Conservation, Conversation, & Consideration

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Conservation. One of the first things you'll find about our approach to dentistry is that we want to preserve your dental health. We know that by helping you keep your teeth healthy, we're helping you keep your teeth. That's why we use prevention as our foremost strategy, apply aggressive hygiene techniques, and teach our patients to do the same at home. And that's why we take advantage of the latest technology to help us: using an intra-oral camera to visualize what we're working with, a laser-diagnosis system to catch decay long before it advances, mercury-free composite fillings for better long-term cavity protection, and air abrasion to conserve tooth structure. In fact, one thing you'll never hear Dr. Swedenburg say is "Just wait and fix the problem later." Instead, we're going to make sure that we stop problems while they're still small.

Conversation. We know that good communication results in good relationships and good outcomes. Also, we know that no two patients are alike, so we do a lot of listening and a lot of talking. First thing each morning, our staff gets together and thoroughly reviews the notes of our patients on the day's schedule like discuss each patient's needs, plan the appointment, and remind ourselves about any special circumstances that will require attention. Then, when you're with us, we listen to your current concerns, talk about how we can help, and spend time providing clear explanations in the areas that pertain to your care. In fact, we allow 10 extra minutes per appointment, just to ensure that you get your questions answered adequately! We want you to be on our team, involved and committed to your own dental health.

Consideration. We're convinced that good dentistry means more than just taking care of your teeth. It means taking care of you as a person, as well. That's why we book only one appointment at a time, so there's little or no waiting time, and so that we can give you personalized attention. We take the time to listen carefully to your goals, then explain how we'll achieve them. Too, we do all we can to keep you physically comfortable: we have headphones to help distract you, blankets if you're chilly, and relaxants or sleep dentistry if you're anxious. In fact, we use a new technology for anesthesia delivery that automates the amount and rate of medication and provides a steady state of comfort for our patients during all treatments. Also, we do our best to be easy to work with. We're highly knowledgeable about the ins and outs of insurance, and our nearly paperless office means less administrative time for both of us.

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