A healthy adult typically benefits
from a professional cleaning and checkup every six months. Twice
daily brushing and flossing go a long way toward maintaining a healthy
mouth, but regular checkups and professional cleaning help prevent the formation of plaque, which can harden into tartar and cause gingivitis.
Regular checkups are your ticket to good dental health!
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Our office accepts almost all major
insurance plans. Our office staff is well versed in the latest coverage
trends, and will be happy to discuss the particulars of your plan
with you prior to any treatment.
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We are happy to accept referrals from
other dental offices as well as from recommendations by our patients
to their family and friends. Your referrals are our best compliments!
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Modern dentistry gives us a number
of options to help whiten your smile. Dr. Ryan and Dr. Hon will evaluate
what will work best for your teeth based on their current color and
the cause of any discoloration. Once you have decided on the most
appropriate method, you will probably spend anywhere from two to
four weeks undergoing a series of simple whitening treatments.
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Both Dr. Ryan and Dr. Hon encourage
open, direct communication with their patients. You can reach them
by either e-mail or telephone. Depending on their schedules and the
complexity of your question, they will strive to respond within 24
hours.
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We know many people have qualms about
having their teeth worked on, so we do our best to put you at ease.
In addition to a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and the usual methods
used by dentists to relax patients, such as laughing gas, Dr. Ryan's
specialized training in anesthesiology means he is qualified to provide
both conscious and deep sedation, which guarantees your comfort.
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Bleeding gums can be caused by a number
of factors, including improper, rough "scrubbing" instead of gentle,
circular brushing motions, using a hard-bristled toothbrush instead
of a soft one, plaque and/or tartar build-up below the gum line,
or gum sensitivity due to gingivitis or periodontal gum disease.
If the bleeding persists despite proper brushing and flossing or
occurs every time you brush, contact our office for an appointment
to evaluate the problem.
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A little flossing goes a long way
and is truly critical for your oral health. Flossing removes food
particles in tight spaces your brush cannot reach, gets rid of plaque
build-up and exercises your gums, all of which is necessary to avoid
gum disease. So, just think of daily flossing as the finishing touch
after brushing and as insurance for your smile's future.
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If you have an emergency after office
hours, please contact our office voice mail and let us know the nature
of your condition. We will return your call as soon as possible,
give you helpful information over the phone, and determine if you
need to be seen immediately.
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In order to maintain a well-run office,
we ask all appointment cancellations be made at least 24 hours before
your scheduled appointment. This ensures you will avoid being billed
for our time and preparation, and allows us to work in other patients' emergency
visits.
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