Five Things To Ask Your Periodontist On Your Visit

It can be scary if you have never been referred to a periodontist before. You may not know what to expect and it can seem very overwhelming. So, what should you know before you’re in the chair and a periodontal exam is being completed?

1. Ask how severe your periodontal disease is:

You may think you’re only going to visit once or twice and then you’ll be back on your way to a healthy smile. However, depending on the severity of your periodontal disease, it may take longer to heal your mouth. You may also need more advanced treatments in order to get your smile back to the health you desire.

2. Know approximately how many visits they are recommending:

It is unlikely you have been referred to a periodontist if you only have minor periodontal disease. But you’ll want to know how many visits your periodontist is recommending in order for you to plan ahead financially. 

You’ll also want to be able to make a plan for taking off of work or planning around your busy schedule. Periodontal disease cannot be healed unless you complete all of your treatments and it’s important to do so in the recommended time period as well.

3. Ask what type of technology or procedure they are recommending. There have been several advancements in technology today that can help increase the comfort and healing of your gums. For example, Dr. Rice and

 her team use DentalVibe. It is a technology that assists in numbing the area to be treated by using short vibrating impulses. This allows for a less painful injection. Her team also uses LANAP laser surgery for removing plaque and tartar from the gums. These treatments make a huge difference on the length of healing time and your overall results.

4. Ask about after care instructions:

It is also important to plan ahead for eating and drinking after a periodontal procedure. Periodontal treatment takes time and is a commitment. You don’t want to undo the effects of the procedure by consuming food and drinks right after the procedure that can prevent healing. While your periodontist should cover all of this with you before you leave the office, make sure you have all after care instructions.

5. Know how much it is going to cost:

Your dental insurance may cover some of the cost or none of the cost of your procedure. “Dental insurance is there to help you,” says Dr. Denine Rice,  “but keep in mind most people have no dental insurance benefits at all.” Also ask questions regarding what options are available to help you with your out of pocket portion. Some periodontists have financial plans they can recommend to help you.

Then relax. Your periodontist is there to help restore you to health.

DentalVibe & You

Dr. Denine Rice is not just a periodontist she’s one of Inland Empire’s top rated dentists. A periodontist supports patients who have severe gum disease, and she is an expert in oral inflammation and placement of dental implants. However, that is not all. Dr. Denine Rice works to provide the best care for patients using the latest dental technology in order to provide you with exceptional care. 

  

One of the technologies that Dr. Rice and her team use is called DentalVibe. This miraculous tool allows patients a better dental visit by providing little impulses to an injection site before the shot is given. Patients report that DentalVibe creates a less painful injection.

DentalVibe takes visiting the periodontist to a whole new level. You can leave that anxiety about shots at the door and enter a world where you’re being provided a better dental experience.  This specially designed tool has been reviewed across multiple dental offices and with hundreds of thousands of patients. Dr. Denine Rice believes in only using the best tools for her patients. 

Now the deal is even sweeter because when you use DentalVibe at Dr. Rice’s office you can review your experience online and be entered to win an IPAD mini and a final grand prize.  Ask Dr. Rice and her team today for details and enjoy your next visit with painless shots.

"Really masks the pain of the needle!"

For many, fear holds them back from seeking the dental care they need. "I see it everyday. The fear prevents them from coming in sooner and then suddenly they are driven by an even greater fear than that of pain, the fear of losing their teeth and the ability to eat and smile," says Dr. Denine Rice from her Riverside, CA periodontal practice.

Understanding her patient's concerns about fear is what led her to provide a new technology, the DentalVibe. "The DentalVibe provides vibrations that help block receptors from delivering the messages to your brain that your nerve endings feel pain," she adds. "And it really works!"

Don't believe? Here is what actual patients have reported:

  

 "I was skeptical at first but the DentalVibe actually worked. It really was a pain-free experience. Thanks for having this simple but effective tool that distracts you so you do not feel the injection."

"I do not numb up very well and I can always feel the needle when it goes in . . . but with this I now can feel comfortable when I go in, knowing I will not feel the needle."

"Was skeptical at first, couldn't believe it would work, but it did. This simple device really did make it a pain-free experience. Wish the DentalVibe had been available sooner."

 "I can usually handle needles since I donate blood every few months, but when it comes to getting shots at the dentist I get extremely freaked out. The vibrations definitely distracted me and it helped me a lot."

Because I visit my dentist 2 times a year, the use of the the instrument, my visit this time was really pain free. Much better that previous visits. Thanks for the new comfort system.

"Thank you everyone at Rice Periodontics & Implant Surgery for exceeding my expectations. Your entire staff was prompt, friendly and comforting. The treatment you provided me was top quality and unparalleled to others. Thank you!"

   

Don’t let fear stop you from getting the oral health care you deserve. Call Dr. Rice today and set up that essential appointment with ease of mind. Or still need more information check out http://www.dentalvibe.com/patients/dentist-locator/usa/california/riverside/riverside/denine-rice.html to learn more about this new technology.

Denine Rice, DDS

Is the fear of dental care holding you back? Well now there is a great advancement in technology that Dr. Rice is proud to provide for her patients, DentalVibe. This technology provides vibrations that help block your receptors from delivering the message to your brain that your nerve endings feel pain.

Don’t let fear stop you from getting the oral health care you deserve. Call Dr. Rice today and set up that essential appointment with ease of mind. Or still need more information check out http://www.dentalvibe.com/patients/dentist-locator/usa/california/riverside/riverside/denine-rice.html to learn more about this new technology.

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