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Initial Visit
Co-Diagnosis
Since you may have periodontal disease without experiencing
any symptoms, we perform a thorough examination using X-rays and
a periodontal probe. Healthy gums fit tight against the teeth and have
no pockets. When the bone levels fall as a result of ... (read our Co-Diagnosis
Brochure in PDF
format)
Infection
Control
In our office, we take pride in adhering
to the highest standards for infection
control. * We scrub our hands before and
after each appointment, and always put
on a new pair of disposable gloves. * We
wear masks and protective eyewear. ...
(read our Infection
Control brochure in PDF format)
Insurance
Information
A dental insurance plan is a contract between
you and an insurance company that, in most
cases, is coordinated by your employer. If
that's the case, the insurance company and
your employer are responsible for negotiating
the details of the plan. ... (read our Insurance
Information brochure in PDF format)
Rubber
Dam
A rubber dam is a small, stretchable sheet
of rubber that we use to isolate the teeth
we are working on and keep them dry. The rubber
dam also keeps debris from falling to the back
of your throat. To use a rubber dam, we first
put holes in it ... (read our Rubber
Dam brochure in PDF format)
Oral
Cancer Exam
Each year, oral cancer strikes more than
35 thousand North Americans. Of all the major
cancers, oral cancer has the worst 5-year
survival rate. Only about 50 percent of
those diagnosed with oral cancer will survive
more than 5 years. In fact, oral ... (read
our Oral
Cancer Exam brochure in PDF format)
Sensitive
Teeth
Teeth are often sensitive because the dentin
layer of the tooth has become exposed. The
dentin is the middle layer of the tooth. Above
the gums, the dentin layer is normally covered
by an outer layer, called the enamel, and,
on the roots, ... (read our Sensitive
Teeth brochure in PDF format)
X-Ray
Bitewing
We use bitewing X-rays to find cavities between
your teeth, tartar on the roots, worn-out fillings,
receding bone levels caused by periodontal
disease, and other conditions we cannot find with a clinical
exam alone. Without Xrays, we wouldn't be ... (read our Bitewing brochure in PDF format)
Complete
Series
A complete set of X-rays is the first step
in a thorough dental examination. We use the
X-rays to find cavities between your teeth,
tartar on the roots, worn-out fillings, receding
bone levels caused by periodontal disease,
and other conditions ... (read our Complete
Series brochure in PDF format)
Panographic
We'll take a panaographic X-ray when we need
to have a complete picture of your mouth. Because
they produce an image of your entire mouth
and jaw, panographic X-rays can detect receding bone
levels (a sign of periodontal disease), abscesses,
... (read our Panographic brochure in PDF format)
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