Our patients know and see the same people and doctor every time they come in. Since we are small, we know our patients, their oral health, and their personal situations (if they want us to), so we are very well equipped to give them tailored treatment. For example, we know who is more likely to break a tooth, and so we know they should get a crown instead of just a filling. We know who doesn’t develop cavities very easily so we would be more apt to just “watch” something than drill into it. We know who is going through a tragedy or dealing with a loss of a job and know to hold off on suggesting a patient to get a large procedure done at that moment. These benefits are present because we are a small practice-we know our patients like members of an extended family, and we treat them as such.

We collaborate with our patients, giving them options for their dental care rather than just telling them what they have to do. We never pressure anyone into treatment, we just provide the information they need to choose what works best for them. We schedule longer time slots for appointments so that no one feels rushed out the door-we like to sit and chat a while!