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V.I.P. (Very Important Patient) Policy

We are committed to taking care of the Total Package... the person attached to your teeth...
NOT just your teeth!

Thank You
Thank you for your many wonderful referrals!

The greatest compliment you can give us is the referral of a friend, neighbor or family member!

What is the Difference?

What is the difference between a "regular cleaning,"and periodontal maintenance? The ADA recognizes a prophylaxis or "regular cleaning" as removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth structures. This deposit removal is performed on tooth structures that have not been affected by bone loss-typically the crowns of the teeth. The mouth should be healthy, with no gum or bone problems, recession, or infection. Routine instruments (scalers) are used and sometimes an ultra-sonic scaler may be used to remove superficial tartar and plaque from the teeth. The old system of having your recall visits twice a year has gone by the wayside. The idea actually came from a 1940's toothpaste commercial!! We set up your periodontal schedule based on your personal needs. This could be as often as 4 times per year.

Periodontal maintence is a special, on-going gum and bone care procedure with different scalers, irrigation and often a soft tissue laser. It is also known as SPT or supportive periodontal treatment and includes pocket measurement, review of home care, scaling/root planing selected areas and irrigation as needed. It is suggested after an adult patient has undergone either periodontal surgeries or even non surgical scaling and root planing in one or more areas of the mouth. Similar to diabetes, periodontal disease is never CURED, but is CONTROLLED by these periodontal maintenance visits 3-4 times a year. If dental benefits are involved, they usually only cover 2 per calendar year or half of what the patient really needs. At Grand Dentistry a soft tissue laser is used for selected patients to reduce the bacterial count at the gum interface and desensitize the sensory nerves in the area. It is traced around the teeth where inflammation is present and patients find it very comfortable.

Save Your Tooth

With the number of children playing sports and involved with extracurricular activities, unfortunately we occasionally see traumatic injuries. One of the most severe injuries to a tooth is avulsion or a completely displaced tooth. Reimplantion as soon as possible is of upmost importance, preferably within just a few minutes. If reimplation is delayed, there is a high probabililty of losing the tooth. An avulsed tooth can be placed in milk, saline, or ideally in a balanced salt solution until it can be reimplanted and splinted by a dentist. Grand Dentistry has designed a "tooth ambulence" with the appropriate medium to store the tooth in. Request one free of charge for your sports team, troop, or other organization.

Sedation Dentistry...

We Understand Your Fears

You are not alone. Over 45% of Americans are deathly afraid of going to the dentist. These are professional, accomplished, intelligent, and capable people that just have a fear of sitting through dental treatment. Some are simply difficult to numb, some are too busy, and some just get tired and cannot stay still for more than an hour. I

New technology is here. You can have all of your dental treatment,including root canals, crowns, periodontal therapy and implants done in one appointment.

Safely sit relaxed with monitors watching your heart rate, oxygenation and pulse rate while, you snooze lightly, wrapped in a blanket with a nice, soft mouth pillow keeping your jaw supported and in a healthy position. Hundreds and thousands of Americans have completed their dental treatment in this manner, wishing they had done it years ago. Call today to schedule a short exam to see if you are a candidate for SEDATION DENTISTRY.

You are a candidate if:
1. You are very busy
2. You are difficult to numb
3. You had a bad experience as a child
4. You have more than 2 or 3 procedures to complete dentally
5. You have slight-moderate-severe anxiety thinking about dental treatment

You will be treated with TLC, understanding and dignity. We would LOVE to help you achieve your goals in a minimally invasive and health centered environment.