To enable each individual to achieve an attractive, confident smile; To create a positive experience for patients at every visit; To provide an environment of advanced technology and skills and; To enhance the oral health and esthetics for each patient.

A beautiful smile can enhance your appearance and confidence. With an extensive background in advanced Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Andrews creates the most natural, durable, and esthetically-pleasing result. Teeth that are discolored, chipped, cracked, or misaligned can often be corrected in just two appointments. For a smile that you’ll wear with pride, his recommendation may include one or a combination of techniques.

Porcelain Veneers
Crowns
Bonding
Tooth Whitening
Tooth-colored Fillings

Who is a candidate
for sedation dentistry?
Adults with...

High fear or very sensitive teeth
Traumatic dental experiences
Difficulty getting numb
A bad gag reflex
Limited time to complete dental care
Complex dental problems
A dread of needles and shots
Discomfort associated with noises, smells and tastes

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You are given a pill an hour prior to your appointment. Your companion will accompany you to the office. Once you arrive, you will be made comfortable in a treatment chair and be covered with a warm blanket. Your vital signs will be monitored. After you are completely relaxed, our experienced team will care for your dental needs. When your treatment is completed, your companion will return you home.

FACTS ABOUT ORAL SEDATION

• It works safely.
  
  
• You swallow the medication in pill form prior to treatment.
  
  
• You are totally relaxed throughout your appointment. Treatment requiring 6-8 appointments can often be done in one visit.
  
  
• People who have difficulty getting numb typically have no problem when relaxed to this extent.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Will I feel any pain? Once you are under the effects of oral sedation, you will be given standard numbing medication so no discomfort is felt at any time during your procedure.
  
  
• Will I be unconscious? You will be responsive to voices, yet very relaxed.
  
  
• Will I be monitored? Your treatment will include sophisticated vital sign monitoring equipment and one of our team members throughout the visit.
  
  
• How long will I be sedated? Most procedures can be completed in a couple of hours and your medication will be appropriate to the duration.
  
  
• Will someone need to accompany me? Yes, someone will need to accompany and drive you to and from the office due to the effects of the medication.
  

Single Crowns combined with Porcelain Bridges recreate an exceptionally natural look and feel.

Dental Implants replace missing teeth with stability and a natural feel, halting bone loss that affects appearance, comfort, and confidence.

Full and Partial Dentures are designed for a precision fit to restore stability and comfort.



Dr. James Andrews now utilizes advanced technology of CEREC 3 to create in-office dental restorations. With traditional crowns and inlays, an additional appointment is required to place the restoration made by a dental lab. CEREC 3 creates an exceptional quality look and feel during the patient’s visit; eliminating the need for temporaries and reducing numbing requirements by fifty percent.



CEREC, an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, features the latest in computerization and uses a 3-D infrared camera to calculate precision dimensions of height, width and depth for the prepared tooth. CEREC 3 technology also minimizes treatment time for patients while providing appealing, durable crowns and inlays with a natural look and feel.

The best way to protect your smile and avoid costly treatment is through pre- vention. To support you in maintaining your oral health and appearance, a regimen of careful cleaning and an examination is incorporated into your preventive appointments. Regular hygiene appointments include:

Thorough cleaning & flossing
Full-mouth dental and periodontal (gum) exam
Oral cancer screening
Periodic X-Rays to detect decay, bone loss or tumors
Individual care consultations




Dr. Andrews provides a full-range of services that support your goals for a confident, beautiful, healthy smile. In addition to regular preventive care, mercury-free fillings, extractions, sealants and fluoride treatments are provided as needed.

Sore, bleeding gums indicate the beginning of Periodontal Disease. If left untreated, discomfort, bad breath, and eventual tooth loss will result. Extensive research has detected a link between gum disease and heart disease, low birth weight babies, stroke, and diabetes. If indication of gum disease exists, Dr. Andrews offers a non-surgical treatment for various stages of gum disease.


Occasionally, a tooth’s nerve chamber develops infection, requiring a root canal to save the tooth. This treatment cleans the infected chamber and repairs the damage to maintain a healthy tooth.

Dr. Andrews is skilled in the latest endodontic techniques. These require less time and are more comfortable than former methods.