Cosmetic Dentistry Questions

What are the most important things I should know about your practice?

At Smiles By Sands, Dr. Jason Sands has over fifteen years in practice serving southern California. Trained at the prestigious Pacific Aesthetic Continuum and active participants in continuing education, our professional affiliations include The American Dental Association, The California Dental Association and The San Fernando Valley Dental Society.

Smiles By Sands offers the very latest in technology to serve the needs of you and your family in both general dental care and cosmetic dentistry. We’ve specifically designed our 3,000 sq. ft. Valley Village dental complex to make your cosmetic dentist visit relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable and offer sedation dentistry for patients with mild to severe dental anxiety.

Do you offer affordable payment plans?

Smiles By Sands cosmetic dentist is committed to the best dental care at an affordable price. Therefore, we offer several affordable payment options to service your needs and fit your budget. When you visit our office for your initial consultation, our financing coordinator will be happy to speak to you and explain how to achieve your smile makeover goals at a price you can afford.

What happens during the initial consultation?

Your first consultation offers you the opportunity to discuss the type of dental care that is best for you. You get the personal time and attention you need to make an informed decision, and we get to know you better, which is our goal. Dr. Jason Sands will:

• Provide a highly personalized assessment of your dental needs
• Discuss the features and benefits of each recommended treatment
• Recommend logical and affordable options to achieve your dental goals
• Answer any questions or concerns so you can make an educated decision regarding your personal care

Do you provide sedation dentistry for nervous patients?

As many as 15% of all adult Americans fear going to the dentist. At Smiles By Sands, we calm those fears using several different types of sedation dentistry to ensure a stress-free, pain-free procedure and the opportunity to complete a good amount of dental work in one visit, so you don’t have to return to the dentist’s chair often.

Are you a metal-free practice?

There has been some controversy surrounding the use of mercury fillings, particularly since some experts feel mercury poses a health risk. Since the jury is still out on this topic, we choose to err on the side of caution and not create additional risk for our patients. Therefore, we do not use mercury as a filling material, and will gladly remove your mercury fillings as needed and replace them with porcelain fillings.

Am I a candidate for a smile makeover?

Your suitability as a smile makeover candidate is best decided after a thorough examination. A smile makeover is an excellent solution for those patients with multiple dental issues, including:

Whether you are considering a single procedure or a complete smile makeover, contact our cosmetic dentist today and make an appointment for your free personal cosmetic dentistry consultation.