It’s unfortunate, but some dental practices will push patients to receive multiple treatments, even if they don’t necessarily need them. As a result, they end up getting cosmetic treatments they didn’t want. They may receive dental crowns when all they truly needed was a simple filling. This only costs the patient more money and time in the dental chair, even when their oral health was fine to begin with.
When you visit us, your dental office in Lincoln, you’ll quickly learn that “we treat you like family” is our philosophy.
Why is Dentistry with Integrity Important?
Dentistry with integrity, also known as conservative dentistry, is the practice of gathering as much information about a patient as possible through an exam, then treating only the problems that appear. It’s about getting their oral health back to a stable condition, while at the same time, doing the least amount of dentistry possible. For example, if a patient only needs a cleaning and a filling, then that’s what they’ll receive.
Of course, if a patient requests cosmetic treatments to improve their smile’s appearance, we’re more than happy to discuss their options and determine whether porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, or Invisalign are a viable solution. Furthermore, if they have other functional desires, such as replacing teeth, we can offer dental implants or dentures as well.
Why Do We Practice with Integrity?
According to your Lincoln dentist, there is a widespread issue of overtreatment from dentists across the country. Many will simply drill and fill to “fix” problems whenever they see fit and not even bother to help patients address what actually caused their poor oral health in the first place. We understand that taking preventive measures is the key to avoiding future oral health problems.
Additionally, many dental treatments can easily damage teeth in the process, so we only perform them when absolutely necessary. Silver fillings are actually more likely to wedge teeth apart over time, which is why we use tooth-colored fillings. These are stronger and last longer than traditional amalgam, while minimizing damage over time.
When You Visit, You’re Treated Like Family
Whether we’re meeting you for the first time or you’ve been visiting for years, we treat you the same way we’d treat a family member coming in for dental care. That means we wouldn’t recommend a treatment for you if we knew you didn’t need it. If our parent or grandparent came in and we knew they didn’t need restorative care or request cosmetic care, we wouldn’t recommend it. You can expect that same treatment from us, even if we aren’t related.
To learn more about conservative dentistry or simply get a treatment you know you want, schedule an appointment with your dentist today!
About the Author
Dr. Benjamin Gessford earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Creighton University School of Dentistry. He’s exceptional in the field of general dentistry and is an Invisalign Preferred Provider. To learn more about getting a smile makeover or about his practice, contact him at (402) 420-2222 or visit his website.