My Policy

Patient Centered Concept

I have always believed that if you do everything to make your clientele happy, doing only what is best for the patient, treating them as I would my own family: then I should do well. Therefore, we use the most gentle numbing technique with gels, sprays, rinses, patches and slow moves. A needleless injection is available, anything you need for the most comfortable experience. Also, we take some stress away by having the "rear delivery" system where no instruments come in your sight and the chair stands by itself. You can have a wireless headphone to watch cable TV or a movie, or listen to the music of your choice. Always feel free to bring your own VHS or S-VHS tape, DVD, CD, MP3 CD, or Video CD, and we'll put it on. Kids have their own play area with a Playstation 3. We also have N64s, Super NES, and Nintendo game systems, for kids and adults alike. Anything that will put you more at ease, you can bet we will work on it.

Services and Procedures

We perform all phases of general dentistry including cosmetic care. We routinely perform the following:

Fillings • Crowns and Bridges
Cleanings & Scalings • Partial Plates
Porcelain Veneers • Bondings
Sealants (protection coating) • Bleaching (whitening)
Night Guards/sportsguards
Fluoride Applications • Oral Cancer Tests

We will also plan braces, implants, periodontal surgery (gums), dentures, extractions, root canal therapy, or wisdom teeth management with specialists, if necessary, to assure the best dental health care we can deliver to you.

Our Philosophy

We want you to feel as comfortable as can be while taking care of your dental health. We consider our patients like FRIENDS and want to keep that long-term relationship through PREVENTION.

Are you well covered?

Here is my idea of the Best dental coverage. Whatever restrictions or inclusions your dental insurance plan covers, whether you have insurance or not, the less expensive and easiest way is prevention, regular check ups and early treatment. I am a firm believer that prevention is the way to go. Procrastination results in more extensive and complicated treatment that can multiply the cost of care in a short period of time. That's why we offer the credit card option so you can complete a more suitable treatment plan and avoid compromising your welfare.

2nd Opinions!

Tell your friends. Especially the ones on HMO dental plans. I feel a second opinion is my best tool against the abandonment of conventional insurances to the managed-care plans. Those plans are not insurance but only programs which dentists sign for because the imposed fee schedule is close to normal for extensive procedures. The same fee schedule might be appealing to the patient when they consider fillings and other preventive codes at very low fee. The result is a risk of undertreatment as well as overtreatment. Despite the limited list of clinics/dentists that HMOs and PPOs request their clients to follow, thankfully you still have the FREEDOM to choose your dentist. It is my pleasure to offer my opinion as an independent practitioner for your dental concerns.

Fees and Insurance

You may pay by cash, check, or credit cards at the time of service. As a courtesy, if you have a dental plan, the office will gladly file insurance claims. This means you pay only the difference between the fee and the amount of the insurance benefits paid. Patti will be happy to help you with any questions regarding fees and insurance coverage.