TREATMENT PLAN

A mutually developed treatment plan involves both the Control and Restorative Phase.

CONTROL PHASE: SHORT RANGE GOALS.
Tooth decay and gum disease are prevalent in our society, and while neither are curable, both are controllable. Periodic professional visits to our office, and a once a day intelligent cleaning regiment should enable all of us to become healthy and stay that way. Beginning and moderate gum disease is routinely treated in our hygiene department, sometimes requiring more than one appointment. Patients with advanced gum disease are normally referred to a periodontist. Areas of decay are identified and treated in a manner chosen.

RESTORATIVE PHASE: LONG RANGE GOALS.
Once active decay and gum disease are under control you are ready to proceed to the restorative phase. This involves replacing missing teeth, correcting bite discrepancies, treating TMJ problems, working with implants, and providing cosmetic dentistry. This kind of dentistry is more sophisticated, but the goal is to restore your teeth and mouth so you will have the least chance of having to repair it again. The real beauty of this long range planning is that with your dental health under control you need to start the restorative phase only when you are ready... when it fits your budget and when you truly want it. Get it only when you sense the value in raising the comfort, function, and attractiveness of your smile to a higher level.