FAQS

You'll need to bring in the following:

• Your completed new patient forms
• A photo ID
• Your insurance card
• Any dental x-rays taken in the past six months
• The phone number of your primary care physician.

We request that you contact our office 24 hours prior to your appointment. A fee may apply for cancellations within 24 hours or repeat cancellations.

In general, patients require twice-yearly exams and cleanings. However, some patients with a higher risk of developing dental problems or complex dental history may require more frequent visits. Our team will evaluate your unique needs and recommend the ideal frequency of visits to maintain your healthy smile. However, it's important to schedule an appointment between routine visits if you have signs or symptoms of dental problems. These include tooth pain or sensitivity, red or bleeding gums, damaged dental work, persistent bad breath, a dry mouth, facial pain or swelling, a sore that won't heal, or any other concerns.

Based on your specific dental needs and goals, we will create a personalized treatment plan to get you your dream smile. This may include a combination of cosmetic restorations, orthodontics, and whitening.

Even if you don't have any symptoms of dental problems, your routine dental exams and cleanings are critical for maintaining optimal oral health. They help detect problems in their early stages before they produce symptoms and allow for more conservative treatment options. Maintaining proper oral hygiene care at home and keeping up with your routine dental visits are the best ways to promote healthy smiles for life.

A dental emergency is a situation requiring urgent care to relieve severe pain, treat an infection, save a tooth, or control bleeding. Our highly trained and experienced team is fully equipped and prepared to deal with different dental emergencies.

We invite you to call us right away if you feel you require urgent dental care. However, if you or a loved one experience a life-threatening emergency such as uncontrolled bleeding or a fractured jaw, call 911 or head to your nearest emergency room.

We recommend brushing your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice daily. You should also floss thoroughly at least once a day. Maintaining proper oral hygiene practices will lower your risk of tooth decay and gum disease.

Dental caries, commonly known as cavities, are caused from acids that erode tooth structure.  Bacteria in your mouth feed on whatever you eat and drink, and convert them into these acids. Unless regular oral hygiene is maintained to clean the plaque where bacteria lives and sticks to your teeth, the acids will demineralize the enamel and eventually create holes in your teeth.