Frequently Asked Questions

A routine cleaning is needed every 6 months simply to maintain a healthy mouth and to make sure your teeth and gums have remained in good shape. A deep cleaning removes buildup of harmful, destructive bacteria that forms on the surface of the tooth’s root underneath your gums. This type of treatment is necessary to prevent gum disease from becoming so destructive that it causes further bone loss, tooth decay, and bleeding.

Patients ask us about whitening their teeth all the time. It’s a tough question because there is no universal answer that applies for everyone. The fastest and most effective way to whiten teeth is typically an in-office professional whitening procedure. However, depending how dramatic you need your results to be, you may not require this type of procedure. Our best advice is to speak with your dentist or dental hygienist about what type of teeth whitening they would recommend.

Simply call our practice or contact us! Our front desk staff will be happy to help schedule your next dental checkup at your convenience. If you are a new patient, please let us know and we will provide you with all the information you need for your first dental visit.

Patients are welcomed into our newly renovated office and greeted by our warm and friendly staff. We are dedicated to patient health and use state of the art digital equipment and technology. We use all the latest techniques to minimize anxiety and discomfort. We are dedicated to patient education, and we take the time to reassure every patient about the priority we place on their oral health care.

Usually fillings last up to 10 years, if you are having problems with a filling contact Dreamtime Dentistry today to schedule an appointment.

A crown can be used to protect a tooth from further decay, or it can hold the crack together so that part does not completely break off. Our dental staff at Dreamtime Dentistry can recommend whether a crown is right for you during your visit.

Children, teens, and adults should all see the dentist for a regular checkup at least once every six months. Patients who are at a greater risk for oral cancer or gum disease may be required to see the dentist more than just twice a year. The staff at Dreamtime Dentistry will help determine how often you should visit the dentist for regular checkups.

Yes! In fact, it’s even more important that patients receiving orthodontic treatment visit their dentist regularly. With braces, food may be caught in places that your toothbrush can’t reach. This causes bacteria to build up and can lead to cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease. Your dentist will work closely with your orthodontist to make sure that your teeth stay clean and healthy while wearing braces.

Sedation is meant to be a solution for dental anxiety. Most dental insurance plans consider sedation dentistry to be elective and it usually isn’t covered. However, the price shouldn’t be something that makes the experience stressful to you. Talk to your dentist to explore different options for making a sedative-aided treatment more affordable.