Why should I come to your office?
A: Because you derserve the best!
Why should I have my mercury fillings replaced?
A: Mercury is a potent neuro-toxic. It is more toxic than cadmium, lead or arsenic. Get rid of it!
Why should I have my mercury fillings removed with the Safety Protocol?
A: You want this poison out of your mouth. Don’t let the procedure exposed your body even more to it!
Why is a night guard going to be beneficial to me?
A: The night guard is made to protect your teeth from wearing off or breaking, to prevent receding gums, to relax muscular tension and pain associated to it and to protect your TMJ ( temporo mandibular joint ) Without the stress on teeth , patients will also experiment often less sensitivity to cold or chewing.
Why do I have frequent headaches?
A: Headaches could be related to many things but quiet often to clenching, grinding or TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) problem. If it is the case, we can help for sure!
Why not use toothpaste with Fluoride?
A: Fluoride is a toxic and does not work despite the manufacturers’ claim. Knowing that what goes in your mouth is absorbed by the fine mucosa into your body even if you don’t swallow it, you should choose a toothpaste that contains only good natural ingredients.
There is fluoride in water where I live. Should I be concerned?
A: Fluoride is a toxic and does not work as preventative measure against decay formation. Please drink from a better source!
Do the whitening products destroy my enamel?
A: Absolutely not but the whitening can temporarily bring more sensitivity to your teeth and your gums. We can help minimising those temporary side effects with our recommendations and southing products.
How long will it last?
A: That will vary depending on your enamel’s thickness and your diet; cigarettes and certain drinks like coffee, tea, red wine may stain and it may be necessary to do touch ups every3, 4 or 6 months to maintain optimal results. Since you already have your customized trays, you only have to buy the product now which is a fraction of the initial cost.
What is the length of the bleaching treatment?
A: Chair side bleaching is recommended if you want to jump start the procedure and will take about 90 minutes. The home bleaching must be continued after for better results for 7 to 10 days exposing your teeth with the peroxide gel in the trays 30 to 60 minutes a day.
Will the results be effective and positive in all cases?
A: No, teeth that are yellow will bleach much better than those that are grey in shade. These teeth may require longer periods of bleaching to obtain the same result. Tetracycline stained teeth will not respond the same way to the procedure. The initial color of the tooth is also a determining factor.
Are electric tooth brushes the way to go?
A: If you gave a good technique and good results with an ordinary toothbrush you don’t need to go electric but in many cases we find that the patient can achieve better results with them.
Ask your hygienist how well you are doing with your technique and results. She is often the first one to see you before the cleaning and can evaluate if dental plaque is left behind with your technique.
Do you accept direct payment from my insurance?
A: We will be more than glad to prepare a dental form for your dental provider each time you visit us but you will be solely responsible to pay our professional fees.
After completing the treatment plan we can also prepare a predetermination to send to your insurance company so that you know beforehand how much your insurance company will reimburse.
Payment is due the day of services and sometimes before to reserve operatory time.
What are my payment options?
A: We understand your desire for a beautiful and healthy smile. Our commitment includes helping our patients to achieve their goals. Our team takes the time to help you understand priorities and will discuss different options to achieve your short and long term goal.
We accept all major credit cards, debit, personal checks and cash.
We offer financing through DentoPlan. Please ask us how we can help you make your decision of improving your smile and dental health an easy one.
Do you accept New Patients?
A: Yes we gladly accept new patients. Call us for all the information regarding the first appointment and the related costs or send us your information here.
