We Take Gum Disease Seriously at Our Phoenix Office
Gum disease is one of the most dangerous, yet sometimes hard to detect, dental issues facing dental patients in Phoenix. Bad breath can be masked with mouthwash and mints. Crooked teeth can be fixed with braces. Missing teeth can be disguised with dentures. But these are all solutions to problems that could have been dealt with earlier if the dangers of gum disease were better known. But to know the dangers, the warning signs and risks of gum disease must be fully understood.
Not many people in the Phoenix area know about the warning signs of periodontal (gum) disease Do you? If you find that you are fighting a losing battle with halitosis (bad breath), then you may have the beginning stages of gum disease. If your gums bleed easily during brushing or eating, you may be a victim of this powerful demon. If your gums are swollen or tender, you can bet the first stages of gum disease have set up shop in your smile. Or maybe you are suffering from a case of retreating gums.
All these signs can be indications that you are not doing everything in your power to prevent gum disease and you should contact Dr. Scott Simpson today.
Call Dr. Scott Simpson at Scott A. Simpson, D.D.S. to set up a gum disease consultation today. Or complete our online form and we'll contact you shortly.
However, you are not helpless in this never-ending battle. Other than daily brushing and flossing, what else can you do. First, twice-a-year visits to Dr. Simpson in Phoenix should be in your arsenal. Also, if you are a smoker or you chew tobacco - STOP! If your fillings have loosened, increase your visits to the dentist. Finally, a healthy diet should be in your bag of tricks. Dr. Simpson can help with your battle plan. In no time at all, your friends will be asking, "What are you up to? You are always smiling."
Financial Arrangements:
Insurance Assistance
Our practice accepts most dental insurance programs used by major employers in our area.
Our goal is to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. If you have any questions regarding your insurance benefits, please don't hesitate to call our office at (602) 943-4220 to review your concerns.
Financial Assistance
Our fees are based on the quality of the materials we use and our experience in performing your needed treatment.
Our goal is not to let expense prevent you from benefiting from the quality of care you desire and need. To facilitate this goal, we have developed the following financial options:
A 5% accounting adjustment is allowed when fees in excess of $200 are paid in full by cash or check on the day that treatment is presented or in advance of scheduling the appointment.
Major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are all accepted in our office.
If you would like to review these financial arrangement options with one of our team members in advance of treatment, please call (602) 943-4220.