Dental Health

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Answers for Common Patient Concerns

• My gums bleed after I brush. Is this something to be concerned about?
• My smile is missing teeth. What do you suggest I do?
• I avoid dental visits because of anxiety…is this normal? Can you help?
• How can I improve my smile?
• My teeth are stained. Can you help?
• Does your office use lasers?
• Do you accept dental insurance?
• What payment methods do you accept, and what are your financing options?

My gums bleed after I brush. Is this something to be concerned about?
Bleeding is usually a sign of a problem. If your gums show signs of gum disease, we may recommend a deep hygiene treatment to stop the disease and return your gums to good health. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for American adults, and it has been linked to many overall health conditions, including stroke, heart attack, and respiratory problems. Untreated, gum disease can escalate to create significant damage to your health, so call us now for an assessment. We will help you keep your teeth and gums healthy for life!

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My smile is missing teeth. What do you suggest I do?
You'll need to first schedule a consultation with the dentist. He can assess your oral health and discuss options for replacement teeth. In general, you can choose from crown and bridgework, partial or full dentures, or dental implants. As the most natural prosthetic to natural tooth structure, a dental implant offers the most long-lasting, comfortable, natural-looking choice.

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I avoid dental visits because of anxiety…is this normal? Can you help?
Many people fear dental visits because of negative past experiences or control issues. We understand dental anxiety and offer a solution to help you overcome your stress. With sedation dentistry, we can help you gain full peace of mind and body so that you can receive the dental work you need – and deserve.

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How can I improve my smile?
That sounds like an easy question to answer, but it isn't! Smile design dentistry done right requires an initial consultation in which we will discuss your goals, preferences, and options for care. Generally speaking, we may suggest porcelain veneers or Lumineers, teeth whitening, all-white restorations, and/or replacement teeth. Invisalign clear braces may also be involved. After your comprehensive evaluation and consultation, we'll present a smile makeover plan for your new smile. We offer digital imaging for smile previews, as well.

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My teeth are stained. Can you help?
Yes. We offer teeth whitening solutions to brighten teeth dramatically at home or in our office. Call us for an appointment today!

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Does your office use lasers?
We use many kinds of lasers for precise, comfortable dentistry… DIAGNOdent is our cavity-detection laser. It will scan your teeth to find decay and areas prone to decay.

Our soft-tissue laser allows us to treat gum disease, perform crown lengthening, harvest and place gum grafts, reduce gum tissue for esthetics, and do biopsies. You will need no stitches after laser surgery, and bleeding is minimal. Most patients recover more quickly after laser surgery than they do following traditional surgery.

Our hard tissue laser removes decay, replacing the traditional dental drill. We can also do bone grafts with this laser.

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Do you accept dental insurance?
Dental insurance can be confusing, so we help patients by filing their claims and maximizing their insurance benefits. As a courtesy, we will file claims electronically and accept assignment of benefits. Your co-pay or patient portion is due at the time of service. Please don’t hesitate to call our office with any questions.

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What payment methods do you accept, and what are your financing options?
For your convenience, we accept cash, check, and most major credit cards. If you’d like to make low- or no-interest payments, we offer third-party financing through CareCredit. Visit them online to see if you qualify for an instant line of revolving credit.

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Visit Dr. Frankel and Dr. Puhl for outstanding dental care. From our Toledo and Maumee dental offices, we welcome patients from Sylvania, Ottawa Hills, Perrysburg, Whitehouse, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation.