General Questions

We understand that patients may have questions about the techniques and procedures of a modern dental practice. While Dr. Raines and his experienced staff will answer your questions in detail, we find it helpful to explain the most frequently asked so you can review them.

How does the doctor keep up-to-date on all of the current techniques and materials?

Dr. Raines and his staff regularly attend continuing education courses, staying current with the latest techniques and materials. Dr. Raines and his staff also regularly attend classes at the internationally recognized Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Considered one of the world's premiere postgraduate teaching facility for dentistry.

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How can I get my teeth whiter?

We offer a take home whitening procedure that can make a dramatic difference in the brightness of your teeth. Impressions of your teeth will be used to make a custom fitted tray for your whitening solution which is used for a short time each day for two weeks. At that time, if you like the color, that's it. If you would like them lighter, continue until achieve the result you want. This is an easy way to make your teeth look cleaner and younger.

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Do you accept dental insurance?

While Dr. Raines' office does not participate with any insurance plans, we will do everything possible to help maximize your benefits. Our financial policy allows us to provide you with the best treatment available by going beyond any restrictions of your dental plan. We will be happy to submit your insurance paperwork for you at the time of treatment. If you have any questions about your insurance, please call for more information.

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What payment options do you provide?

Our goal is not to let expense prevent you from benefiting from the quality of care you desire and need. We have several financial options available to help you meet your dental goals.

• We provide dental financing plans that break up the fee into small monthly payments with low interest.
• Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted at our office.
• A discount is available for fees paid in cash three days prior to treatment.

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I want my front teeth to look better, but I don't want to wear braces. What would you recommend?

Worn, broken, dark teeth, and spaces, crooked, and crowded teeth can all be returned to a normal attractive state with porcelain veneers. A small amount of the outside of the tooth is removed to provide room for the porcelain which is seamlessly bonded to the tooth with special high strength resins. The result is strong, non-staining teeth that look and feel great. Amazingly it only takes two or three appointments versus the traditional two years for braces.

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Crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays..where can I learn more about these procedures?

During your first appointment, Dr. Raines will be happy to explain any of our procedures to you. The American Dental Association's Web site at www.ada.org may also prove valuable.

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I get headaches. Is there anything you can do to help me?

Most headaches are muscle tension headaches that come from abnormal function of the muscles that control posture of the head and neck. The muscles that control jaw posture are some of the muscles that control head posture and thus can be a source of headache if jaw posture is incorrect. Commonly called TMJ syndrome, headache is only one symptom, others include clicking of the jaw joint, stuffiness of the ears, neck or shoulder aches, numbness or tingling of the fingers. If you have any of these symptoms
we can help.

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What is Smile Analysis and Smile Design?

Attractive smiles all have some common features, and by measuring your teeth and their arrangement we can design a perfect smile for you.

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