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THE BENEFITS OF BIGPICTURE DENTISTRY
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t Perkins Dental Associates in Wexford, Drs. Gretchen and Tom
Perkins are committed to putting the patient first every time.
They take time with patients and look at the “big picture” of
their oral health, not just filling cavities. Patient care is always their
top priority.
“We’re very patient-centered,” explains Dr. Gretchen Perkins. “We
take a wholistic approach to dental care to achieve long-term success.
We don’t focus on a single problem. Instead, we examine the entire
anatomy of the mouth, the aesthetics and function of each tooth,
and the health of the muscles and joints of the jaw.”
The result is a co-discovery and comprehensive
assessment of your oral health. That information
helps the doctors create a strategic, customized
treatment plan that will help ensure your smile lasts
a lifetime.
“We take a lot of time to listen to new
patients, to gather information about their
dental history, to produce a customized
treatment plan that satisfies both
their needs and desires,” explains Dr.
Gretchen Perkins. They do this by
involving the patient in the exam,
communicating and educating
during the entire process. “We
work at a pace that the patient
is comfortable with today and
create phased treatment plans if
necessary.”
The doctors at Perkins
Dental will get to the root of
your dental problem, offer you
a customized treatment plan, and
keep you involved every step of the
way, while utilizing the best-quality
materials and labs based in the United
States. They present options – not
ultimatums – when it comes to your
dental health and achieving your best
smile possible.
In addition to the top-down
approach to dentistry, Perkins Dental
Gretchen S. Perkins & Thomas P. Perkins
also offers patients the latest in technological advances to increase
their comfort and reduce the time spent in the chair. It’s been a digital
practice for more than 20 years, in everything from patient records to
x-rays. The doctors are also experts in laser-assisted dentistry, which
can make getting fillings and gum surgery faster with less recovery
time.
“The laser works best with smaller areas of
decay and areas of decay at the gum line,” says
Dr. Tom Perkins. “It helps in cases of chipped or
broken-down teeth, in preparation of the surface,
without numbing or using a drill. It’s perfect for
both children and adults. With soft tissue surgery,
there is minimal bleeding and faster healing
time, 2 -3 days versus 10 – 14 days when using
a scalpel.”
Perkins Dental also excels in treating
patients who have anxiety about the dentist
and dental procedures. The team believes
that taking time with their patients
is one of their best qualities. They
regularly see patients who, for
one reason or another, have
put off going to the dentist
for extended periods of time.
New patients are pleasantly
surprised at the thoroughness
of the examination they receive
at Perkins Dental.
For more information on
Perkins Dental Associates, go to
perkinsdental.com online, where you can
see a complete listing of all the services
provided. You can also call 724.935.4210
to schedule an appointment today.
Perkins Dental welcomes new patients
and schedules them in a timely manner.
The practice is located at 101 Bradford Rd.,
Suite 270, Wexford, 15090.
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