Dental Care in Pooler

A new patient dental exam with Dr. Ruby usually takes around 45 minutes. That’s right, you’ll get almost a whole hour of attention from our talented dentist. Just don’t let it go to your head.

During this exam, Dr. Ruby will talk through your oral health with you to identify if you have any specific concerns. Then she’ll examine your teeth for wear, damage, or decay.

We can also perform emergency exams as well as sessions to study any immediate concerns that you might have. You can always let us know if you’re looking for a more comprehensive exam instead of considering your mouth as a whole. Just communicate with us about what kind of exam you’re looking for so we can schedule you for the best length of time.

If Dr. Ruby finds anything during your exam, we may recommend additional treatment to correct this issue. This could be a preventive measure to prevent future damage, or you may need restorative dental care to fix an issue. In any case, we’ll be ready to help with our comprehensive range of dental care in Pooler.

Our exams generally include dental X-rays to capture the internal structure of your teeth. These X-rays are a vital tool for us, and we use them to detect many kinds of dental issues.

An X-ray can visibly show cavities, impacted teeth, infections, bone loss in the jaw, and more. Plus, we can use your first X-ray as a baseline to compare subsequent X-rays too. This lets us see exactly how your teeth and bones change over time.

We usually take X-rays with every new patient visit for an exam. For established patients, we take yearly X-rays. For our process, we’ll methodically take X-ray images of each quadrant of your mouth, making sure to comprehensively capture each tooth. Then Dr. Ruby will develop the images and study them to identify any relevant issues. She’ll show you any signs of damage and answer any questions you might have.

X-rays are a great tool for us to maintain your health and check the status of teeth that we can’t observe with the naked eye.

Our exams can stand alone as a first step to identifying your specific dental issue. However, our exams vary depending on your needs. Many patients choose to visit us for combined exams and dental cleanings. During a cleaning, you’ll work with one of our talented hygienists as they clean away built up plaque around your teeth.

After your cleaning, you’ll then meet with Dr. Ruby for the exam portion of your session. She’ll examine any problem areas and work with you to make sure your teeth stay healthy with minimal risk for future damage.

In Pooler, The Whole Tooth Dentistry is dedicated to patient care with everything we do. We want everyone to have access to our transformative dental services. We are in network with Cigna, Aetna, and Metlife. However, we’ll file any dental insurance for you as a courtesy if you want.

Not all of our treatments are covered by insurance, but we still want you to have help receiving our care if you need it. That’s why we’ve partnered with CareCredit to offer financing for our patients.

If you’re interested in financing, you can apply for a CareCredit card online. Once you’re approved, they’ll send you your card. This card works just like any other credit card, but it is only valid at medical practices like The Whole Tooth.

Once you have your card, you can request your appointment with us for any of our dental or aesthetics services. Then you just have to pay for your dental care in Pooler with your CareCredit card! You’ll be able to pay it off over time with their flexible payment plan options.