Jeffrey M. Smith DDS

This is the fee the dentist charges if you are not present at the time if your appointment.

Compared to traditional alternatives, laser dentistry can offer greater precision for procedures, reduced discomfort and faster healing time. Lasers provide dentists with a additional precision tool that may allow them to avoid a drill or anesthesia. Lasers can be used for wide range of procedures for both teeth and gums including preparation for fillings, detecting cavities, reshaping gums and teeth whitening. Lasers can also reduce the amount of bacteria in the gums and tooth cavities and control bleeding during surgery.

Computer-aided design manufacturing. CAD/CAM technology is used by dentists to more accurately design and produce dental crowns and other restorative dental devices.

Indicates how defects covered under the warranty will be remedied.

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This exam includes extensive evaluation and the recording of all extraoral, intraoral and soft tissues. It is typically required for all patients new to a practice and for existing patients, if more than 3 years has elapsed since last comprehensive exam. ADA Code: D0150

A dental hygienist will begin to clean your teeth by scraping hard mineral buildup (tartar) off of your teeth with a small metal tool. Then the hygienist will floss your teeth, use a polishing compound, and apply fluoride. Cleanings usually aren't painful. ADA Code: D1110

Also called white fillings, composite fillings, are made from tooth-colored materials that restore the natural appearance of a decayed or previously filled tooth. ADA Code: D2391

A treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During this procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. ADA Code: D3310

When a tooth is removed, it can be replaced with a crown mounted to an implant. Implants are the foundation for crowns. Crowns are artificial replacement teeth and are alternatives to dentures. Implants are joined to crowns with an abutment. Implants are surgically placed into the bone where the tooth once was. Before they are ready for a abutment/crown to be mounted on them, implants may need to be in place several months to allow time for the bone to fuse to the implant.

A crown is a cap that covers a tooth to restore the tooth?s strength, shape size and, primarily, improve the tooth?s appearance. Once affixed to a tooth or dental implant, the crown covers the entire tooth surface from the gumline up. There are a number of different materials that crowns can be made of. The cost reflected here is for a porcelain fused to metal crown. ADA Code: D2750

Also referred to as dental veneers or dental porcelain laminates, veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that are bonded onto the front side of teeth. They improve the appearance of teeth that are stained, chipped, or slightly misaligned

If used over extended periods of time, most dentists believe whitening kits deliver the best results. However, they must be used regularly over several weeks. The first step of this process involves the dentist creating a flexible plastic 'tray' that is custom fit to your teeth. The tray ensures that the bleaching gel stays in contact with your teeth. Kits usually include enough gel for an initial daily treatment lasting 2 weeks plus enough for the occasional touch up treatment.