· What to Expect during Your First Visit

· Limited Dental Warranty

· Downloadable Forms

When you arrive at Florissant Dental Services, you will be asked to fill out history and insurance forms, if you have not already done so. You may want to arrive a few minutes early to give yourself time to fill out these forms.
Dr. Landgraf begins by meeting with all new patients to discuss their expectations and needs for dental treatment. A special consultation room is available to guide patients through the entire treatment education process.
Once treatment begins, we encourage ongoing discussion with Dr. Landgraf to clarify details of any procedure and answer any questions you may have.
Our knowledgeable front desk staff will help you determine your probable insurance coverage and payment options. Also, they can file your insurance claims electronically to speed the payment process. You may also schedule follow-up appointments or request a reminder to be sent when it is time for your next cleaning.

The dental care you receive conforms to a very high standard of care, such that, we are very confident in assuring you of lasting comfort and quality. Our practice is proud of the dentistry that we provide for you and your family. Our goal is not just to correct any dental problems you may presently have, but to show you how to prevent gum disease in the future, in order to save you time and unnecessary expense.

The long-term success of the dental treatment that we provide for you depends greatly upon your daily home care of your teeth and gums. Regular professional cleanings, exams, x-rays and fluoride treatments are also very important. The products recommended by our office for you and the frequency of your professional recare visits (checkups) depend on your individual condition. These recare visits may be every 2, 3, 4 or even 6 months apart depending on your overall health. With that in mind, we offer the following limited dental warranties:

· Dental Sealants

Sealants are plastic coatings placed on the chewing surfaces of the teeth to prevent decay in the pits and grooves of the teeth. These are the most common areas for children to get cavities. Flossing and the use of fluoride will help prevent decay from developing between the teeth. We will replace sealants for a period of 5 years after placement in the event they are lost. You must keep the regular prescribed recare appointments or this warranty is null and void (minimum every 6 months).*

· Composite (tooth colored) Fillings

If a composite restoration is the recommended treatment of choice, we will replace or repair it in the event of failure for a period of 2 years. If the filling replaces the biting edge of the tooth, the pressure may exceed the strength of the plastic composite. Repeated fracture of this edge may necessitate using a stronger porcelain crown.You must keep the regular prescribed recare appointments or this warranty is null and void (minimum every 6 months).*

· Root Canals

Root canal treatment is about 96% successful. They do occasionally fail. If you lose your tooth within 3 years due to failure of the root canal (you must also have the tooth properly restored), we will refund the root canal fee, or apply it as a credit toward a replacement tooth.You must keep the regular prescribed recare appointments or this warranty is null and void (minimum every 6 months).*

· Crowns, Bridges, Onlays and Porcelain Veneers

We will warranty these most comprehensive procedures for a full 5 years. We will replace or repair then at no charge during this five year period if they break, are lost, or decay with normal use (this does not include accidents that could also break normal, healthy teeth).You must keep the regular prescribed recare appointments or this warranty is null and void (minimum every 6 months).*

· Dentures and Partial Dentures

We will warranty dentures and partials for a period of 3 years if a tooth chips or breaks, or a flange breaks under normal use. This warranty does not cover accidents such as dropping your denture. Full upper and lower denture patients must be seen once every 12 months.Patients with some of their own natural teeth must keep the regular prescribed recare appointments or this warranty is null and void (minimum every 6 months).*



*NOTE: Failure to have these regular office visits with our office voids all warranties. Help us to help you maintain your teeth for a lifetime!