you get professional help the less damage your teeth will suffer. Contact us today, so we can schedule an appointment for you as soon as possible.