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"Another great job Dr Ashton! You sure know how to do shots and crowns properly. Thanks for the excellent work you do. And thank you to all the support team - it is always a pleasure to go there."
"Friendly and Fast It was as always a great experience. Everything was on time and I didn't even need to sit down in the waiting room before they were ready to start cleaning."
"Quick, Professional, Friendly Service I’m deathly afraid of all things dental. Pain and necessity forced me to go today and I’m glad I did. Dr. Ashton is friendly and professional. He’s very aware of my fears. He and his staff do an excell ..."
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Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances. Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or Periodontist - a specialist of the gums and supporting bone. The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile! Dental...
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specialists with advanced training and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of various head and neck conditions and injuries. After four years of dental school, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon completes four to six years of additional formal training in treating the craniomaxillofacial complex. This specialty is one of 9 dental specialties recognized internationally and by the American Dental Association (ADA). An oral and maxillofacial surgeon can diagnose and treat a wide variety conditions. ...
In the past decade there has been a dramatic interest in cosmetic dentistry. We all realize that having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances our appearance and allows us to smile with confidence. Thanks to the advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, we are able to improve our teeth and smiles with quick, painless and surprisingly affordable treatments. Cosmetic dental treatments can: Change the size, shape, and alignment of certain teeth. Fill in unattractive spaces between teeth. Improve or correct bites. Lighten or brighten the...
Pediatric dentistry (formerly Pedodontics/Paedodontics) primarily focuses on children from birth through adolescence. The American Dental Association (ADA), recognizes pediatric dentistry as a specialty, and therefore requires dentists to undertake two or three years of additional training after completing a general dentistry degree. At the end of this training, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry issues a unique diploma (Diplomate ABPD). Some pediatric dentists (pedodontists) opt to specialize in oral care for children with special...
Dental emergencies are quite frightening and often painful. Prompt treatment is almost always required to alleviate pain and to ensure the teeth have the best possible chance of survival. Sometimes, teeth become fractured by trauma, grinding, or biting on hard objects. In other cases, fillings, crowns, and other restorative devices can be damaged or fall out of the mouth completely. If there is severe pain, it is essential to contact our office immediately. The pain caused by dental emergencies almost always gets worse without treatment,...
FrequentlyAsked Questions
Yes, all the time. We would love to have you as part of our patient family. ...Read More
For your convenience, we accept cash, personal checks, money orders and major credit cards. Payment is expected at the time services are performed. When more extensive dental care is necessary, financial arrangements can be made with our office. We offer payment plans through CareCredit as a... ...Read More
We accept almost all dental insurance and are in network with Delta and BlueCross. We will file your dental insurance for both in and out of network. ...Read More
Yes. We will always prefer to start new patients with a comprehensive exam and full mouth series of x-rays. However, if a patient needs to be seen right away due to an emergency situation, we will address their immediate needs first. Patients who are in pain will be worked into our schedule, and... ...Read More
In order to determine the cost of treatment, Dr. Ashton or Dr. Mike must first perform an exam and diagnose the treatment needed. We will then create a treatment plan that shows the cost of the necessary procedures. We also will generate a pre-treatment estimate to help determine out-of-pocket... ...Read More
We accept patients of all ages, including children. We encourage parents to begin bringing their children at a young age to accustom them to seeing the dentist and develop good rapport with Dr. Ashton, Dr. Mike, and the staff. We always want to make sure a child's first visit is a positive one. We... ...Read More
You should have your teeth checked and cleaned at least twice a year, though your dentist or dental hygienist may recommend more frequent visits. Regular dental exams and cleaning visits are essential in preventing dental problems and maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. At these... ...Read More
Brushing and flossing help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease. Plaque is a film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva that sticks to the teeth and gums. The bacteria in plaque convert certain food particles into acids that cause tooth decay. Also, if plaque is not removed,... ...Read More
Over the years, there has been some concern about the safety of amalgam (silver) fillings. An amalgam is a blend of copper, silver, tin, and zinc, bound by elemental mercury. Dentists have used this blended metal to fill teeth for more than 100 years. The controversy is due to claims that the... ...Read More
Brushing our teeth removes food particles, plaque, and bacteria from all tooth surfaces, except in between the teeth. Unfortunately, our toothbrush can’t reach these areas that are highly susceptible to decay and periodontal (gum) disease. Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the... ...Read More
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