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 Informative Facts
Concerning Our Dental Services
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questions about the dental services that we offer? |
Below
is a list of some frequently asked questions, but please feel free to call our office if
you need additional information. We are always pleased to assist you.
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Is it
possible to keep my teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime? |
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Yes, with routine dental and
preventive care combined with excellent oral hygiene. |
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Is dental
treatment painful? |
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No, when proper techniques are
used, dental treatment can be extremely comfortable and pain free. |
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What does
it mean when my gums bleed when I brush and floss? |
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This a sign that Periodontal
Disease is present and needs to be treated. This is what leads to tooth loss. |
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How often
should I have my teeth cleaned? |
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The American Dental Association
recommends 3-4 times a year. |
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Does the
office follow strict infection control protocol? |
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Yes, the office is fully
compliant with OSHA and follows the American Dental Association guidelines for infection
control. |
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Are the
doctors recent graduates and up to date on the latest techniques? |
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Yes, Dr. Kelley and Dr. Rayhan
graduated from dental training in 1994 and routinely attend education seminars. |
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Can I ask
questions? |
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Yes, the doctors and staff always
listen to your concerns, answer all of your questions in easy to understand terms and
encourage patients to be involved with decisions regarding their treatment. |
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Is it
easy to schedule an appointment? |
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Yes, our patients are always
given appointments within a reasonable time period. |
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Is the
office available for emergency care? |
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Yes, the office has a doctor on
call 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Emergency patients are seen and treated
immediately. |
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Will I
have to be referred to another office for treatment? |
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No, all phases of dentistry are
provided at Clock Tower Dental. |
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Are
dental x-rays harmful? |
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No, our equipment is state of the
art and minimizes patient exposure. The office follows American Dental Association
guidelines as to the frequency of radiographs. |
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Is it
possible to make my teeth whiter? |
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 Yes, the office offers
professional teeth whitening.
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Do I have
to have silver fillings? |
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No, porcelain or white composite
fillings are our treatment of choice. |
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Does my
gum have to be blue and have metal show around my cap? |
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 No, the office treatment of
choice is the state of the art all-porcelain procera crowns.
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Does my
partial denture have to have these ugly metal clasps? |
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 No, our treatment of choice is
the very esthetic all acrylic flexi partial. These partials not only look better,
they also feel better.
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Do I have
to wear something that I remove to replace missing teeth? |
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 No, with
implants dentures can
be temporary.
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