Looking for the right dentist can be frustrating. There are many to choose from, and it can be difficult to determine which dentist would be best. Also, many people put off going to the dentist because of outdated fears. The ultimate goal of most prospective patients is to have a healthy mouth and beautiful smile.
The decision that needs to be made is to determine who can best help you reach that goal. Understanding some of these dentistry terms may help prospective patients make an educated choice.
General and Family Dentistry refers to those services everyone needs periodically, doing what is needed to preserve existing teeth and gums. A detailed examination should include digital X-rays, an oral cancer screening (early treatment is critical), a periodontal exam (to check gum health) and a TMJ assessment (misaligned jaw joints cause numerous problems).
Cosmetic Dentistry uses techniques such as teeth whitening, smile makeovers and porcelain veneers to give patients a bright, sparkling smile.
Restorative Dentistry handles problems with worn or damaged dental work and damaged or missing teeth. Some procedures that might be needed are white fillings, dentures or dental implants, crowns, inlays, onlays and root canals.
Technology that should be available would include digital radiography, intraoral cameras, DIAGNOdent cavity detection and CEREC restorations.
Patient comfort would include a serene atmosphere and ‘extras’ designed to relax patients, such as soothing music, a refreshment center (cookies, anyone?), treatment chairs offering massage and heat, warm towels and aromatherapy.
Emergency services are very important when it’s definitely outside normal hours and a dentist is needed NOW!
A family dentist should be able to offer all of the above services. Jason T Bolding DDS treats patients in his Christian dental practice and offers all of this and more. Patients are warmly greeted by fresh flowers, comfy couches and cookies. They then receive high quality dental care from a skilled, professional and caring team. The team is constantly learning about new advances in dentistry by attending continuing education classes. The team begins each day with group prayer. In a Dental Emergency Heber Springs would be well-advised to call Dr. Bolding. He is an outstanding oral health care provider.
