FAQs

  •  We are a full service dental practice that focuses on treating our patients with sincere, personalized care. Dr. Scott Warner has spent his career building a technology focused, preventative dental practice with a relaxed and friendly environment. Our top priority is to offer the best patient education so you fully understand your oral health, and how we can best care for it both in the office and in your home. 
  • We provide all traditional services, which include x-rays, periodontal treatment (cleanings), fillings, crowns, bridges, simple extractions, implants, veneers, whitening, occlusal night guards
  • We also provide Invisalign, snore therapy, and therapeutic Botox.
  • We have long standing relationships with a great network of specialists if you need more complex services out of our practice scope. We only refer to specialists who share our same practice philosophies.
  • We are long standing partners and “in network” with Delta Dental Premier and PPO, Cigna Dental PPO and United Concordia insurance plans. We are also happy to provide care for patients with most PPO and indemnity dental plans, however, your benefits will vary depending on the plan type. We may be classified as “out of network” if you have a plan that differs from Delta or Cigna, but you can check with your plan for their policy for out of network benefits. Usually, you will still have coverage for your treatment, but there will be a slightly higher out of pocket for treatment done “out of network”.
  • We are always happy to assist you with a breakdown of your benefits, please contact us at any time. 

There are actually many people who do not have dental insurance. It is not uncommon to pay cash for dental services. If your oral health is generally good, your dental visits for cleanings and check ups or even straightforward treatments like fillings will be rather inexpensive. For patients who are in need of a lot of dental work, insurance does help cover costs, but there are still yearly maximums and out of pocket fees associated.

Our building offers visitor parking, which we will validate. The entrance to our lot is street level; located on the corner of Monument and Bashford. There is also ample street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. 

  • Your first visit as a new patient is very important to us. We hope to give you a great easy-going experience as we welcome you into the practice. 
  • Usually, our first visits are 1 hour and 30 minutes. During this visit, we will review your health history, take a complete set of x-rays, complete a gum evaluation, and discuss your treatment interests and needs. Together we will devise a treatment plan tailored for you, and we will also complete your cleaning. We take your time seriously and it brings us joy to form relationships that we can build on for years to come. 

Office Technology

iTero

We strive to keep up with the latest advancements in dental technologies. Dr. Warner has always been focused on offering state of the art treatment options in our practice has always been a top priority. We currently utilize the latest intra-oral scanner technology available with iTero. The iTero is used for optimal Invisalign treatment planning and results. One of its most impressive functions is making traditional impressions obsolete.We can send your scans directly to labs to have crowns, bridges, and dentures fabricated without any impressions. We also can use the scans in office to fabricate custom nightguards, bleach trays, retainers and implant guides. As dentistry moves more digital, we have made sure to adapt and continue improving our practice to offer patients only the best and latest technology available.

SprintRay 3D Printer

Our SprintRay 3D printer has offered many exciting possibilities in the office. With the SprintRay, we are able to utilize the iTero digital oral scans to print models of your teeth and utilize them for numerous in-office dental appliances. This ability allows us to offer our patients quicker, more accurate and convenient appliances.

DEXIS CariVu

When it comes to offering the best dental care for our patients, the first step is effective and accurate diagnosis. Cavity detection relies on three key methods: visual inspection, tactile explorer, and x-rays.

Technology has advanced where innovative tools, such as the DEXIS CariVu, can now allow dentists to “see through” a tooth’s structure using transillumination technology without ionizing radiation.

Our top two reasons for incorporating CariVu into our practice:

  1. Confirmation of Diagnosis
  2. Safe, non-radiating solution
    • Infrared light passes through the tooth without radiation, and although it is not a substitute for x-rays, it is a great tool for specific circumstances like children, pregnant women, medically compromised patients, and any other specific x-ray averse situation

Common Problems

Tooth Decay

Caries or tooth decay is a preventable disease. While caries might not endanger your life, they may negatively impact your quality of life.

When your teeth and gums are consistently exposed to large amounts of starches and sugars, acids may form that begin to eat away at tooth enamel. Carbohydrate-rich foods such as candy, cookies, soft drinks and even fruit juices leave deposits on your teeth. Those deposits bond with the bacteria that normally survive in your mouth and form plaque. The combination of deposits and plaque forms acids that can damage the mineral structure of teeth, with tooth decay resulting.

Sensitive Teeth

Your teeth expand and contract in reaction to changes in temperature. Hot and cold food and beverages can cause pain or irritation to people with sensitive teeth. Over time, tooth enamel can be worn down, gums may recede or teeth may develop microscopic cracks, exposing the interior of the tooth and irritating nerve endings. Just breathing cold air can be painful for those with extremely sensitive teeth.

Gum Disease

Gum or periodontal, disease can cause inflammation, tooth loss and bone damage. Gum disease begins with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Gums in the early stage of disease, or gingivitis, can bleed easily and become red and swollen. As the disease progresses to periodontitis, teeth may fall out or need to be removed by a dentist. Gum disease is highly preventable and can usually be avoided by daily brushing and flossing. One indicator of gum disease is consistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Daily brushing and flossing helps to prevent the buildup of food particles, plaque and bacteria in your mouth. Food particles left in the mouth deteriorate and cause bad breath. While certain foods, such as garlic or anchovies, may create temporary bad breath, consistent bad breath may be a sign of gum disease or another dental problem.

Canker Sores

Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are small sores inside the mouth that often recur. Generally lasting one or two weeks, the duration of canker sores can be reduced by the use of antimicrobial mouthwashes or topical agents. The canker sore has a white or gray base surrounded by a red border.

Orthodontic Problems

A bite that does not meet properly (a malocclusion) can be inherited, or some types may be acquired. Some causes of malocclusion include missing or extra teeth, crowded teeth or misaligned jaws. Accidents or developmental issues, such as finger or thumb sucking over an extended period of time, may cause malocclusions.

Brushing and Flossing

Brushing

Use a toothbrush with soft bristles and a small strip of fluoride toothpaste. When you brush your teeth, move the brush in small circular motions to reach food particles that may be under your gum line. Hold the toothbrush at an angle and brush slowly and carefully, covering all areas between teeth and the surface of each tooth. It will take you several minutes to thoroughly brush your teeth. Brush up on the lower teeth, down on the upper teeth and the outside, inside and chewing surface of all of your front and back teeth. Brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth before you rinse.

Brush your teeth four times daily to avoid the accumulation of food particles and plaque:

  • In the morning after breakfast
  • After lunch or right after school
  • After dinner
  • At bedtime

As soon as the bristles start to wear down or fray, replace your toothbrush with a new one. Do not swallow any toothpaste; rinse your mouth thoroughly with water after you finish brushing. It is important to carefully floss and brush daily for optimal oral hygiene.

Flossing

For areas between the teeth that a toothbrush can’t reach, dental floss is used to remove food particles and plaque. Dental floss is a thin thread of waxed nylon that is used to reach below the gum line and clean between teeth. It is very important to floss between your teeth every day.

Pull a small length of floss from the dispenser. Wrap the ends of the floss tightly around your middle fingers. Guide the floss between all teeth to the gum line, pulling out any food particles or plaque. Unwrap clean floss from around your fingers as you go, so that you have used the floss from beginning to end when you finish. Floss behind all of your back teeth.

Floss at night to make sure your teeth are squeaky clean before you go to bed. When you first begin flossing, your gums may bleed a little. If the bleeding does not go away after the first few times, let a staff member know at your next appointment.