They actively participate in continuing education courses designed
to help them better serve you. Their commitment to being on the
cutting edge of dentistry ensures that their continuing education
encompasses all aspects of dentistry including cosmetic, restorative,
reconstructive and orthodontic specialties. Offering a variety
of restorative and preventive dental services, Drs. Parkey and
Davis provide patients with the best care possible.
Both design custom treatment plans to help extend the life of
your teeth and improve your overall dental health. In order for
you, the patient, to have the best dentistry has to offer, Drs.
Parkey and Davis use the most recent, proven techniques. To learn
more about the specific high-tech options within Parkey & Davis,
make an appointment and they'll be happy to explain this in greater
detail.
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Every patient needs to have a checkup at least every six months
because, remember, there is much more to a thorough dental checkup
than a teeth cleaning. Expertly trained dental professionals
conduct a gum disease check; a head, neck, face and intra oral
cancer screening; and even analyze any potential warning areas
for bone loss, bleeding, cavities, fractures or breaks, and missing
fillings! Keeping your appointments for regular checkups proves
to be an invaluable opportunity for you to take advantage of
this in-depth analysis for your health while having a chance
to communicate directly with us about your goals for a healthy,
great-looking smile.
Our patients receive individualized treatment plans based on
the conditions within their mouth and how often they may need
professional attention. As a patient, you can trust Parkey & Davis
team members to clarify exactly what to expect at each appointment
and to remind you as your appointments approach. If you're not
currently a patient of Parkey & Davis, just come see us and
we'll set up your plan, send you reminders before each appointment
and keep things as simple and comfortable as you'd hope!
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Most children need to first see Drs. Parkey or Davis between
ages two and a half years and three years. However, if you observe
a questionable area or your child experiences some kind of trauma,
call us for an appointment at any time and we'll be here to help!
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Referring a friend or family member to Parkey & Davis is
the greatest reward we experience! We appreciate the trust you
feel for us in offering our services to others. So, yes, we certainly
accept referrals and we'll find a special way to thank you for
thinking of us.
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Our patients describe us as having "open arms" in all areas
of our practice, including our business systems. We accept most
insurance plans and will take time with you before any treatment
is administered to discuss your benefits and payment options
carefully for your maximum understanding and comfort.
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Call the office so the answering service may refer you to the
doctor on call who will make sure your needs are met promptly.
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Call the office so we may ask you questions and help assess
the severity of the situation to come up with the appropriate
action plan. In case this happens while you're traveling and
you're unable to make it into our office for treatment, most
pharmacies have a temporary dental cement that might help you
adhere it temporarily until you return and are able to visit
Parkey & Davis.
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If the tooth has been out for 30 minutes or less, clean the
tooth with warm water and insert it carefully into place to preserve
root structure. Call the office for immediate attention. If it's
been more than 30 minutes since the tooth fell out, store the
tooth in milk and call us for an emergency visit.
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We accept all major credit cards including MasterCard, Visa,
Discover and American Express. We also work with CareCredit,
a patient financing program that offers patients extended payment
options. We offer a five percent fee reduction to patients who
pay the day of service and a ten percent fee reduction for senior
citizens. These are just a few of the examples of the effort
we extend to make all aspects of your dental experience flexible
and comfortable for you, but please allow us to explain these
options with you individually so all relevant factors may be
considered.
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Drs. Parkey & Davis pride themselves in being easily available
to you, so please don't hesitate to call or make an appointment
to discuss any oral health care needs.
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Take-home or in-office teeth whitening treatments are available.
Please make an appointment to discuss what options may be best
for you.
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This is an excellent thought and we appreciate the opportunity
to tell you more about the multi-faceted day-to-day or even moment-to-moment
systems we have in place to protect you. For example, we implement
the latest technology, ensure superior training of all team members
and sterilize all materials that come in contact with a patient
in our state-of-the-art sterilization area.
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Well, we like to think that if you sat back and imagined your
ideal dental practice, and then came to visit Parkey & Davis,
you'd find that we ARE the place where you can feel most comfortable,
receive expert dental care and have all of the benefits of a
friendly, dedicated team of true professionals. We don't admit,
treat and dismiss patients. We take you in as a member of our
dental family, offering you personalized care and expert skill
in a very friendly, caring manner.
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Absolutely. Healthy gums don't bleed. Call right away for a
gum disease evaluation.
Bleeding gums
Healthy gums are pink and firm and do not bleed easily. Occasionally gum
bleeding occurs if you brush your teeth and gums too hard with a hard-bristled
toothbrush or snap dental floss hard against your gums. Using a soft-bristled
tooth brush and flossing carefully can prevent the problem.
Early-stage gum disease (gingivitis) causes red, swollen
gums that bleed easily when brushed. Because gingivitis usually
doesn't cause pain, many people delay treatment. If not treated,
gum disease can cause more serious problems with the gum
tissue.
As gum disease progresses, the gums pull away from
the teeth, leaving deep pockets where plaque can hide and
cause further damage. This stage of gum disease is called
periodontitis or periodontal disease and is caused by an
infection of the gums, bone, and other tissues that surround
and support the teeth. Periodontitis can progress until it
causes damage to the bones that support the teeth. In this
late stage, teeth may become loose and fall out or need to
be removed. It is important to treat gum disease early because
it gets harder to treat as it becomes more severe.
The newest reseach is also telling us that bleeding gums
can also have an effect on your overall health. It
has been linked to heart disease, heart attack, stroke, diabetes,
and preterm low-birthweight babies.
Do I have to floss every day?
Clean between teeth daily with floss or an interdental
cleaner. Decay–causing bacteria still linger between teeth
where toothbrush bristles can’t reach. Flossing removes
plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under
the gum line.
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Patients who've had this fear in the past find being a patient
at Parkey & Davis is such a different experience, they're
able to easily put those anxieties and fears of the past aside
as they trust the care of our team. The entire atmosphere, business
structure and communication patterns within our office will make
you feel as comfortable as possible. We offer nitrous, DVD players,
headsets and blankets for your comfort during treatment as well.
For extreme cases of this anxiety, we empathize with you and
give you a chance to tell us how you feel and will even offer
anxiety relieving medications prior to your appointments as needed.
Make an appointment today to either discuss this over the phone
or come in for your first visit where we'll do our best to make
you have the best dental experience you could imagine!
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Make an appointment to discuss the many options available to
you at Parkey & Davis. For example, we may discuss Invisalign
with you. Invisalign straightens your teeth through a series
of clear plastic removable aligners. We may find porcelain veneers
are a better fit for your needs. Veneers are a thin layer of
porcelain attached to the front surface of your teeth for a natural-looking,
beautiful result achieved in a short amount of time. Again, there
are several other options that may best address your desire for
better looking front teeth, so visiting with us to help us determine
what would be best for your goals is definitely your best action
plan from here. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Absolutely. Call today and ask for an appointment to discuss "Silent
Night". It's comfortable and far more cost effective than surgery
and other options available to snorers.
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Are you ready to know what we can do for your smile? Are you
ready to stop wondering what could be and actually get the facts
about your dream smile? Smile Design allows you to share your
dreams, goals, frustrations and concerns with us while we analyze
your current health and smile situation. Together, we'll be able
to identify the appropriate plan of action for the solution that's
best for you. Make an appointment today to discuss your own personalized
smile design!
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