NEXT YOU MUST KNOW US.

WHERE DO YOU STAND; WHERE DO WE STAND?
Many people have an accurate sense of where they are, how healthy their mouth is, and what kind of care they need; but quite a few are in the unsuspecting souls group. You can only truly know which group “you fit in” by going through a complete exam, which is the way you enter our practice. Our purpose is not to over-diagnose or overtreat, but to provide an accurate appraisal without overlooking or missing anything.

We have asked ourselves the questions, “Can we be all things to all people?” and “What kind of life and practice do we want?” and we have decided we simply want to work with people who are willing to make a sensible effort to save their teeth.

HASTE MAKES WASTE.
We do not first appoint patients with our hygienist for a cleaning, or look immediately in the mouth. By taking enough time in the beginning to get to know each other and establishing goals, we can reduce misunderstandings and disappointments in the future. We want to be certain that our time and effort, and your time and money are well spent, and that your expectations are met. We promise not to try to force a square peg into a round hole, and we will be completely honest in helping you determine where you fit, where you are, and what you want.

DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOU WANT?
You must learn what you want and need dentally; not just for now, but in the future. You may never have given serious thought to what you want in the years ahead, but unless you do, you cannot really know what you want now. This knowledge and understanding can be gained when we get to know each other, and you learn about your mouth. Only after we are certain of your goals, will we consider moving forward.

CAN WE AGREE UPON GOALS?
Most people want to have their dental disease under control, their teeth functional, comfortable and attractive, and to be able to keep them for a lifetime. Most either want, or must have, low dental bills. All these things are possible in this office, but it takes planning, and may take an extended period of time. Therefore, it is essential that we have short and long range goals that we both agree upon.

DIAGNOSE YOURSELF AND FEEL CONFIDENT.
While it is essential that we diagnose your mouth, it is really more important that you diagnose it with our help. The extent to which you understand your mouth determines your ability to plan your future. In this manner, with our guidance, you can confidently make solid, informed, predictable choices about what you want and need.

WHERE DOES THIS LEAD US?
The above pointers serve to endorse and validate the benefits and necessity of a complete exam.