FAQs

Answers to Common Questions

Will you care for my entire family?
What is a cosmetic dentist?
I want to know more about changing my smile. What do you suggest?
Does my insurance cover that?
How do you keep up-to-date on current techniques, technologies, and materials in dentistry?
My smile is missing teeth. What do you suggest I do?
Crowns, veneers, onlays, inlays, and partials…Where can I learn more about these procedures?
What are crowns in an hour?
Do you refer patients to specialists?
Do you accept referrals?

Will you care for my entire family?
Absolutely. We enjoy creating gorgeous, healthy smiles for patients of any age. If we find that your child – or you, for that matter – would benefit from seeing a specialist, we'll refer to a trusted colleague. Some children deal with dental appointments better at a pedodontist's office, that's what a children's dentist is called. We also refer patients who have extensive dental problems, like advanced periodontitis or problematic root canals, to specialist for optimal care. As a general dentist office, our preventive, restorative, prosthetic, and cosmetic dental services include treatments suitable for patients of all ages.

What is a cosmetic dentist?
Cosmetic dentistry is not a specialty recognized by the American Dental Association, so any general dentist can claim to be a cosmetic dentist. To choose a good cosmetic dentist, review the doctor’s before-and-after photos of actual cases, ask about his or her postgraduate education in cosmetic dentistry, and make sure that you feel confident and comfortable in the office.

I want to know more about changing my smile. What do you suggest?
An appointment. Your smile and your goals are unique. We offer a wide range of cosmetic services, and after your consultation, you'll know which services will deliver the smile of your dreams.

Does my insurance cover that?
Dental insurance is diverse. Some policies cover only a small percentage of fees, while others cover 50 percent or greater. The more you or your employer pays for premiums, the better the coverage, in most cases. For the most part, dental insurance covers some restorative and preventive procedures. Cosmetic treatment is not usually covered. We’ll be happy to file your insurance claim for reimbursement. We accept CareCredit to make cosmetic dentistry affordable for all of our patients. If you have questions, give us a call.

How do you keep up-to-date on current techniques, technologies, and materials in dentistry?
Dr. Resuta and our team take more than the state's requirement for continuing education each year. We also read trade journals, attend professional association meetings, and do everything we can to keep in tune with the latest developments in general and cosmetic dentistry, as well as dental technology. We are passionate about our careers, so we enjoy soaking up new information on our profession, then sharing it with you!

My smile is missing teeth. What do you suggest I do?
You'll need to first schedule a consultation with Dr. Resuta. He can assess your oral health and discuss options for replacement teeth. In general, you can choose from crown and bridgework, dentures, or dental implants. Because dental implants restore the tooth and the root, they are the clear choice for tooth replacement. Dr. Resuta can place and restore implants in a single visit with the revolutionary procedures All-on-4 and Teeth-in-a-Day.

Crowns, veneers, onlays, inlays, and partials…Where can I learn more about these procedures?
Our patient library is a great resource for learning about dental procedures. You can also review our cosmetic and restorative services pages for more information. If you have questions about these or other dental procedures, don't hesitate to call us. We would be happy to explain any aspect of your dental care or our service offerings.

What are crowns in an hour?
With innovative CEREC technology, we can create custom crowns, inlays, and onlays in about an hour. This means that in just one visit, you can get a custom-made, all-white, reliable restoration. No temporary. No follow-up visit. It's that simple.

Do you refer patients to specialists?
While we are trained and equipped to handle many dental issues in our office, when a specialist would better serve you, we'll refer. Some dental specialists are oral surgeons, periodontists (supporting structures), endodontists (internal tooth problems), orthodontists (for moving teeth), and pedodontists (for children). We refer to only trusted professionals with whom we have a good rapport.

Do you accept referrals?
Yes, and thank you for your confidence. We appreciate your referrals and promise to extend the same comprehensive, caring service to your friends and coworkers that we give you every time you visit.