About our practice Welcome to Stafford Smiles. Our office has been designed with our patient’s total comfort in mind. Our desire is to give you a relaxed stress free experience from start to finish. Our friendly and highly trained staff is here to educate you on the phases of treatment as well as creative financing. Ultimately to obtain the dental results you want and deserve.                                                Dental materials, techniques and technology have dramatically evolved in the past few years. Our continuing education helps ensure we can provide the best technology and materials available to our patients. Our Doctors and staff received their Cosmetic training from Dr. Ross Nash D.D.S. of The Nash Institute Of Charlotte N.C. The institute is internationally recognized for its cosmetic expertise, innovations and instruction on esthetic and cosmetic dentistry. For your safety all staff members and trained in CPR and AED techniques. Doctors are trained in Advanced Cardio Life Support. Digital Radiography Digital radiography is superior to conventional exposure of x-rays. Up to 90% lower radiation dosage compared to traditional x-rays. The digital sensor enables our team to provide a comfortable x-ray experience. Digital radiography technology allows us to enhance existing images at each of our workstations making diagnosis easier, more precise, and an educational experience for the patient. Digital Photography We digitally photograph our patients before and during procedures enhancing our ability to critique and modify our preparation. Post-Op photography contrasts your original smile to your beautiful new smile. Laser Dentistry Our practice uses the Odyssey™ Diode Laser. Laser dentistry is often used without anesthesia. It is used to contour gums to enhance a symmetrical smile. It can also be used for the treatment of unsightly cold sores, reducing severe pain and decreasing healing time. Oral Conscious Sedation Are you a “Dental Avoider?” One of those patients who have not visited a dentist in five, ten, or twenty years. Conscious Sedation maybe right for you. We can create for you the smile of your dreams in a completely safe, stress and pain free environment. Oral Conscious Sedation (taking pills by mouth) is ideal for patients that are fearful or have had negative past experiences with dental treatment. The medication used creates a relaxed, sleepy experience, and afterwards an amnesic affect leaving patients with little or no recollection of the procedures performed during their dental visit. Oral Conscious Sedation allows us to accomplish more in a single visit with little or no post-operative discomfort, regardless of the procedure. See our article in The Free Lance Star “ I Wanna Be Sedated”.          Click here to find out more about sedation dentistry.    Cosmetic Dentistry We continually evaluate new whitening products to ensure the greatest success in whitening procedures. Patients can “Whiten and Brighten” their smile in just one hour or gradually achieve that smile using a take home self whitening kit. While results do vary from patient to patient, teeth can be lightened 3 to 7 shades.             Our labs create life like veneers and crowns, for patients with missing teeth; bridges, implants, partials dentures and dentures. Unsightly crooked smiles can be eliminated in as few as 1-2 visits. Anatomy and shade matching recreate a patient’s smile and restore proper function. This aids in natural digestion and proper nutrition. General Dentistry We are a dental office for all members of your family. Our services include thorough cleanings, sealants, space maintainers, white composite fillings and multiple treatment options to replace missing teeth. Oral Hygiene and Periodontics Proper diagnosis and treatment of Periodontal Disease is essential for a healthy mouth and body. Our staff Hygienist performs periodontal therapy according to individual treatment needs. Periodontal services that had to once be outsourced to a Periodontist can more frequently be treated in our office comfortably and effectively. Our patients can feel secure, should they need additional services by a specialist, and we will closely work with that specialist to make sure all our patients’ needs are fulfilled. Oral Cancer Screening Our dentists and hygienists perform oral cancer screenings on our patients as part of our routine comprehensive examination. This is accomplished thru palpating the head and neck as well as a thorough examination of the tongue and oral cavity. X-rays aid us in detecting pathology in the soft tissues and jawbones. It is not uncommon to diagnosis benign or malignant cysts and tumors during these head and neck screenings. Financing Stafford Smiles is pleased to offer Care Credit®. This service offers interest free payment plans as long as payment is made within contracted time limits. There is no annual fee with Care Credit®, no up front costs, no penalties for prepayment. Our front desk personal can walk you through the simple application process. Generally rendering an immediate decision. Care Credit Website