Individualized Planning

Over sixty years of combined experience has convinced us that everyone can "afford" excellent oral health. What is necessary is a logical sequencing of care... an individualized plan to reach your objectives. You can then proceed at your own pace. This sequencing is the same regardless of how much treatment is needed or how quickly you want it completed.

Everyone has different expectations from dental care. The key is your plan. Some people never move to optimal care and face various uncertainties throughout their lifetime. Some people want the finest care possible immediately. And there are those who do a little at a time until, perhaps years later, they can be considered optimally healthy.

STEP 1: INFECTION CONTROL Elimination of active disease, pain and infection. This includes all initial therapy for gum disease and filling of cavities.

STEP 2: BASIC CARE (Preparing the foundation) Control of questionable situations (such as replacement of deteriorating fillings) that will eventually lead to problems, and laying a solid foundation for stable, predictable and comfortable future care.

Once this portion is completed, a "holding program" can be in effect. You can be in a "maintenance" program, but may still require significant dental care in the future. We do have solid foundation that allows us to move effectively to the next step if followed through in a timely sequence. If delayed, it may be necessary to "back track" somewhat. The key to being cost effective is to keep "chipping away" until ideal health is achieved.

STEP 3: PREVENTIVE DENTAL CARE (Restoration) I define Preventive Dental Care as that quality that, once completed, has the least chance of ever needing to be done again. It encompasses the finest restorative dental care possible to place the strongest, longest lasting materials, in the best possible bite relationship while maximizing gum health and cosmetics.

Once competed, one has the peace of mind in knowing little, if any, major dental care is needed for the foreseeable future. CONTINUING CARE (Supportive Maintenance) Professional "check-ups" are necessary throughout your lifetime, but this obviously easier when you are in optimal health. The "cheapest" insurance for anyone is consistent professional care and a customized home care program. Once we have a goal in mind, together we can work our plan to achieve it.