|
Since your dental health is ultimately your responsibility, it's helpful for you to remain educated on the latest breakthroughs and techniques in dentistry. Here you can access frequently asked questions, including financial information, download a new patient welcome packet, a medical history form, new patient form, and a patient questionnaire to find out about the health and beauty of your smile.
Patient Questionnaire
Is Your Smile Hiding Something?
Answer our Patient Questionnaire to find out about the health and beauty of your smile!
Our passion is spreading the positive message of modern dentistry. If your teeth are causing you pain, either physically or emotionally, we can help. We know that if your joints, muscles and teeth work together to form a complete, healthy masticatory system, then whatever improvements we make to your teeth… crowns, veneers, inlays, implants, partials etc.… will be built on a strong functional foundation. If your smile is hiding something that gives you pain, talk to us. We can make your smile beautiful from the inside out.
| • |
Would you like to have whiter teeth?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Do you have cracked, chipped or missing teeth?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Are your teeth worn down?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Do you have crooked or overlapping teeth?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Do you think your smile is too “gummy”?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Do you wake up with jaw or facial pain?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Can you make any tooth hurt (even a little bit) by grinding your teeth together?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Are the muscles in your jaw, face or neck sore?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Do you have loose teeth?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Can you chew comfortably on only one side of your mouth?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Do your teeth feel as though they don’t quite fit together?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Do your gums bleed when brushing or flossing?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Are your teeth sensitive to cold or hot temperatures?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Can you make either your left or right jaw joint (TMJ) hurt or bother you in any way when you grind your teeth together?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
If you have had any caps(crowns) or bridgework done, did it affect your speech or create pressure or discomfort in your lips?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Are previously done caps, veneers, or bridgework undetectable.Does the restorative work look naturally beautiful?
Yes____ No____ |
| • |
Do you have any problems with restorations coming loose or breaking? |
| |
Yes____ No____ |
If you have answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, let us know. We can help! |
return to top
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we do for you?
- We can whiten your smile quickly and safely.
- We can give you a complete smile makeover using state-of-the-art all-porcelain crowns and veneers.
- We can replace cracked or broken amalgam fillings with bonded, tooth-colored composites that actually make your teeth stronger as well as natural looking.
- We can straighten your teeth without braces using Invisalign, the nearly invisible orthodontic system.
- We can replace missing teeth with the newest implant technology.
- We can fix chipped, broken, worn or stained teeth for a beautiful smile.
- We can seal your children’s teeth to help insure that cavities will never happen.
- We can stop the pain of TMJ Syndrome and make your bite feel natural and comfortable.
- We can offer solutions to your grinding, clenching and bruxing problems.
And Much More!
return to top
What's "Smiles for Life"?
 East Amherst Dental Center offers professional teeth whitening in exchange for a tax deductible donation. All proceeds from the whitening services benefit Summit Resources, locally, and Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation. We are trying to raise as much as possible for children's charities, so please tell all your friends and co-workers. Please visit www.smilesforlife.org or call (716) 689-6300 for more information.
return to top
Why should you be concerned about periodontal (gum) disease?
Periodontal disease is so common that estimates of those affected range from between 75 percent to more than 90 percent. It is an insidious bacterial infection that begins with no symptoms and can progressively affect the appearance of your gums, cause bad breath and eventually lead to tooth loss, which can affect your ability to chew, speak, and socialize. It causes progressive bone loss which can alter the proportions of your face. Periodontal disease has also been linked to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoarthritis, premature births, kidney disease, oral cancer, lung disease, and Alzheimer's.
  |
What causes gum disease?
Plaque, the soft thin film that you may feel on your teeth, is a natural biofilm with its own ecosystem of bacterial environments. If this film is allowed to build up, it hardens into calculus (or tartar) which can cause gum inflammation and bleeding. Calculus can damage the natural seal formed by your gums against the migration of oral bacteria into your bloodstream. The earliest and most common stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. As it progresses, it is called periodontitis.
How can you prevent or manage gum disease?
It's very important that you maintain a home care routine to prevent plaque from becoming calculus. Maintaining adequate nutrition and avoiding stress, teeth grinding, and clenching, and tobacco can help. Keep your regular appointments so we can keep on top of things because once calculus is formed, only your dental team can remove it. Thanks to modern dentistry, periodontal disease can be managed, and even reversed.
return to top |
Missing a tooth?
Do you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth? Do you have difficulty chewing? Maybe your dentures don’t feel secure. If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to smile, speak, and eat again with comfort and confidence, there is good news! Dental implants are teeth that look and feel just like your own. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made out of titanium that a dentist, oral surgeon, or periodontist places into your jaw to hold a porcelain tooth, bridge, or denture. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to injury, periodontal disease, or another reason.
Dental implants are actually longer lasting than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support. They are so natural looking and feeling, you may forget you ever lost a tooth. Your confidence in your smile affects how you feel about yourself, both personally and professionally. With proper care and maintenance, implants can last a lifetime.
return to top
What can dental implants do?
• Replace one or more teeth without affecting adjacent teeth.
• Support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture.
• Provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable.
Am I a good candidate for dental implants?
The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good oral and general health. Adequate bone density is needed to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissue that is free of periodontal disease.
What can I expect during the procedure?
We perform surgery to anchor the “artificial root” into your jaw bone. The procedure is performed in the dental office with local anesthesia. Medications may be prescribed for soreness.
How long does it take?
The process can take several months to complete. After the implants are placed surgically, the healing process can take up to four months. The fitting of the replacement teeth usually takes less than two months.
How do I care for implants?
It is important to floss and brush around the fixture at least twice a day. Regular scheduled cleanings in the office will help you ensure healthy gums.
return to top
What about financing the dental procedure?
Our financial policy allows us to provide you with the best treatment available and does not limit your health to just what your plan covers. We will be happy to submit your insurance paperwork for you at the time of treatment. If you have any questions about your insurance, please feel free to call for more information. We offer several payment options for your convenience. We accept cash, as well as all of the major credit cards.
Will dental insurance pay for everything?
Your insurance is a contract between you, your employer, and the insurance company. We are not a party to that contract. Because of that, we don’t know every condition and requirement for your particular insurance plan. Dental insurance is not meant to be a "pay-all"; it is only meant to help "share" the cost of your dental care, and many routine dental services are not always covered.
 Will you process my insurance claims?
Yes, we'd be happy to process your claims. As your dental health care providers, our relationship is with you, not your insurance company. We will gladly process your insurance claims as a courtesy; however, all charges remain your responsibility from the date services are rendered. Please speak with our business staff if you ever have any questions about the management of your account.
return to top
|
