I am afraid of the dentists. What can you do to help me?
Our staff is very friendly and committed to making your experience very comfortable and enjoyable. When you come to our office, you won't just sit in the chair. Our staff takes the time to get to know you and answer all your questions.
We also offer a variety of ways to receive anesthesia from topical gels, oral sedation, to IV sedation. We will do whatever you need to make your experience comfortable and pain free.
How much does it cost for.....(cleaning, extractions, crowns, etc...)?
As you can guess, our costs vary according to each case. We accept most insurances and will work with you to accomplish your goals. In the event that you do not have insurance, there is financing available or we can divide up your treatment into smaller more manageable parts. Whatever it is, we can work it out. Click on CareCredit to look at a popular method of payment.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Unfortunately, we do not accept Medicaid at this time.
What do you do for infection control?
Protecting both our patients and our staff from the possibility of infection has always been a priority in this practice. Therefore, we implemented the following procedures in our office:
1. Steam sterilize all of our instruments and hand pieces
2. Use of "disposable" including air-water syringe tips, burs (drill bits), suction tips, prophy angles (the end pieces on the cleaning instruments), needles, masks, gloves, seat head-rest, and bibs (napkins/cover-ups)
3. Use of medical "linens" such as surgical scrubs, gowns, tunics and lab coats- worn by all direct patient care providers (anyone who comes directly in contact with you, the patient)
4. Use of protective gear such as eyeglasses with side shields
5. Special procedures to dispose of any potentially infectious materials or hazardous waste
6. Hepatitis B vaccinations made available to all direct patient care providers
7. Thorough disinfecting and cleaning of all "contact" areas
8. Staff training to conform to OSHA regulations, as well as other procedures relating to infection control
When you come to visit our office, ask us to show you how we keep you safe and clean. We will be more than happy to take you on a tour!
Who should still receive antibiotic prophylaxis?
People with the following conditions should still receive preventive antibiotic prior to Dental Procedures that involve manipulation of gingival tissue, or the periapical region of teeth, or perforation of the oral mucosa. The new recommendations apply to many dental procedures, including teeth cleaning and extractions.
Conditions:
*Artificial Cardiac Valves
*Previous Infective Endocarditis
*Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) with the following conditions:
- Unrepaired cyanotic CHD, including palliative shunts and conduits.
- Completely repaired congenital heart defect with prosthetic material or device, whether placed by surgery or by catheter intervention; during the first six months after the procedure.
- Any repaired congenital heart disease with residual defects at the site or adjacent to the site of a prosthetic patch or a prosthetic device (which inhibit endothelialization).
*A Cardiac transplantation recipient who develops a cardiac valvulopathy.
*Total Joint Replacement. (In our office)
Wait! Wait! I have more questions!!
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