Attaining and preserving a brilliant smile isn't an accident. Follow these points to make your smile a worthwhile investment!
We’ve broken down successful and satisfying dentistry into four points; planning, foundation, precision, and maintenance. Not all dentistry is equal, and these are some of the most important factors that determine the success of your treatment. We believe that if you approach your treatment with these points in mind, you’ll enjoy a first-class smile.
Planning
This is where cases either succeed or fail. This phase breaks down into two parts; assessing your current situation, and identifying where you want to be.
Identifying where you are now
This involves getting an accurate diagnosis of the current condition of the following:
- Teeth
- Gum
- Bone
- Bite
- Smile
- Oral health
Identifying where you want to be
Once we establish your current condition, we can identify your goals. When we understand your expectations, priorities, and desired outcome we can begin to shape the process to reach your goals. This involves outlining the following:
- Realistic timeline
- Budget
- Any necessary external evaluations or therapy
Foundation
Next, we make sure that your treatment is built on a healthy, solid foundation. That means making sure gum tissue, bone tissue, bone and tooth structure are healthy.
Possible procedures to improve your oral health may include:
- Sinus augmentation
- Joint therapy
- Oral surgery
- Soft or hard tissue grafting
- Tooth movement
- Implant placement
- Removal of inadequate tissues
Precision
This is a factor we are most proud of, and what separates us from the rest. You’ll notice this only after your treatment is completed. Precision refers to uncompromising attention to detail and having the ability to execute that detail. Precision, coupled with advanced technique, modern equipment, an innovative laboratory, and master ceramist will deliver a beautiful end result that you can be proud of.
Maintenance
This is essential to making sure your new smile lasts a lifetime. Best practices for maintaining your smile include:
- 3-4 month recall appointments
- Night guards
- Practicing good oral hygiene
Following these three simple steps will ensure your dental work lasts and can safeguard your smile from malfunction or premature failure. Your oral health is an investment! Virginia Dental Center is here make sure that it endures, so you can continue smiling.
“No-Questions-Asked” Guarantee
We guarantee our work for 5 years, covering any structural failure without question. In order to take advantage of this guarantee, you must wear a hard night guard. These are strongly recommended for any dental restoration, even if you don’t clench or grind your teeth at night.
Failure to wear a hard night guard voids the guarantee.