Our Goal
Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality of care in a compassionate and safe environment. In order to do this, we use the most current periodontal procedures, instruments, medications, and sterilization techniques.
We want you to be completely informed of your condition and answer all questions that you have regarding your treatment and care.
Patient Comfort
While no dental procedure is 100% comfortable, we go to great lengths to minimize any discomfort you might feel. Many of our patients make statements like, "This wasn't even painful? How did you do that?"
Pre-medication
Patient comfort is one of the most important aspects of care. Different patients have different needs for pain and anxiety control medication. Depending upon the procedure and your wishes, there are many medications we can prescribe.
Injections of Anesthesia
In the past, Injections of dental anesthesia were more likely to be painful. We recognize this and take extra care when preparing a patient for anesthetic. We use a topical ointment on the gum tissue first, then warm our anesthetic to “body temp” to eliminate the burning sensation usually experienced and then administer this slowly and precisely. These techniques ensure that patients have minimal, if any discomfort during this portion of care.
Conscious Sedation & Nitrous Oxide
For those patients that would feel more comfortable with conscious sedation, we are pleased to offer both intravenous sedation and nitrous oxide analgesia. Either one of these techniques will make you feel relaxed and at ease. Although you will be awake, you will not be aware of your surroundings. Conscious sedation can allow you to remain calm during dental procedures, with very minimal recollection of your visit. We are happy to let you know that both Dr. Belcher and Dr. Campbell have extension training and are licensed to provide either one of these options.
Special Equipment
We strive to stay on the leading edge of periodontal techniques and equipment. In order to do this, we take a great deal of continuing education. We also utilize advanced equipment in our office. This includes:
Advanced Dental Microscopes which allow us to perform microsurgery. Microscopic procedures are usually more comfortable, less invasive, and heal quicker. Generally, the results are also better and more aesthetically pleasing..
Panoramic Radiography to be able to more precisely diagnose and treat periodontal disease. It also allows us to accurately and precisely place dental implants.
Dental Laser is used for soft tissue recontouring.
Sterilization
We know that preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as AIDS, herpes, hepatitis and even the cold virus is critical and take sterilization very seriously. For this reason we use extensive sterilization procedures, going well beyond those recommended by the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control.
We use barrier techniques such as disposable masks and gloves and change them for every patient. Every piece of equipment is wiped-down with antibacterial solution prior to every operatory procedure. Sterile water delivery systems are utilized. We use autoclave sterilization for all instruments prior to dental examination and treatment. You can be assured that our staff has been specifically trained on sterilization procedures and their importance.