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FAQ

  • Yes! We are currently taking new patients for pediatric dentistry as well as general dentistry. Please call us to discuss scheduling an appointment.

  • We’ve gone digital! All new patients can complete their intake paperwork online before the first appointment.

  • Typical cleanings last 45 minutes. Restorative appointments can last between 30-60 minutes. Your doctor will discuss this in more detail with you and may request additional time if needed.

  • We’re conveniently located at 1950 Lafayette Road in Portsmouth, NH, in a landscaped business park on the 3rd floor of the NEOS office building, only minutes from the Portsmouth traffic circle and perfectly tucked away from the hectic downtown area.

  • Yes! We have a parking lot with free parking.

  • Yes, all our office spaces, operatory rooms and x-ray room are fully accessible. There is an elevator that will bring you directly to our check-in desk and offices.

  • We are closed for the following holidays:

    New Year’s Day

    Memorial Day

    Independence Day

    Labor Day

    Thanksgiving

    Christmas

  • Bitewing images are taken yearly to check in between the teeth for cavities. A panoramic x-ray is taken every 3-5 years, depending on necessity. A full mouth series is taken when the patient has all permanent teeth, and then every 5 years.

  • There are two forms of fluoride: Systemic and Topical. Systemic fluorides are the drops, pills, and water fluoridation that’s ingested and helps to protect the unerupted teeth. We limit prescribing systemic fluoride unless there is a huge need for it. Our theory is that the less we put in the body, the better. Our patients may be getting fluoride from other sources, and we don’t want to give them too much. Topical fluorides are the pastes, rinses, and gels that protect the teeth in the mouth. These are safe for patients who can spit the extra fluoride out instead of swallowing it.

  • A sealant is placed on a perfectly healthy tooth, for the purpose of preventing decay. A filling, on the other hand, is placed on a tooth that has decay. The materials are not the same. However, the procedure and general appearance of the end-product are very similar.

  • No. The filling material will replace the sealant and works by sealing the rest of that tooth’s surface. However, be aware that the tooth can develop a new cavity on a different surface, or on that same surface, if proper oral hygiene and nutrition are not followed.