We offer general dentistry services for both children and adults. The term “general” confuses a lot of people, making it seem as though we only offer basic dental care. In truth, we offer a wide variety of dental services that can address all of our patients oral health care needs. Whether cleaning teeth and preventing cavities, treating gum disease or improving smiles – we are your one-stop-shop for dental care. While meeting with patients we have learned that there are several other common misconceptions about dentistry, and we seek to clarify them for you here.
Dental care is no longer painful.
There are so many urban legends going around about dental care that tell the story of bad or uncomfortable experiences. This is simply no longer the case. Patients of our dentist office, remain comfortable and relaxed while undergoing treatments because we offer sedation dentistry. By doing so, we can prescribe an oral medication to help patients relax along with administering pain medication so that whether a cavity is being treated or a cosmetic procedure performed, our patients can feel comfortable. We put a high value on the overall experience of our patients and are passionate about ensuring that they enjoy the time they spend with us. If you schedule an appointment with our office, you can rest assured that you will feel good during your visit.
Restorations don’t last forever.
In our general dentistry office, we treat a lot of patients that come in with an old crown and are confused about why it needs to be replaced. Restorations like crowns and bridges can last for a long time with some patients wearing them for over twenty years. These cases are rare, however since most people keep a crown for around ten years. Like all materials, restorations will wear away over time. What you eat and how well you take care of your teeth and gums can directly influence this. If you want to make your crown last longer, don’t chew on anything that isn’t a food, don’t chew ice, and avoid anything that could damage your teeth. After all, if your natural tooth can break while playing basketball so can your restoration. You can avoid these types of accidents by wearing a mouth guard while playing sports.
You don’t have to live with sensitive teeth.
When teeth become sensitive, it can be uncomfortable to eat, drink, and even speak at times. Most people think that they are stuck with sensitive teeth and limited in how they can treat the pain they cause. The good news is that in our general dentistry office, we can treat sensitive teeth so that they are no longer sensitive. There are several ways that we can do so and may elect to complete a bonding procedure or use dental crowns. This solves the problem because it seals in and protects the dentin. The enamel is the outer layer of the tooth that protects the dentin and nerve endings underneath. If the enamel wears away, the tooth must be protected by other means, and this is where we come in.
