Many people
don't see a dentist on a regular basis. They go
only when they feel they have a problem. We call
this "crisis treatment" as opposed to "preventive
treatment". While these patients may feel they are
saving money, it usually ends up costing much more
in both dollars and time. The reason for this is
that most dental problems don't have any symptoms
until they reach the advanced stages.
An example is tooth decay. We hear all the time,
"Nothing hurts...I don't have any problems". But
tooth decay doesn't hurt! Until, that is, it gets
close to the nerve of the tooth.
Then a root canal and crown are usually necessary,
instead of the small filling, which could have
been placed several years ago when the cavity was
small. We can usually detect a cavity 3-4 years
before it may develop any symptoms. It is not
uncommon to see a patient with a tremendous cavity
and they have never felt a thing!
Map - Directions to our Clinic
We are located beside the river, across River Road
from the library and kiddy corner to the
Esplanade. Click here for point to point directions.
