Patient Care

If you've been hiding your smile,
putting up with pain, or putting off going to the dentist
because you're too too busy, your life is about to change!

Sedation Dentistry:  New and safe sedation dental techniques by Dr. Mark Stephens mean you can have years of dental treatments done quickly, with little or no discomfort.

• How Does Sedation Dentistry Work
  • Dr. Stephens will give you a small pill to take an hour prior to your dental appointment. Your companion will accompany you to the office. By the time you arrive, you will be very drowsy.
  • When you arrive in our office, you will be escorted into the comfort room, covered with a thick, warm blanket and placed on a monitor to watch your vital signs. After you are comfortable, Dr. Stephens and will take care of your dental needs.
  • When your treatment is completed, your companion will return you home to finish your comfortable, relaxing day
• Facts About Sedation Dentistry...
  • Facts About Sedation Dentistry... It Really Works! You really can sleep through your dental appointment.
  • It Is Safe! Dr. Stephens will give you a small pill prior to treatment, no intravenous tubes or needles.
  • You will have little or no memory of the experience. You probably won't remember any sounds or smells.
  • You will sleep for up to five or six hours after taking the pill. The time you are asleep will vary depending on your needed treatment.
  • Complex dental treatments that often require six to eight appointments, can be done in as little as one  All while you sleep.
  • People who have difficulty getting numb will find that sleep dentistry eliminates this problem.
  • Sedation dentistry is a safe way to reduce the fatigue of extended dental treatment requiring long visits

Dental Implants: They feel like your natural teeth because implants are bridges that are permanently anchored to your jaw. Dr. Stephens uses dental implants to replace ill-fitting dentures or missing teeth.

• What is a dental implant?
  • A dental implant is a titanium metal replacement for a root of a tooth that is surgically implanted in the jawbone.
  • As the body heals for approximately two to six months after the surgery, the bone around the implant fuses to the implant through a process called osseointegration.
  • After the healing phase is complete, the implants are used to anchor crowns, bridges, or dentures.
  • Dental implants are the most natural replacement for a missing tooth.
• What is the dental implant process like?
  • We begin with a thorough evaluation of the patient's medical and dental history, and a full clinical examination of the entire mouth and missing tooth area. The clinical exam should also include specific X-rays.
  • After assessing the patient, a comprehensive treatment plan can be devised. From that point, implants are surgically placed in the jawbone under local anesthesia.
  • The length of the healing time is based on the quality and quantity of bone, as well as the type of implant placed. After adequate healing is allowed to occur, the implant can be used to support a crown, bridge, or denture.
• Are there different types of dental implants?
  • Yes, several types are available. The American Dental Association considers both the endosteal and the subperiosteal implants to be acceptable.
  • An important factor for selection is to determine whether your jawbone can adequately support the implant. Most dental implants placed today are endosteal root form fixtures (similar to a man-made tooth root).
• Call us at 831-637-4627 for more information about dental implants and if they are right for you

Restorative Dentistry: Restorative dentistry refers to the restoration of natural teeth that have been damaged, decayed or lost. Once your teeth have been examined and your dental and medical history have been evaluated by Dr. Stephens, we will be ready to provide diagnosis, and treatment options.

• Cosmetic dentistry fixes cracked, worn, discolored or broken teeth.
• Tooth-colored restorations.
• Cosmetic dental crowns.
• Why have dental crowns?
• What are dental crowns made of?
• Care of dental crowns.

Cosmetic Dentistry: Now a movie star smile is as close as your mirror. Starting with healthy teeth and gums, Dr. Mark Stephens can perfect your smile through porcelain restorations, veneers, whitening, and other state-of-the-art treatments.

• Brighten teeth that have lost their sparkle.
• Cover problem teeth with ultra-thin porcelain veneers.
• Ditch ill-fitting dentures with new ones that are even more natural, functional and comfortable.
• Porcelain Crowns.
• Go natural with dental implants.
• Dental Bonding.
• Turn "Metal Mouth" into a natural smile.

Warranty: All services are warranted to your satisfaction

Safety: We use universal precautions to prevent cross contamination. Our sterilizer is spore tested weekly to assure proper working order. Our water lines are cleaned regularly according to prescribed guidelines