A true dental home in Homewood: FAQs about the value and importance of distinctive general dentist services
A true “dental home” offers all the services you and your family will need to be healthy — from preventive exams and cleanings to cosmetic and restorative services to keep your mouth functioning as it should be and your smile looking great! Furthermore, while Park Avenue Dental Care may be your general dentist offering complete dentistry services in Homewood, Illinois, our approach to care transcends the “run of the mill.”
Our dentists, Drs James J. Kreuz, Gregory J. Duffner, and Alex J. Dolinar, have designed a practice that truly accommodates the needs of all patients, regardless of budget, scheduling, and other constraints. Everyone deserves to have the finest, trusted, and nonjudgmental routine care that feeds into the health of their whole body and their quality of life.
What do you mean by “routine care”?
Professional care that occurs periodically generally refers to the all-important dental “check-up.” Check-ups include a comprehensive exam conducted by one of our dentists. Our talented dental hygienists will also clean stubborn plaque build-up, or tartar, from your teeth and at the gumline. This process also lifts surface stains and bacteria, contributing to a lackluster smile, bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease.
But I brush and floss – do I still have to visit you?
Yes – everyone does! This is because some substances (such as harmful tartar) cannot be removed with your toothbrush, floss, and techniques at home. They require special care, as well as the professional expertise and dental instruments of our highly trained hygienists. So, while we commend you for being so good about brushing and flossing, home care alone is not a substitute for professional dental services. It goes both ways; regular visits for exams and cleanings alone are not sufficient to keep your mouth healthy. We are happy to advise you on better ways to clean your teeth, gums, and other parts of your mouth. In fact, such guidance is a vital part of each check-up.
Are there any problems I should watch for?
Often, good home care and professional care are all that is needed to keep your teeth decay-free and your gums free of periodontal disease. By avoiding dental decay and gum disease, you shouldn’t experience their associated symptoms. These “red flags” range from sensitive teeth (especially when consuming sweet foods) to puffy, very red, and inflamed gums.
What if I need treatment?
Park Avenue Dental Care offers various treatment options to suit an equally diverse range of patient budgets, needs, goals, and preferences. The specific treatment recommendations are based on sound diagnostics. We generally strive to prevent tooth loss and preserve any essential teeth. We can do so with tooth-colored fillings, strong and stunning dental crowns, and root canal therapy. For teeth that are “too far gone,” Drs Kreuz, Duffner, and Dolinar are happy to discuss options to replace them with dental bridges, partials, complete dentures, and dental implant restorations.
Remember: With proactive, preventative care, treatments like those mentioned above can be avoided entirely. Call (708) 798-6868 today to schedule your check-up at our office in Homewood, IL, without delay.
