At Park Place Dental, we offer a wide range of general dental services for adults, seniors, and children. Our large team of dentists combines their skills, knowledge, and experience to offer advanced services like comprehensive implant dentistry and gum surgeries that you may not find at other dental practices.
We value our patients and strive to build long-term relationships built on trust and respect. We accept new patients and would love to be your new dental home!
Here's what you can expect when you become a patient at Park Place Dental.
Your First Appointment with Your Barrie, ON, Family Dentist
During your first appointment, we take a lot of time to get to know you. Not just your health history, which, of course, is essential, but we also want to know about your lifestyle, hobbies, career, and goals for your smile.
We'll also get to know your smile. Our team will take x-rays and photos of your teeth, and our dentists will perform a thorough exam so we can create a baseline of your dental health and determine any current or potential needs you may have. We want to educate you about your smile and dental health, so we'll share all the information we find with you and explain what it means. This way, if you have treatment needs, you'll be able to decide the best course of action for your smile.
This is also the time when we'll review your health history and discuss any concerns you have about your dental health. Oral health and overall health are closely related, so these discussions help us to monitor your overall well-being.
Understanding Your Comprehensive Dental Exam
During your first visit, you'll meet one of our dentists. They'll perform a thorough oral exam to check the health and current state of your teeth, soft tissues, and any restorations such as fillings, crowns, and bridges you may have. If any of your restorations are wearing or breaking down, our dentists will let you know what your options are for restoring or replacing them before they become more problematic.
We'll also screen you for problems like gum disease, tooth decay, and cavities. When we spot these problems early on, it's easier for you to treat them and eliminate the problem with less invasive and less costly procedures.
Our dentists will perform an oral cancer screening. Oral cancer is a silent and slow-moving disease that's hard to detect on your own. It often looks a lot like other concerns, like canker sores, so it can be tricky to determine which concerns are problematic without the help of your dentist. When we detect oral cancer as early as possible, it gives you the best prognosis for treating it successfully.
You'll leave your comprehensive exam with a clear understanding of where you are in your oral health journey, any treatment you might need, and what the timeframes and costs are for completing any necessary treatment.
Questions to Consider Asking Your Dentist
Your initial exam is a great time to learn more about your new dentist in Barrie. Make note of all the important questions you'd like answered. Here are some examples:
- Which products can help improve my home care routine?
- Which cosmetic procedures would benefit me?
- Am I grinding my teeth?
- Why are my teeth sensitive?
- Would I benefit from fluoride?
- How can I manage dental anxiety?
- Do I need any additional treatment?
At Park Place Dental, we welcome your questions. We want to be your partner in helping you achieve and maintain a happy and healthy smile.
What If I Feel Anxious about Visiting the Dentist?
At Park Place Dental, we understand that not everyone feels comfortable at dental appointments. That's why we offer two options for dental sedation in Barrie.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide is the lightest sedation we offer, and it's delivered through an inhalation mask and is safe for adults and children. We can use this type of sedation with almost every procedure, and patients don't have to deal with lingering side effects afterward.
IV Sedation
Dr. Joo is trained and licensed to provide IV sedation to our patients. He'll deliver medication intravenously while monitoring your heart rate and vital signs throughout the procedure. He can also adjust the medication as needed.
We never want anxiety or phobias to keep patients from getting much-needed dental care. Talk with our dentists about your options for sedation dentistry if you feel fearful about your dental visits, have special needs, or want to complete complex treatment during one visit.
We Would Love to Meet You!
At Park Place Dental, we accept dental insurance and work with the Affirm Payment Program for patients wanting to pay with affordable monthly payments. If you're looking for a trusted local dentist in Barrie, ON, contact our team at (705) 728-9922 to book an appointment.
