Many dental insurance plans are just sitting there with benefits unused and poised to go to waste as soon as the clock strikes midnight on December 31. In fact, dental insurance companies count on making millions of dollars off of patients who never use their insurance benefits, because unbeknownst to the consumers, many of these plans provide coverage up to a certain dollar amount annually. We can help you understand your benefits and what expires at the end of the year.

Insurance companies certainly aren’t going to alert you of unused benefits, and most patients are too busy to study how much remains on their policies. If you are unsure of what unused insurance benefits you have remaining in 2016 and are in need of treatment or preventive care, don’t hesitate to call us and we can help you understand your benefits. We are here to help you secure the insurance coverage available to you on every dental procedure you schedule. This time of year is an excellent time to take care of any hygiene visits or dental treatments that you might have been putting off.

Hear about Dr. Potts’ approach to dental treatment plans.

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According to WebMD, restorative dentistry is defined as:

Tooth restorations are the various ways your dentist can replace missing teeth or repair missing parts of the tooth structure. Tooth structure can be missing due to decay, deterioration of a previously placed restoration, or fracture of a tooth.

I have a simple definition of restorative dentistry and it’s this:

Restorative dentistry allows us to turn back the clock and give you the smile you once had, more often with much improved function and appearance.  There are a variety of options that we specialize in at my Dallas dental office, including:

Natural Looking – Tooth Colored Fillings

 CEREC Dental Crowns (Same Day Crowns)

We know your time is valuable. That’s why we’ve invested in CEREC digital technology that allows for a faster experience when you need crowns or large fillings.  CEREC is a revolutionary way to restore damaged teeth in a single visit. With the options to create simple fillings to full crowns to veneers, CEREC delivers the results you need right here in our office, usually within a single appointment. Making your teeth beautiful, and stronger than before.

Hear more from our patients about how CEREC same day crowns has changed their dental experience.  See our patient testimonials.

Dental Bridges and Dentures

Dental bridges can help you achieve a natural looking smile after losing one or more teeth. Traditional dental bridges consist of a porcelain replacement tooth and two porcelain crowns. To keep the replacement tooth firmly in place, the two porcelain crowns are placed over the teeth directly adjoining the space where the replacement tooth will be placed. After the crowns are in place, the porcelain replacement tooth is set in its proper location and attached to – or “bridged” between – each of the crowns.

In addition to traditional dental bridges, we also offer implant-supported dental bridges. This type of bridge is supported by dental implants, which have been placed surgically within the jaw. Implant-supported dental bridges are much stronger than traditional bridges. They are permanent and left in all day and night.

Dental Implants

For many generations, removable dentures and fixed bridges were the only options for replacing teeth lost as a result decay, injury or gum disease. Dental implants offer a more comfortable and natural looking alternative. With dental implants, you can go about your life without having to pay any more consideration to your dental implant or implants than you would your natural teeth. Dental implants do not irritate the gums nor interfere with chewing, taste or speech. Unlike removable dentures, dental implants allow you to chew any and all types of foods.

Every patient of ours has their own unique individual goals.  As a dentist, my main priority is getting you to your dental goals in the most comfortable way possible. We have many options, including new technologies that dramatically change the patient experience~for the better.  Maybe you’ve never experienced a modern approach with your past or current dentist, and we’d love to show you the variety of treatment options we have available.

Contact us today by calling 214-268-1121 or Book An Appointment to explore a variety of restorative dental options with Dr. Potts.

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More and more time has become something with an increasing value.  Phrases like “there just aren’t enough hours in the day” and “where does the time go?” are extremely commonplace in today’s fast paced society.  As your dentist, I want to make sure your visits are as convenient, comfortable and productive as possible.  Everything we do revolves around delivering the best possible patient experience. With the advances in available dental technology, I’m constantly on the lookout for the technologies that make sense for you, the patient.

Because we know your time is valuable, we invested in CEREC digital technology and have been performing one visit dental crown restorations for several years.  Cerec in-house crowns allow for a faster experience when you need posterior crowns placed or restored. CEREC is a revolutionary way to restore damaged teeth in a single visit.   CEREC delivers the results you need right here in our office, without the need for messy, uncomfortable impressions or multiple visits. Making your teeth beautiful, stronger than before, and saving you valuable time.

Hear what some of our patients have to say:

For more Patient Testimonials, Visit our Testimonials Page.

Compare Cerec Dental Crowns to other options:

In the course of one visit, we can diagnose and prepare your damaged tooth, create an optical impression of the tooth, and use CEREC to design and mill a precision restoration, which is then permanently bonded to your tooth. No metal, impressions, discomfort or the need for additional appointments.

There’s no reason to put up with failing or broken crowns. Contact Us today to schedule your consultation.

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As part of my overall care philosophy, I always want to treat each patient like part of the family.  I know this sounds cliche, but I really do take this approach to heart and continuously ask myself “would I do anything differently if this were my sister or father?” With that being said, I’ve always considered it a huge compliment and privilege when patients or colleagues refer their family to me for care.  Take Ellen for example, who came to me by referral from her son, Dr. Steve Sherry a well respected, talented oral surgeon who practices in Plano, within the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. Steve and I, along with his partner Dr. Wallace, have worked on some very complicated cases in tandem and no matter the challenge, we are able to provide an optimal, seamless experience with amazing results.  Needless to say, I highly admire the work that they do at Dallas Oral Surgery Associates.  So, when Dr. Sherry’s mom relocated to Dallas and needed some dental crowns replaced, I was more than flattered when Steve referred her to me.  What an honor, she’s been a true joy to treat.

As a dentist, I believe in providing modern dentistry options that completely enhances my patients overall dental experience. The Crown In A Day technology or Same Day Crowns has earned me a few raving fans, Ellen included. Patients especially love that the use of Digital X-Rays and Cad Cam Dentistry eliminates the need for messy, uncomfortable impressions and multiple visits to the dentist–who wouldn’t love that!We are so happy the Cerec same day crown technology has revolutionized her dental experience.  At the end of the day, that’s really what we strive for–A Better Patient Experience,That”ll Make You Smile!

To learn more about Same Day Dental Crown Replacement or hear what our other patients have to say visit our YouTube Page or Contact Us.

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