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Prevention: Ending the Cycle of Worsening Dental NeedsCost Effective Treatment Delivery
It is generally accepted that as dental patients, we all "know" that we are supposed to do all the things our dentists or specialists want us to do.And of course, we try to do the best we can with maintaining our dental health habits. Chances are though, we tend to let certain things slide from time to time. Financial resources can easily become tight at times, especially with larger families or having simultaneous dental treatment needs for more than one family member.
Delaying Treatments CreativelyAlthough it is quite common for all of us to put off or forestall certain recommended treatments, certain recommended interventions, if not implemented within certain time frames.... can cause untold effects for overall oral health.To prevent prolonged delay, our office has access to a variety of resources that are designed to best help individuals and families to get the treatments they need on a timely basis. As with anything in dental health care.... conditions don't improve with time (although we may learn to adjust or manage the problem). And, as in general, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry, treatments tend to become more complex and costly the longer we delay treatment. Prevent WorseThe photo sequence displayed here represents what can be done with finite limits on resources and time frames. The patient is in need of a full mouth makeover. Creative planning is being used to arrest failing dentistry issues in a fashion that allowed a full reconstruction of the upper jaw.The lower jaw, as can be seen in the adjacent pictures is also in need of considerable reconstructive treatments. With the use of the popular Snap On Smile treatment, Dr. Koeppel was able to treat on-going decay issues in the lower jaw and place a cosmetic solution for moving the patient to her final cosmetic goal of having a great looking, healthy smile that complemented her good looks and overall dental function. In this rare instance, certain occlusal factors were used to eliminate the unusual wear and tear problems on the lower teeth. During the ensuing months, the lower arch will be completed, achieving the full impact of the total reconstruction desired by the patient. Patients who have significant disease (periodontal diseases in particular) processes or occlusal problems (too much or not enough) typically have complex treatment needs. Since many tooth replacement procedures and products for replacing one or more missing teeth require not only healthy tissue (infection free) but some degree of bone density, delaying treatment can create advanced problems. Bad bite issues that are causing wear and tear on soft tissues (gums - gingiva) or are suspected to be causing other teeth to move or shift can be treated in a modular fashion, where critical needs are treated immediately. Supportive or aesthetic aspects of treatment are delayed sensibly and with financial convenience. Best Resource TimingMany of Dr. Koeppel's treatment plans can be designed to be modular and, in most instances, designed to be more affordable for individuals needing treatments to occur within a certain time frame. Inexpensive and interest free financing resources make this possible.We invite patients to inquire about our specialized (modular) treatment plans that prevent costs or treatment needs from increasing. The resources our office commonly uses for creating these cost saving treatment plans include:
More Questions?
Contact our office today at (631) 689-9777 to make arrangements for discussing how our financing resources can be creatively used to prevent treatment needs from increasing. You can also use our Consultation Form for making these arrangements.Have a particular question in mind related to material that appears or doesn't appear on this page? You can also contact Dr. Koeppel directly with our on-line Ask The Dentist form, to obtain some answers to your dental questions. Get the objective information you need for having the opportunity to get the timely treatments you may need for stopping the cycle of things getting worse. |
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