Karen Winterfield-Dodds, D.M.D.

The other day a patient came in for a crown, which requires a temporary crown, then permanent tooth replacement. You might expect her to be concerned about pain or food restrictions after the first part of the procedure. But instead she asked, “You’re not using that awful tasting stuff are you?”

In order to make the perfectly fitting impression that the lab requires to create the crown, dentists have had no choice but to use a bad-tasting impression material. The patient’s focus on that detail of the procedure shows the importance of all the senses during a dental visit.For that reason, dentists do everything we can to create a totally comfortable patient experience.  In our new office design, we strived to create the most appealing space possible starting with chairs that are ergonomic for the practitioners and patients. We have televisions, picture windows, music, and appealing lighting & décor in the waiting and exam rooms. Of course we also practice painless dentistry. Going to the dentist is an essential health habit that we want to encourage in every way we can.

Fortunately this story has a happy ending because the manufacturers have finally come up with an impression material that is effective in making a quality impression without using the ingredients that caused the awful taste.  We also look forward to future technology in which no impression material is used. Teeth will be scanned by computers and restored.

We invite you to call our office to schedule an appointment to start you on the road to a healthier mouth and a healthier you. Most dental insurances do cover hygiene visits at 100 percent.

Karen Winterfield-Dodds D.M.D., 109 Franklin Corner Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, 609-895-8882, 609-895-8887-FAX, exceptionaldentistry@winterfielddmd.com.