I’ve got a patient who sticks out in my mind. She came to me. She had neglected her teeth for a very, very long time, and she had broken down teeth, rotten teeth, gum disease. Her mouth was a mess. She came to me, and really, she had neglected her teeth because she had this terrible fear of dentists, surprise, surprise.
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What does Comprehensive Dentistry cover?
Comprehensive dentistry doesn’t just involve the mouth. It also involves the Temporomandibular joint, or jawbone, as well as the nervous system of the head. I’ve got some patients who come to me with migraines, and I only get this information from them because it’s important to me to ask all the questions when they fill out their medical history. For some patients, I’ve fixed their migraine problem. They no longer have migraines, and the reason for that is because the nerves that supply the mouth also supply the temporalis, or the head.
How can Cosmetic Dentistry change a person’s life?
I had one patient at our dental office, and I have a lot of these patients actually. One in particular that comes to mind that came to me. She was middle-aged and she was newly divorced. She didn’t feel good about her appearance, so she was doing different types of cosmetic work to her face. But her biggest concern was her teeth.
What is a Crown?
A Crown is not a filling but is actually mounted on top of an existing tooth to change the shape of the tooth. A crown could be a gold crown. It could be a metal crown. There are some patients who want them in the front.
Then there are porcelain fused to metal crowns, which is really just a metal substructure, which gives the crown more resistance to fracture. Then, on top of that metal goes porcelain. You have the strength of the metal, but then you also have the aesthetics of porcelain. Then you have all porcelain crowns, and all porcelain crowns are the most aesthetic crowns. They’re just as strong as any other crown, and especially nowadays, they’re highly fracture resistant.
What kinds of Veneers are there?
You’ve got really two different types of veneers for the most part. One is a prepless (no preparation) veneer, or in some cases people like to refer to them as Lumineers, which is really just a marketing term. It’s not a particular type of porcelain, or it’s not a particular, different type of veneer. It’s just a porcelain facing on the tooth, just as a traditional veneer would be.
How should I care for my Veneers?
Whether it’s veneers or a crown, or a denture, it doesn’t matter what type of treatment you have in dentistry, you must maintain your teeth by brushing them twice a day and flossing everyday. For some patients, they may have to do it more often than that and they may have to utilize water picks or floss threaders. It is important that you ask your Dentist for specific care instructions for your particular treatment.
What made you want to become a Cosmetic Dentist?
As a kid, I grew up going to my two cousins for my own dental needs. They had a group practice and I was fortunate enough to have braces on for four and-a-half years thanks to them. They did orthodontics and so going to them for four and-a-half years and seeing how they enjoyed their work and their work environment influenced me. They seemed to be having a lot of fun, and so that was my first experience with dentistry. It definitely intrigued me at an early age.
Who works in your office and what do they do?
Our staff is what I’m most proud of. We’ve got three doctors including myself in the office and all are just excellent in their own ways. We have Dr. Brenner who’s been practicing in the office for over 40 years, and he got a fantasist reputation. He’s a wonderful dentist. The patients just fall in love with him. He’s got tons of experience as far as cosmetic dentistry goes, and really general dentistry as well. He’s a great part of our team. I want to emphasize that, at our office, it is a team there.
Do I have to give up drinking red wine to keep my teeth from being stained?
Question: I really love drinking red wine. Do I have to give it up completely to keep my teeth from being stained or is there anything that I can do after drinking red wine that will keep my teeth from getting messed up?
Do you recommend a certain type of tooth paste?
Colgate Total I find to be the best for me. At the end of the day, just about any toothpaste on the market has the same ingredients, and those ingredients are highly effective. The technology today is, you’re really not going to find a toothpaste on the market that bad. You’re really not going to find a toothpaste that’s detrimental to your health, unless you have had an allergy to cinnamon or something and you buy cinnamon flavored toothpaste. Really, you can’t really go wrong.
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Insurance & Financing
At JJ Dental our insurance specialists deal directly with your insurance providers.
A thorough breakdown of your benefits allows us to give you the most accurate coverage estimate possible. Based on this information we can provide you with a plan that maximizes your benefits and minimizes your out of pocket expense. Once treatment has begun we will even submit the insurance claims on your behalf to eliminate any headaches for you. (See Accepted Insurance)
While a majority of insurance plans will cover a large percentage of preventative and restorative care, they rarely cover cosmetic procedures. For any procedures not covered or beyond your plans maximum benefit, we provide several payment options including cash, check, money order, and major credit cards. We also offer flexible, no interest monthly installment plans through care credit and lending club that help you get the treatment you need without a financial burden.
We believe that there are three main considerations that you should be aware of when choosing a dentist.
Does the dentist care deeply about you and your dental health?
Is the dentist skilled enough to consistently provide the highest quality of dental care?
Does the dentist have the team and the tools available to provide you with the highest quality of care?
At JJ Dental our entire team is proud to be able to answer yes to each of these critical questions.