Our Philosophy of Practice:
Educating each patient to maintain and value optimal health.

Examination Process…
Excellence in dentistry begins with a careful diagnosis and treatment plan to move us toward the goals we will establish together. We will perform an extensive and comprehensive examination of the teeth, gums, bite, joints and soft tissues. When needed, and with your permission, we will utilize all appropriate x-rays; if beneficial will use digital photographs and study models of your teeth and jaws to identify areas of concern. We believe this in-depth examination to be the cornerstone of quality dentistry.

Prevention…
We have centered our practice around prevention and health as opposed to one that simply emphasizes emergency and repair care. The supporting gum tissue and bone are just as vital as the teeth themselves. Unfortunately only lip service is normally paid to this important area and prevention is often misunderstood and inadequately stressed.

The best way to protect and maintain the crucial supporting structures for life is to have a qualified hygienist clean your teeth regularly, at which time preventative procedures can be implemented to protect your dental health. While the responsibility for returning for periodic preventive treatment lies with you, we will provide an ongoing program of health maintenance with you.

Emergency…
We recognize that emergencies do occur. We make every effort to see our patients as soon as possible when an emergency occurs. We provide special priority status for you or any family member who has been seen in the previous year in our practice.