Ask Dr. Lamberts
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Lamberts”. Following are answers to questions I am frequently asked. If you are curious about something I haven’t covered here, please be sure to inquire about it when you call or visit the office. We believe your comfort starts with a thorough understanding of your condition and treatment options.
Q: What is a periodontist?
A: A periodontist is a dentist with three additional years of training in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and placement of tooth implants. I also have 10 years of periodontal plastic surgery experience to produce cosmetically superior results.
Q: Is treatment expensive?
A: Cascade Periodontics has made a conscious effort to competitively price services so they may be available to as many people as possible. Our pricing structure, combined with generous treatment times provides a tremendous value. Pricing depends on the extent of your needs. We will be happy to provide you with a thorough estimate and then work with you to finance treatment and/or submit information to your insurance company.
Q: I had a traumatic experience at another dentist office and am afraid to get the care I need. Things have gotten so bad that I know I have to do something, how will you be different?
A: Even if you had a bad experience elsewhere, you won’t have one here. I see many patients in your situation. One reason they are in desperate need is because they have put off treatment due to fear. I want you to know that it is very important to me for you to feel safe and pain free before, during and after any procedure you have done here. It is possible to painlessly treat patients, it requires patience, knowledge and taking the time to do things at a slower gentle pace. I do this each and every time.
Q: I had an implant that failed before, does that mean that I will need a bridge?
A: Because of new treatments that allow us to grow new bone and soft tissue you may be able to have a successful implant, even if there was a problem before. You owe it to yourself to come in and be examined, we’ll give you a thorough assessment and evaluate if we think you have a good chance at a successful new implant.
Q: What steps are taken at your office for sanitation and disease control?
A: First of all, we stringently follow the strictest government guidelines for sanitation. We also go a step further and only use distilled water produced from our in house distillation unit.
Q: Will my dentist be involved with my treatment?
A: We encourage treatment coordination with your dentist and have many resources to make communication effective. We will contact your dentist to discuss your case in depth and provide records promptly along with the treatment plan. Our digital imaging system allows for high tech information sharing with any dental office, it will be used to give your dentist an excellent in depth visual reference for each stage of your treatment.
Q: Do I need a referral to get an appointment for treatments at Cascade Periodontics?
A: No referral is necessary, anyone may call our office and be seen. Many of our patients are referrals from dentists, but we also see patients who need a dentist.