FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Is it possible to keep my teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime?

Yes, with routine dental and preventive care combined with excellent oral hygiene.


2. Is dental treatment painful?

No, when proper techniques are used, dental treatment can be extremely comfortable and pain free.


3. What does it mean when my gums bleed when I brush and floss?

This a sign that Periodontal Disease is present and needs to be treated. This is what leads to tooth loss.


4. Is it easy to schedule an appointment?

Yes, our patients are always given appointments within a reasonable time period.


5. Are dental x-rays harmful?

No, our equipment is state of the art and minimizes patient exposure. 


6. Is it possible to make my teeth whiter?

Yes, we offer professional teeth whitening.


7. Do I have to have amalgam fillings?

No, porcelain or white composite fillings are our treatment of choice.


8. What can be done with my gaps? 

Gaps may range from wide spaces between the teeth, to a missing tooth or teeth. Gaps, or diastematas, are efficiently closed by use of bonding with composite resin, veneers or crowning.


9. What can be done with my worn and irregular teeth? 

Worn teeth are usually a sign of "bite problems". Worn teeth can be restored with some form of reconstruction, veneers and/or crowns.



10. How do you know if you have an inflamed/infected tooth nerve?

Some signs are heat and cold sensitivity, swelling and pain, or a bad taste in your mouth. Or, you may experience no symptoms at all, and not realize that you have a dental problem until your Dentist discovers this before you get symptoms.