Approaching Cosmetic Dentistry with a Budget in Mind…
At PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry it is not “our way or the highway”! Using Starbucks as an analogy helps to illustrate our belief system. An extra creamy, ever-indulgent Latte might appeal to some patrons willing and able to afford the luxury. However, even a freshly-brewed, standard cup of Starbucks coffee is a superior experience to standard coffee found almost anywhere else. Yet it is affordable to almost anyone.
We feel dentistry should be offered in a similarly cost-sensitive way. At PHD, Dr. Schlotz and associates use TREATMENT OPTIONS in creative ways to help work within patients financial constraints. Our patients, then, feel secure and comfortable that they are receiving high-level and long-lasting affordable aesthetic dentistry.
With this “Quality-First” and “Options-Offered” type of mentality…. We can offer our patients exceptional cosmetic care within budgetary constraints. For instance, if porcelain “Lumineer” type of veneers are not within financial reach… Alternate esthetic treatment options are offered. Excellent treatment choices such as Extreme “Deep” Bleaching, Invisalign or Six Month Smiles Orthodontics, Composite Resin Bonding, or some combination thereof, likely might be just what doctor and patient ordered together.
Important to note, however, we at PHD believe in high quality dentistry only -- not the SPEED DENTISTRY techniques that are too common today -- where mistakes and unhappy patients are the consequence. We don't believe in discount type dentistry that falls short of expectations and longevity. We believe in high quality treatment that will over-achieve and that will remain with a positive effect for a long period of time.
More about Fees… Higher-Level quality of dentistry brings with it, of course, a commensurate fee. This only makes sense, and if you’re still in search of the “free lunch” you best not look in a dental office. In fact, be wary of the oxymoron of “cheap cosmetic dentistry”. In order to cut costs -- Speed Dentistry Techniques become utilized usually and either your tooth (fast cutting means lots more tooth removed) or your restoration (have you heard of the Chinese labs being used these days) become the casualty. This fast style of treatment usually leads to a higher percentage of mistakes, with much frustration for the patient.
Note that many top-quality aesthetic dentists spend much of their time re-treating failed cosmetic dentistry cases. Most of the time, “cheap” dentistry leads to corners being cut along with colossal mis-handling of the treatment. Paying for cosmetic dentistry once is tough enough. Having to pay for it twice is untenable, and certainly NOT "cheap" anymore.
It is our belief that the thought of “Cheap” care should be replaced by Quality with reasonable fees and flexible treatment options. It is only with Treatment Options that fees can logically become reduced without sacrificing quality.
Also, be sure to ask about Financing Options for your care…
Most especially our very popular 12 month No-Interest financing.
*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information per: Missouri State Board Regulations as pertaining to Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic, Sedation & Implant Dentistry...
All are non-specialty interest areas that require no specific educational training to advertise. Drs. Schlotz and Von Rump are GENERAL DENTISTS and are engaged in the practice of GENERAL DENTISTRY in the State Of Missouri. Thus, they are NOT licensed in the specialties of prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics or oral-maxillofacial surgery.
TMJ Treatment is a non-specialty area not recognized by the ADA and requires no specific educational training to advertise.
*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information Regarding Oral Sedation and Dentistry performed under General Anesthesia (commonly referred to as Sleep Dentistry)
Conscious Sedation is taught as part of post graduate residency programs approved by the ADA. Dr. Wm Schlotz and Von Rump have not completed such an ADA approved residency program.
It is a requirement (set forth by the Missouri Dental Board) that a licensed dentist be further licensed (Division of Professional Registration, State of Missouri) to perform oral sedation (aka Enteral Conscious Sedation) in the state of Missouri. Dr. Schlotz and Team have taken the Mandatory Training and Education for this licensure which includes over 20 hrs of training and education in the area of Oral Sedation and Medical Emergency Management. Dr. Schlotz and Team have also taken a 2nd Non-Mandatory course (of 25 hrs) in Oral Sedation and Emergency Medical Management.
Upon this licensure in the field of Oral Sedation, an "Enteral Conscious Sedation Permit" is thereby issued to licensee. Dr. William J. Schlotz has received certification and has been issued License #2009005253.
PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has received an ENTERAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION SITE CERTIFICATE issued by the Missouri Dental Board (certificate/license #2009004858).
Dr. Schlotz and Von Rump are not providers of Deep Sedation Dentistry (wherein the treating dentist is also responsible for the deep sedation - commonly referred to as "sleep dentistry").
General Dentistry at PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry is performed under General Anesthesia ONLY in concert with Premier Dental Anesthesiology (Board Certified MDs) as the attending caregivers and physicians of the general anesthesia.
PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has been issued, by the Missouri Dental Board, a DEEP SEDATION/GENERAL ANESTHESIA SITE CERTIFICATE (#2008025661).