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Q. What Types Of Dental Services Do You Offer?
A. We offer general, cosmetic, restorative, and preventative dental care for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Many people believe that the term "General Dentistry" is a limitation of services provided, but in fact it is actually the opposite. General dentistry means that your dentist performs a wide array of dental procedures. Here at Advanced Smile Institute, we offer the convenience of general dental care in addition to advanced procedures such as dental implants and full-mouth restorations.
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Q. What Is The New Patient Comprehensive Oral Examination And How Long Does It Take?
A. The New Patient Comprehensive Oral Examination appointment is normally about 50 minutes and the appointment typically includes:
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Q. Will I Get A Teeth Cleaning At My Oral Exam Appointment?
A. Normally, you won't get your teeth "cleaned" at this Comprehensive Oral Examination appointment. After the dental examination is completed, your periodontal health status can be determined, and Dr. Robert Lens will know which periodontal service should be provided. A "cleaning" (or dental prophy) means cleaning of the teeth above the gum line. If there are problems below the gum line, a different type of "cleaning" is recommended. Dr. Lens will let you know if you have any signs of periodontal disease, and the type of "cleaning" that you will need.
Q. What Types Of Dental Insurance Do You Accept?
A. We are in network or providers for most PPO dental insurances, including but not limited to:
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Q. Do You Offer Payment Plans For My Dental Work?
A. We do not currently offer payment plans at this time. Regardless of your insurance coverage, you are fully responsible for all fees for services provided by our office. Payment in full is due for the services provided. For your convenience, we accept the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover.
Q. What Types Of Periodontal Treatment Do You Offer?
A. There are four different types; there is a prophylaxis, a full mouth debridement, scale and root planing, and some minor periodontal surgery.
Q. What Is A Prophylaxis (Cleaning)?
A. A dental prophylaxis is a cleaning procedure performed to clean and polish the teeth above the gum line. A prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for halting the progression of periodontal disease and gingivitis.
Q. What Is A Full Mouth Debridement?
A. When heavy plaque and tartar deposits have built up on your teeth, we often recommend a procedure called a full mouth debridement to remove that buildup. Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of food and bacteria that constantly forms on your teeth. If it is not removed every day, plaque hardens into tartar, and over time, plaque and tartar build up on your teeth. A heavy build up blocks your ability to clean and maintain your oral health and our ability to clearly see and examine your teeth and gums.
Q. What Is Scale And Root Planing (Deep Cleaning)?
A. Scaling and root planning is one of the most effective, non-surgical ways to treat gum disease before it becomes severe. Scaling and root planning cleans between the gums and teeth down to the roots. Scaling is basically the process of removing dental tartar from the surfaces of the teeth. Root planing is the process of smoothing out the root surfaces and removing any infected tooth structure. If you have gum disease or pocketing, the gum pockets around the teeth will have deepened, thereby allowing tartar deposits to form under the gum line. A careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and calculus (tartar) from deep periodontal pockets and smoothing the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins will help ensure that your gum disease is controlled.