Our Complimentary Consult Offer is a fantastic way for our new patients to experience why Gentle Dental Care is different than any other dental office they may have visited in the past. Patients get the opportunity to tour our beautiful facility, meet with Dr. Dallmann and her Team, discuss their needs and what they are looking for in a dental office. If the patient feels we are everything they are looking for, they can then make an appointment for a comprehensive exam with Dr. Dallmann, which most of our patients say is the most thorough exam they have ever experienced.
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Because your dental health is important
to us, we provide a number of different ways you can pay for your
treatment.
We accept cash, check or credit card,
and offer a 5% bookkeeping courtesy when you pay for your
treatment at least 72 hours prior to your appointment. If
you prefer, you can choose comfortable monthly payments with CareCredit,
which spreads your interest-free payments over 3, 6 or 12 months. There are also longer-term, low-interest rate payment options available
so you can get the treatment you need now and pay over time.
Although we do not accept assignment of insurance benefits,
we are happy to work with you to make sure you have everything
you need to file a claim with your insurance carrier.
We want to help our patients maximize their insurance
benefits.
If you want to phase your treatments,
we'll work with you to prioritize the procedures you need. Your proposed
treatment plan and costs, including your payment options, will always
be clearly explained in writing.
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Dr. Dallmann and her team understand the importance of
keeping up with advances in the field. During the year,
they attend many continuing dental education and advanced
training courses, well above the number of continuing
education credits required by law. Dr. Dallmann carefully
chooses the continuing education programs she attends,
taking courses from the best dental instructors in the
country on a wide range of topics. As part of their job
requirements, team members take a minimum of 30 hours
of continuing education programs each year.
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Part of the excellent service we provide is being available to our
current patients of record after hours. Dr. Dallmann gives patients
a phone number to use to reach her in case of a dental
emergency.
She
either
answers the phone herself, or calls patients back within a short
time of receiving their message.
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The level of personal care and attention that you receive in our office is truly exceptional. We get to know you as a person and remember your preferences for receiving care each time you come to our office. We are always focused on giving uninterrupted time to all of our patients, making sure to address any concerns and answer all questions our patients may have. You will never feel rushed at our office. In addition, we truly live up to our name by continually striving to make each and every dental experience as comfortable as possible.
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Absolutely! Bleeding gums are an indication
of periodontal (gum) disease. Although this condition is common,
it is not normal or healthy. Bleeding gums signal an active infection,
which, if left untreated, makes you more susceptible to cardiovascular
disease. Periodontal disease has been linked to heart attack or stroke.
If you have bleeding gums, it's imperative that you seek
treatment as soon as possible.
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We have many ways of helping your relax before and during your dental appointment. If you are fearful of even entering the office, we can provide a low-dosage sedative you can take before you come in.
During dental treatment, you can choose from several anxiety control options, including nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or computerized anesthesia. Another option is either oral or IV sedation, which allows you to "snooze" during dental procedures. Oral and IV sedation are a safe solution not only for anxious patients, but also for patients with a strong gag reflex or those who prefer to have extensive dental work completed in 1-2 visits due to busy schedules. These are safe, effective methods allowing you to get the treatment you need without stress.
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There are several ways that we can
help you get the smile you'd like, including Invisalign invisible
braces. With Invisalign, our patients can get the straight smile
they've always wanted by wearing a series of clear "aligners" that
move teeth without traditional metal braces. Others can't even
tell our patients are wearing them. Another possibility is "instant" orthodontics.
Using veneers, crowns or recontouring, we can change your appearance
in as few
as two visits, without having to move teeth at all.
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If your temporary crown comes off
or breaks, you can usually use toothpaste or denture adhesive to
resecure it. The crown will normally snap back into place. It is
important that temporaries not be left off but are replaced as soon
as possible. Call our Independence dental office or contact Dr. Dallmann on her emergency
line if you need
further assistance.
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As partners in your dental health,
we'll send your post card reminder about two weeks before your
recommended appointment. Also, we make follow-up phone calls
to let you know when it's
time to schedule your next cleaning and checkup appointment. An
average,
healthy
person typically
benefits
from a
professional cleaning and check up every six months. For our
patients with a history of gum disease we usually recommend a visit
every three months.
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Because of our emphasis on personal
attention, Dr. Dallmann schedules just one patient at a time. Therefore,
we ask you to give us at least 72 hours notice if you need to cancel
an appointment.
If you cancel your appointment with
less than 72 hours notice, we will ask you to prepay to reserve
your next appointment time with a non-refundable deposit. Please note
that we aren't in the office Friday-Sunday and we ask that Monday appointments
be changed by Thursday at 12:00pm.
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What is LVI and what does it mean to me that Dr. Dallmann has had advanced training there?
Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) is the world's premier post-graduate dental teaching center. At the 62,000 square foot training campus, LVI trains dentists to take into account your unique concerns, hopes and dreams to create the perfect smile for you!
More than 3,000 dentists worldwide have received post-graduate training at LVI. Most people do not know that advanced, comprehensive cosmetic dentistry is not taught in most dental schools. That is where LVI has stepped in to train dentists the latest cosmetic dentistry techniques.
LVI trains dentists in the most up to date clinical procedures. LVI educates, guides and supports dentists in the delivery of advanced cosmetic dentistry care.
Dr. Dallmann has recently attended courses in Neuromuscular Dentistry which help alleviate symptoms associated with headaches, neck and shoulder pain, jaw pain, clicking or popping in the jaw, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Click here to learn more.
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