Exact Science

Cosmetic dentistry is not only an art, it is an exact science; a matter of millimeters and microns. “If a crown is not seated properly, if it’s just a micron (one millionth of a meter) off, it can fail,” explains Dr. Peter Vanstrom, owner of Artistic Dentistry. In fact most crowns only last seven to ten years, according to the American Dental Association. But Dr. Vanstrom guarantees his work for the lifetime of his practice.

Perfectionist

So how can Artistic Dentistry offer a Smiles for a Lifetime? Quite simply, Dr. Vanstrom does exceptionally good work. “I am a perfectionist. Our standards are very high, and we take the time to make sure that every detail every step of the way is done to perfection.
That’s why we can stand behind our work when we do the initial
placement of a crown or veneer on sound tooth structure,
we know that it’s been done right.”

Importance of Prescribed
Cleaning Schedule

Dr. Vanstrom notes that even a perfectly placed crown or veneer on
sound tooth structure can fail if the patient neglects to properly maintain their teeth with regular cleanings. “Bacteria can compromise the integrity of a crown or veneer. That’s why prescribed cleanings are essential. We expect our patients to make their scheduled cleaning appointments in order to ensure that their dental work will last. Details of our Smiles for a Lifetime Guarantee are shared during the initial patient consultation.”

Regular cleaning visits also ensure that if a problem does develop it is caught early before decay has a chance to spread. “If we see that the crown or veneer is failing and that the tooth is decaying, we don,t take a wait-and-see approach. If we see something wrong, we’ll go ahead and fix it as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the tooth structure,” Dr. Vanstrom emphasizes. “Regular dental visits give us the opportunity to inspect our work carefully and catch problems early should they arise.”

Success Rate

“When a patient maintains their prescribed recare cycle, we are proud of our success rate of keeping our patients healthy for a lifetime! There is absolutely no reason why patients today should end up in floppy or partial dentures.”