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Do you have questions about the dental services
that we offer?
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| 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? |
| Yes, with routine dental and preventive
care combined with excellent oral hygiene. |
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| • Is
dental treatment painful? |
| 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? |
| The American Dental
Association recommends 3-4 times a year. |
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| • Does
the office follow strict infection control protocol? |
| Yes, the office is
fully compliant with OSHA and follows the American Dental Association
guidelines for infection control. |
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| • Can
I ask questions? |
| Yes, Dr. Patel 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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| • Can
I ask questions? |
| Yes, Dr. Patel 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? |
| Yes, our patients
are always given appointments within a reasonable time period. |
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| • Is
the office available for emergency care? |
| 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? |
| No, all phases of
dentistry are provided at South Shore Dental Care. |
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| • Are
dental x-rays harmful? |
| 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? |
| Yes, the office offers
professional teeth whitening. |
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| • Do
I have to have silver fillings? |
| 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? |
| No, the office treatment
of choice is the state of the art all-porcelain procera crowns |
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| • Are
dental x-rays harmful? |
| 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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• 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? |
| No, with implants
dentures can be temporary |
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