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Newsletter May 2011
Bruce Valentine, DDS
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Greetings!
Dr. Valentine A dental implant is much like a natural tooth, which has a root in your jawbone, topped by a crown that you can see.  Implants may replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or act as support for a full denture.  An implant is probably one of the most complicated procedures performed in our office requiring exquisite coordination between the dental specialist and our office.  Upon determining that an implant needs to be placed the patient is referred to a specialist for an implant evaluation.  The specialist will evaluate the quality and quantity of bone at the implant site, the patient's medical history, and any other anatomical structure which may impede the placement of the implant, such as nerve and sinus placement.  The size of the implant, both width and length, is then determined.   After the patient consents to treatment, surgery is performed by the specialist to place the implant.
  
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Bruce Valentine, DDS

DENTAL CARE WHILE TRAVELING 

                     

Are you planning a trip this summer?  Even though dental care may not be on your list of things to do . . . what should you know if you do have a dental emergency?  Here are some tips if you find yourself in need of a dentist while away from home. 

 

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QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR ACCOUNT 
You will receive a Statement each month that reflects the Services and Payments received that month for you and your family.  If you have dental insurance you will still receive a statement until the balance is paid in full.  Once the insurance pays, your statement will reflect that payment and indicate the balance that is remaining for you to pay. 
For Treatment that Dr. Valentine is recommending for you we will provide you with an estimate for your treatment and what your insurance will pay.  Our office strives to provide the most accurate estimates.  If the insurance pays more than we estimated we will refund that amount to you.  However, if the insurance pays less than what we estimated you will be responsible for the balance.  Financial arrangements are available.  Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding any aspect of your care.  We are always happy to answer your questions.  contact us
REFERRAL TO A SPECIALIST
Dr. Valentine provides excellent general dentistry.  However, if you need a referral for treatment that he does not provide our office will make that referral for you.  Specialists that you may be referred to include oral surgeons, endodontists, periodontists, orhthodontists, prosthodontists.  We will coordinate any appointments you may need and we will communicate directly with the office we refer you to.  For more information on the offices we refer to click here.
WHAT ARE YOUR QUESTIONS?  

 

If you have any questions or concerns about your care in our office that you would like answered please let us know!  If your question is chosen you will receive a $10 Gift Card to Star Bucks!!  click here to contact us.

THANK YOU FOR REFERRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS!  

 

 We are always accepting new patients.  If you think that we provide excellent care and service please let your family and friends know.  We would be honored that you place us in such high regards.