Because healthy teeth and gums are so critical to overall good health and longevity, choosing a dentist is one of the most significant healthcare decisions you will ever make. We are proud to head a team of gentle, experienced professionals committed to the well-being of every patient who walks through our door. In our practice, we pride ourselves on having maintained warm, long-standing relationships with entire families.
Our "patient first" philosophy means that you can count on feeling relaxed, respected, and listened to-whether you're a first-time patient or one of our long-timers. Come on in! Browse our website to learn more about us, our services, and our philosophy. We look forward to becoming your trusted oral healthcare providers for many years to come. Because we value strong communication, we strive to create a comfortable and caring environment for your first visit-and every visit thereafter.
Our "patient first" philosophy means that you can count on feeling relaxed, respected, and listened to-whether you're a first-time patient or one of our long-timers. Come on in! Browse our website to learn more about us, our services, and our philosophy. We look forward to becoming your trusted oral healthcare providers for many years to come. Because we value strong communication, we strive to create a comfortable and caring environment for your first visit-and every visit thereafter.
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One measure of a people-friendly practice is the longevity of its staff.
Most of our dental professionals have been with us for years-decades, in some cases.
As a result, our entire staff is well invested in our "patient first" philosophy.
Because our staff members want patients to look forward to their appointments, they do everything possible to make your time with us feel like a visit with friends rather than a "procedure."
Dr. Ernst joined the practice in the fall of 2011.
He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Colby College in 2005, and spent the following year as a dental research assistant at the Forsyth Institute in Boston.
Most of our dental professionals have been with us for years-decades, in some cases.
As a result, our entire staff is well invested in our "patient first" philosophy.
Because our staff members want patients to look forward to their appointments, they do everything possible to make your time with us feel like a visit with friends rather than a "procedure."
Dr. Ernst joined the practice in the fall of 2011.
He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Colby College in 2005, and spent the following year as a dental research assistant at the Forsyth Institute in Boston.
In the dental practice of Dr. Molander and Dr. Ernst, we respect our patients and regard every treatment as a collaboration.
Beginning with a thoughtful discussion of your specific concerns, we work with you to determine a plan for optimal dental health.
Because our patients span all ages and walks of life, we offer a wide range of routine, restorative, and cosmetic procedures.
Some of these procedures take more time than others, but you can rest assured that our kind-hearted staff will do everything they can to make your time with us pleasant, productive, and free of anxiety.
Beginning with a thoughtful discussion of your specific concerns, we work with you to determine a plan for optimal dental health.
Because our patients span all ages and walks of life, we offer a wide range of routine, restorative, and cosmetic procedures.
Some of these procedures take more time than others, but you can rest assured that our kind-hearted staff will do everything they can to make your time with us pleasant, productive, and free of anxiety.
Your first visit as a new patient will take about one hour.
We will sit down with you, listen to your immediate concerns, and ask you a series of questions that will help guide us in your treatment.
After this initial consultation, we will conduct a complete examination of your teeth, gums, and occlusion (the way your teeth come together).
Additional elements of your exam may include digital x-rays and photographs to help us develop an appropriate plan for you.
Regular checkups and cleanings (when we remove plaque and calculus from your teeth) allow us to maintain your optimal dental health.
We will sit down with you, listen to your immediate concerns, and ask you a series of questions that will help guide us in your treatment.
After this initial consultation, we will conduct a complete examination of your teeth, gums, and occlusion (the way your teeth come together).
Additional elements of your exam may include digital x-rays and photographs to help us develop an appropriate plan for you.
Regular checkups and cleanings (when we remove plaque and calculus from your teeth) allow us to maintain your optimal dental health.
We recommend deep cleaning whenever gum disease involves the bone surrounding the teeth (periodontal disease).
To ensure adequate cleaning, we typically apply a numbing agent to the affected area, and complete the process over a couple of appointments.
In more severe cases of periodontal disease, we may refer you to a trusted periodontist and work closely with him or her to maintain your optimal oral health.
After scaling and root planing, it may be necessary to require more frequent cleanings until periodontal disease activity is better controlled.
To ensure adequate cleaning, we typically apply a numbing agent to the affected area, and complete the process over a couple of appointments.
In more severe cases of periodontal disease, we may refer you to a trusted periodontist and work closely with him or her to maintain your optimal oral health.
After scaling and root planing, it may be necessary to require more frequent cleanings until periodontal disease activity is better controlled.
We recommend fillings in the instance of tooth decay (cavities); chipped teeth; cracked or broken teeth; closing spaces between teeth; and worn teeth.
We recommend crowns for broken or fractured teeth, teeth with root canals, and teeth that are highly susceptible to future fracture.
A crown strengthens a weakened tooth by covering the tooth and restoring it to its original form and function.
Dental implants are now an excellent option for patients with missing teeth; however, we still recommend bridges as a restorative option in certain cases.
We recommend crowns for broken or fractured teeth, teeth with root canals, and teeth that are highly susceptible to future fracture.
A crown strengthens a weakened tooth by covering the tooth and restoring it to its original form and function.
Dental implants are now an excellent option for patients with missing teeth; however, we still recommend bridges as a restorative option in certain cases.
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