Our Total Commitment
Our goal is to provide the finest, most up-to-date dental treatment available while considering your comfort, time, privacy and financial concerns. Our office is a state-of-the-art facility using only the finest equipment and sterilization methods, and our highly trained staff is dedicated to assuring your comfort as well as meeting your dental and preventive hygiene needs.
Administrative services such as appointments, payment arrangements and insurance processing are handled expeditiously by our highly experienced administrative staff. In addition we provide amenities to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
The Finest Care
We take a comprehensive approach to your examination and care, beginning with an assessment of your phobia and specific issues that may make you uncomfortable. We thoroughly review your medical and dental histories, completely examine your head and neck and evaluate your periodontal health, individual teeth, occlusion (the bite relationship between upper and lower teeth), and your nutritional status.
Additionally, the cosmetic appearance of your smile is an important component of your total exam. We always keep your primary concerns in mind and begin treatment only after a thorough diagnosis and explanation of all treatment options.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions and choose your course of treatment. We can proceed as quickly or slowly as your time and financial considerations allow, always striving to accomplish the highest quality dental care possible
What is Dental Phobia?
Prevalence and Causes
Dental phobia is the serious, often paralyzing fear of dental care and is not as uncommon as most people think. An estimated 9%-15% of all Americans avoid much needed care because of dental anxiety and fear. This means 30-40 million Americans are so afraid of dental treatment that they avoid it altogether.
Avoiding the dentist because of fear can have serious ramifications in terms of your dental health and overall well-being. Today, with advanced treatment techniques and a dentist trained to help you overcome dental phobia, you can feel comfortable restoring your dental and oral health.
Without regular dental care you are at higher risk for disease and discomfort:
— Chronically infected gums and teeth can lead to unnecessary tooth loss and can affect your overall health.
— Poor gums and bone loss can affect your ability to chew and digest.
— Unhealthy gums and teeth can affect your speech.
— Insecurity about your breath and smile can undermine your self-confidence.
All of these can lead to poor nutrition, the inability to enjoy eating, discomfort, embarrassment about your appearance, and serious limitations in both your social and business environments. We can help you conquer your fear of dental procedures and restore not only your dental health but your smile and self-confidence as well.
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