SMILE IN STYLE VS. THE AVERAGE GENERAL DENTIST
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
At Smile in Style, our dentists in Marrero, LA believe excellence in dentistry requires time and care. While some dental offices prioritize speed and convenience, our top priority is your oral health and overall wellbeing. From the moment you enter our office, our team will make you feel welcomed and listened to. We take the time to understand your dental history, concerns, and goals. Our dentists and hygienists never rush important preventive services like cleanings and exams. We know taking the time to be thorough helps us provide you with the highest quality care. Our commitment is to build lasting relationships and partner with you to achieve your best smile. Your oral health is too important to be rushed. At Smile in Style, we make time for you.
Average General Dentist
Monarch Dental Arts
Health Screening
Average General Dentist:
· Standard intake form
· Film/digital x-rays with minimal radiation exposure
10 minutes
Smile In Style:
· Digital thorough health history intake form reviewed with our Pankey
· trained doctors
· Blood pressure reading
· 3D dental scan with iTero-Digital x-rays with minimal radiation exposure
· Full series of professional dental photography
· Intra-oral photography
50 minutes with Pankey-trained doctor & EDDA certified dental assistant
Exam
Average General Dentist:
· Evaluation of dental history
· Quick visual inspection of teeth and gums
5-10 minutes
Smile In Style:
· Detailed evaluation of dental and overall health history
· Thorough head & neck exam, including TMJ evaluation
· Oral cancer screening
· Airway screening
· Bite fit evaluation of how your teeth come together
· Periodontal (gum tissue) evaluation, including charting of gum recession and mobility
40 minutes with Pankey-trained doctor
Cleaning
Average General Dentist:
· Cleaning performed by hygienist
15-20 minutes
Smile In Style:
· Plaque revealing solution to help patient and hygienist perform proficient cleaning
· Detailed cleaning performed by our expert hygienist
· Personalized hygiene kit for each patient with recommended products
· Smilescription to summarize cleaning appointment
60 minutes with expert hygienist minutes
Patient Education
Average General Dentist:
· Treatment plan
2 minutes
Smile In Style:
· Detailed review of oral health history
· Evaluation of past dental work
· Individualized next steps and treatment plan
10-15 minutes with patient care coordinator