Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Veneers?
Veneers are thin porcelain “shells” that are bonded to teeth to totally rejuvenate a smile. Veneers are a safe, conservative and extremely effective technique to correct gaps, chips, stains and other imperfections. Porcelain, which reflects light just like real teeth, is the ideal material for Veneers.
What is Waterlase Dentistry™?
Waterlase Dentistry uses a patented combination of laser energy and water – a process called HydroPhotonics – to perform a wide range of dental procedures on teeth, gums and bone thoroughly and more comfortably. Waterlase procedures typically use fewer shots and use less anesthesia and provide a more comfortable dental experience.
What is BriteSmile® Teeth Whitening and how does it work?
BriteSmile® Professional Teeth Whitening system offers the latest, most advanced state-of-the-art technology to whiten teeth. By combining a gentle 15% hydrogen peroxide whitening gel with a breakthrough new “blue light”, Britesmile was able to decrease the time for effective teeth whitening down to a single visit. In clinical studies, BriteSmile® has been able to achieve an average of 9 shades whiter (using Vita shade guide used by dentists worldwide).
Sit back, listen to your favorite music, and relax for an hour while a dental professional oversees our safe and gentle tooth-whitening system. This process may be repeated twice more and you go home with your naturally brilliant new smile.
What’s the difference between an ordinary filling and a CEREC® restoration?
CEREC® restorations make your tooth look totally natural; nobody but you will know your tooth was filled! Another advantage is that unlike silver fillings, which contain mercury, CEREC® restorations are made from porcelain, which is totally metal-free.
Other advantages include biocompatibility, resistance to plaque, which can cause gum disease and tooth loss, and increased strength. CEREC® restorations bond to your tooth and return it to its original strength. Mercury fillings are weak, have a tendency to leak, and can actually cause teeth to break.
What is Invisalign® how does it work?
Invisalign® is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces. The Invisalign system uses a series of clear, removable aligners to move your teeth over time to give you the smile you deserve.
Invisalign uses 3-D computer imaging technology to map the complete treatment from start to finish. From this plan, a series of custom-made aligners unique to your treatment is produced. Each aligner is worn for two weeks and gradually moves your teeth, before being replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved.
Why Minimally Invasive Dentistry?
Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) is the fastest growing movement within modern dentistry. MID is based on a medical model that controls the disease first and then uses minimally invasive techniques to restore the mouth to form, function and aesthetics.
Dr. Teasdale belongs to the worldwide association, the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID), dedicated to decay prevention, early intervention and patient education. We use magnification and advanced technologies, removing the least amount of tooth structure, bone or soft tissue necessary to eliminate what is unhealthy or diseased. When tooth repair is necessary, it is performed as conservatively, comfortably and as beautifully as possible.
What about dental insurance?
Our staff will work to support you in every way to maximize your insurance benefits. We will gladly complete all the paperwork your carrier needs to expedite your treatment coverage. For services not covered by your insurance, we expect payment when these services are provided.
What payment options are available?
Our primary goal is to provide you with the best and most comprehensive dental care available. To make the cost of your care as easy and manageable as possible, we offer several payment options. You can choose to pay by cash, check or major credit card. We also offer CareCredit® patient payment plans that allow you to pay over time with convenient minimum monthly payments. You can choose from several plans, including interest free, whichever fits into your budget.