Our practices is committed to the long term therapy of our patients.  It is well established that patients that are properly treated, keep up their home care and have appropriate professional visits are extremely successful in preserving their dentition for a lifetime.

The quality of the recall visit is critical.  The protocol we use for each visit is of the highest standards of any practice in the United States. We feel the one hour visit is essential as well as the dedication and integrity of our hygienists.  The following are completed at every visit:

         Medical history review with documentation of any new medications.

         Dental history review with notation of any new restorations or problems.

         Complete oral exam including head and neck and all oral soft tissues.

         Home care evaluation with % of plaque assessment.

         Home care instruction with issuing of oral hygiene devices

         Periodontal examination including probing depths, mobility and gum quality.

         Meticulous instrumentation of the teeth both above and below the gum line.

         Selective polishing.

         Fluoride treatment

         Doctors examination.

Most of our patients alternate recall visits between our practice and their general dental practice.  We strongly encourage alternate recall and we find our patients do very well with this approach.

Some of reason for poor outcomes and continued loss of teeth are listed below. We strive to consul our patients and provide every motivation possible to overcome these factors.

         Smoking.

         Poor oral hygiene.

         Lack of appropriate recall interval.

         Dental decay.

        

    

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