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| What
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• Anxiety-Free dentistry with oral conscious sedation • Preventive Care for Oral Health • Metal-Free Dentistry • Dental Material Reactivity Testing • Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment • Low Radiation Digital X-Ray • Smile Makeovers • Tooth Whitening |
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| Patient
Comfort |
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| You are not alone if you feel anxious about a visit to the dentist. We understand your concerns and strive to make every dental visit comfortable. We offer pre-medication and topical anesthesia, as well as "painless injections." Our reception area includes a beverage bar with coffee and various types of tea. The view from our treatment rooms offers nature's best throughout the seasons. Music has been specially selected for your relaxation. If there is anything else we can do to ensure your comfort, please let us know. | ||||
Oral Conscious Sedation |
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| Strict
Sterilization and Infection Control Standards |
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To
protect our patients and ourselves, our staff wears masks, gloves,
goggles and hospital scrub uniforms. We strictly observe all Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments
are cleaned,  disinfected
and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association
and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable,
single-use items are used to ensure your safety. Handpieces (drills)
are sterilized with a state-of-the-art sterilization unit specifically
designed for this purpose. All surfaces in the treatment rooms are
cleaned and disinfected after each patient. Patient sensitivities
and adverse reactions to dental materials is a growing concern. We
cannot assume that all patients will handle all materials equally
well. Materials Reactivity Testing is
available to provide pre-placement risk assessment for hundreds of
dental materials. |
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Low
Radiation Digital X-Ray |
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| This new technology
is a win-win-win for the dental patient: 1) Radiation exposure is reduced on average 50-60% over conventional technique. 2) The x-ray image appears on the computer monitor instantly so you and the dentist can view it together. 3) The software program allows us to enlarge and enhance the image for better diagnostic clarity. |
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| Emergency
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| Emergencies can occur at any time. Our 24-hour voice mail alerts the doctor to your need. Dr. McGrath is available to you whether you have a question/concern or are in pain. | ||||
Non-Surgical
Gum Disease Treatment |
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| Controlling gum disease is at the foundation of good dental health and indeed good overall health. At McGrath Dental Caring, gum disease treatment is taken VERY SERIOUSLY. It is for this reason that we have devoted an entire section to this problem. Please click on the Non-Surgical Gum Therapy button for more information. | ||||
Restorative
Services - An Uncompromising Commitment to Quality |
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| A word about dental materials…
Our
goal at McGrath Dental Caring is to find the most biocompatible
materials for you, so as to reduce the potential for toxicity. Reactivity
testing is available to take the guesswork out of this process.
Mercury and nickel are always avoided and metal-free options are
available. These restorative options are natural in appearance,
no more dark fillings or grey metal showing at the gum line of crowns. |
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Smile Makeovers |
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| Have you ever wanted a “smile makeover” of your own? McGrath Dental Caring wants to be your partner in creating the “new you”! For more information on the restorative services you may need to achieve the smile of your dreams visit Smile Design (text link) and view the before and after photos. The Patient Education Center (text link) may also help answer many of your questions. | ||||
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| For more information on these restorative services, visit Smile Design and view the before and after photos. The Patient Education Center may also help answer many of your questions. Using the find box, you will discover many useful articles on your topic in question. | ||||
| Help
for Snoring and Sleep Apnea |
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 Do
you wake yourself or someone else with your snoring? Studies show
that about 40 percent of middle-aged men and nearly 30 percent of
middle-aged women snore. Connections have been made between snoring
and potentially fatal obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA and snoring
have also been linked to other diseases, such as hypertension and
cardiovascular disease. One of the causes of OSA and snoring is your
tongue. When you sleep, your tongue can reposition itself blocking
your airway. Certified in the use of The Silencer System, Dr. McGrath
can design an appliance to help adjust the position of your tongue
and restore peace to your bedroom. |
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| Diagnosis
and Treatment of TMD (temporomandibular dysfunction) |
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| Common
Symptoms |
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Your interest in dentistry could not have come at a better time. Recent advances in modern dentistry have solved some previously hopeless problems. For over 20 years, Dr. McGrath has studied techniques with the best denture experts in the country. He will take the time to understand your unique problems and concerns. Your custom made dentures will look and feel the way you like. If you have reacted to dental materials or suspect that you may be sensitive to acrylic, Dr. McGrath offers testing to determine the most suitable dental materials for you. We will go that extra mile to make sure that you have the most secure, comfortable fit possible.Trust in his experience, Dr. McGrath is confident he can give you something to smile about!
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| What do you do if you see yourself with these symptoms? A self-evaluation is a good place to start. There are a number of helpful questions to ask yourself. How many of these symptoms do I have? Do these symptoms get in the way of my enjoyment of life? Are my symptoms becoming more frequent or more intense? Our office has a variety of effective treatments depending on your own individual need. Early treatment is very important. TMD advances in stages and only progresses over time. For more information, click on the Patient Education button and enter TMD in the search box.
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Let's face it…going to the dentist can be a nerve-racking experience. How many times have you wished that you could just sleep right through your appointment? Well, there is a solution called oral conscious sedation. It's called conscious because you are still aware of where you are but you are so relaxed that you are no longer focused on your surroundings. 
"It was embarrassing. I never smiled anymore. I was always afraid that my dentures would come loose. It was hard for me to enjoy life! My new dentures really came to the rescue. I now have a smile that I' m really proud to show. My dentures are comfortable. My gums no longer hurt and as for smiling...I just can' t stop!"
" I'd had it with the bad taste of denture adhesive. My dentures were constantly loose.