| Q. Do you accept new patients?
A. Yes, we accept new patients. As a benefit to our patients, our dental practice keeps well abreast of the latest developments in preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. As leaders in general dentistry, we will do everything possible to provide you with the excellence in dental care that you've come to expect and deserve. |
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| Q. What about your sterilization procedures?
A. As a matter of policy, we use as many disposable items as possible. All of our hand-pieces and dental instruments are heat-and-steam-sterilized in hospital-grade equipment. Water lines are cleaned and disinfected regularly. Every room is thoroughly cleaned after every patient. We are proud of our safety procedures and will be happy to provide you a tour and discuss in detail our sterilization procedures. We are proud of the fact that our office fully complies with and/or exceeds OSHA regulations. We use hospital grade sterilization equipment and follow strict procedures. |
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| Q. Why do I need X-rays?
A. What a visual exam reveals is only about 20% of what is really happening in the areas of potential infection, cavities, bone loss, etc. An X-ray provides a clear picture for a dentist to accurately diagnose and provide the necessary treatment. We use the lowest dosage of radiation possible when taking our X-rays. This is the safest method possible. |
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| Q. What kind of toothbrush should I use?
A. If you control the formation of dental plaque, you can control 90% of the disease that is commonly found in the mouth. Conventional soft toothbrushes can do the job if used properly.
Step 1
Place bristles along the gumline at a 45-degree angle. Gently brush using a circular motion along the outer and inner tooth surfaces.
Step 2
Brush each tooth individually! Tilt brush vertically behind the front teeth. Using the front half of the brush use the same circular motion.
Step 3
Place the brush against the biting surface of the teeth and use a gentle back-and-forth motion. Brush the tongue to remove odor-producing bacteria, or use a tongue scraper. |
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| Q. Why do I need to floss?
A. Brushing alone, no matter how good of a job you do, cannot reach all of the areas between the teeth or just under the gumline. Flossing removes the soft deposits of plaque and food from between the teeth and decreases damage to the enamel (cavities) and irritation of your gums due to bacterial build-up.
Directions: Wind 18” of floss around middle fingers of each hand. Pinch floss between thumbs and index fingers, leaving 1" to 2" length in between. Use thumbs to direct floss between upper teeth. Use index fingers to guide floss between contacts of the lower teeth. Gently guide floss between the teeth by using a zig-zag motion. DO NOT SNAP FLOSS INTO THE GUM. Slide floss up and down against the tooth surface and under the gumline. Floss each tooth thoroughly with a clean section of floss. |
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