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People always ask us how long should this last? In our office we strive for perfection and satisfaction. Which is why we are happy to provide you this warranty, something few other offices offer. Let
us remember that in today's technology almost everything we have learned is on the preventive side. Instead of going to the dentist every few years for "Drill, Fill and Bill," let's try preventive dentistry.
If you spend 4 minutes in the morning and 4 minutes in the evening brushing, flossing and doing any other special treatments we have recommended and let us professionally clean your teeth, check for decay,
apply a fluoride treatment, or apply sealants you can prevent most all disease. This is why all of our warranties must be null and void it we don't see you for your regular 6 month check-ups. With 6 month
check-ups your teeth and gums are winners!
SILVER OR COMPOSITE FILLINGS
- When a tooth has a cavity, we remove the decay and fill the hole with a silver filling. The tooth is what supports the filling. The ideal is no more that 50% of the tooth. This allows half
the tooth to support the filling. When you get a cavity that takes up 60% or more of the tooth then a crown in indicated. A crown covers the entire tooth and holds the tooth together. Sometimes we place
a filling thinking there is enough tooth to hold the filling when actually there is not. The tooth then starts to break away because it can no longer support the filling. In this case we will credit the
cost of the filling towards the cost of a crown and build-up. In addition, for a period of 3 years from the date of service, we will refund the cost of a silver filling or replace the filling due to breakage,
or misfit at no cost to the patient.
- This warranty is null and void if the patient does not maintain his/her 6-month continuing care cleaning appointments.
CROWN OR BRIDGE
- For a period of 5 years from the date of service, we will refund the cost or redo a crown or bridge due to breakage or misfit at no cost to the patient.*
- This warranty is null and void if the patient does not maintain his/her 6-month continuing care cleaning appointments.
*Gold and porcelain crowns are the same for practically all cases except that porcelain can chip. Approximately one (1) out of every 100 porcelain crowns chips and need replacement. This will never happen
with gold crowns. If your porcelain crown chips in the first five (5) years, we will replace it for free. However, if it chips after the five-year period it would cost you the regular fee for a new crown.
This should be taken into consideration when choosing between a porcelain or gold crown.
ROOT CANAL
- Do root canals always work? No! A root canal is a therapy not a cure. It has a high success rate but 4% of them fail. If your root canal fails we will send you to an endodontist who specializes
in root canals and why they fail.
SEALANTS
- Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that are applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to prevent decay. Most tooth decay in children and adolescents occurs on the chewing surfaces
of the back teeth or molars. This is because molars have irregular surfaces with pits and grooves which tend to trap food, bacteria and debris. Sealants flow into and coat these pits and grooves so that
bacteria cannot multiply and cause decay.
- The teeth most likely to benefit from sealant application are the first and second molars just after they have erupted and before they have a had a chance to decay. Children between the ages of 5 and
14 benefit most from sealants.
- A sealant application can last for as long as five years and often longer. Sealants should be checked regularly and reapplied when they appear to have worn off. Because teeth are most susceptible to
decay when they are young, preventing decay during the first 5 to 14 years after a tooth erupts is critical.
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This warranty is null and void if the patient does not maintain his or her six-month continuing care cleaning appointments.
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