The American Dental Association (ADA) guidelines recommend visiting a dentist at least twice a year for a checkup and professional maintenance visit. We will determine and recommend a customized interval for your hygiene visits based on your periodontal health and risk factors.
One of our staff members will compile your medical and dental history during your first visit. We will then examine your teeth and gums, screen you for oral cancer, take digital films of your teeth as needed and complete a TMJ (temporomandibular or jaw joint) exam. After we review your dental profile, we will discuss a diagnosis with you. If treatment such as a root canal (endodontics), braces (orthodontics) or oral surgery is needed, we will plan to refer you to a specialist. We will discuss your options for treatment and fee payment and help you determine the best plan to fit your needs.
During regular follow-up visits, we will examine your teeth and gums, screen you for oral cancer, clean your teeth and make plans for treatment, as needed. We will discuss any pain or problems you may be experiencing and answer any questions you may have.
Painless dentistry is a means of ensuring your total experience in our office is as Stress-free and pain-free as possible. We will discuss treatment options that may require no local anesthetic and whenever possible, alleviate pain by the means most comfortable to you. We have multiple options to relax you during your visits with us.
Please call our office as soon as you determine that you have a dental emergency. We will be glad to work you into our schedule if you have a dental emergency during regular business hours. After hours, over the weekend and during holidays, please call our office to obtain Dr. Diehl’s emergency contact number.
Yes! We accept all traditional plans for dental insurance (and selected in network plans) and will be happy to process your claim electronically for you upon receipt of your estimated copayment. We offer a NO interest rate payment plan up to 18 months and low interest plans up to 5 years. We also accept most major credit cards, including Visa, Master Card, and Discover.
There are several methods available for whitening teeth: in office, overnight, or daily. Sapphire by Rembrandt is the chairside, one-visit system we offer in our office. The session usually takes 2 hours, and you can read or relax during the treatment. For overnight whitening, we take impressions of your teeth to create custom trays that fit your bite exactly. You dispense the gel into the tray daily and wear it daily for a few hours or overnight. This method usually takes approximately two weeks. Ask us about Club Smile for the at-home methods.
Other over-the-counter daily whitening products are available, but it is important to use any whitening product under the direct supervision of a dentist. Many of these products are not as safe or effective as professional products. The ADA recommends you seek the professional advice of a dentist, including examination and diagnosis of the cause of tooth discoloration, before you begin any whitening program.
Porcelain veneers are designed to look like your natural teeth and are individually and permanently attached to the front of your existing teeth. Porcelain veneers are color-matched to the rest of your teeth.