We realize that dental insurance is complex and our office will do everything possible to help you understand and make the most of your dental insurance benefits. We will complete and submit all the necessary insurance forms to maximize reimbursement to which you are entitled and will work diligently to make this happen as quickly as possible.
Please keep in mind that your specific policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company. You will be responsible for your total obligation should your insurance benefits result in less coverage that anticipated. Our staff will gladly submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurance company so that you will know what you benefits will be before the procedure is started.
For your convenience, We accept cash, personal checks, money orders and all major credit cards. Payment is expected at the time services are performed. When more extensive dental care is necessary, financial arrangements can be made with out office.
Root canal treatment disinfects the nerve canals inside your tooth. It is imperative that these canals remain free of bacteria. A crown seals the access to the nerve chamber and keeps bacteria out. There are other reasons too: Root canal treated teeth are vulnerable to fracture. Also, root canal treated teeth often discolor over time. A crown will protect the tooth and prevent hide discoloration, maintaining a beautiful and healthy tooth.
All our instruments are treated using a very strict protocol to assure absolute cleanliness and sterility for your safety. First, instruments are brush-scrubbed with soap and water. Next they are ultrasonically cleaned in a disinfecting solution. This assures immaculate instruments on a microscopic level. Finally, the instruments are sealed in a sterile pouch and processed through our autoclave sterilizer or chemiclave sterilizer assuring complete sterility.
The sterilization efficacy is monitored with spore tests to verify sterility to OSHA and hospital surgical standards. Each sterile pouch also has a sterility sensor on it to demonstrate that the package has been sterilized.
Rest assured that our protocol is rock solid. In all our history, not once has there been a mixup or an incident of infection transfer or even potential infection transfer. There are no cracks in the system, and no instrument could ever be confused with a non-sterile one.
The answer is almost always YES. Much improvement in health and aesthetics can be achieved with white fillings or porcelain. But the reason has nothing to do with mercury. It has to do with temperature and bacteria. Please read our Amalgam page for a detailed explanation.
If your reason is due to the mercury scare, then its probably not necessary to change your fillings. But if your silver fillings are older than 10 years, then they need to be changed for health reasons. And of course, if you want to improve the beauty of your smile, then changing them is a good choice.
Studies show that some mercury is in fact released from amalgam fillings. Most of this occurs when the filling is still fresh. However, the amount of mercury released from amalgam fillings is quite small. In fact some reports say that the amount of mercury you consume every day from eating and breathing is more than that released from amalgam fillings.
Amalgam means a mix of metals. The filling material is made with a powder form of a few metals (silver, copper, tin, zinc) and a liquid form of mercury. The purpose of the mercury is to chemically bond to the other powdered metals causing a reaction which hardens the mixture into a solid metal to fill the tooth..
Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature, and the only chemical that can cause the hardening reaction for amalgam fillings. After the reaction is complete, no liquid mercury remains. The mercury becomes chemically bound and trapped in solid form.
If you havent finished your antibiotic course, the infection may now be under control, but it is not necessarily gone. The part of the infection that was eliminated with the initial dose of antibiotics was the most susceptible bacteria (the bacteria that were easy to kill). If you stop taking the antibiotics before ALL the bacteria are killed, the ones that are left (the stronger ones) can cause the infection to re-grow (blow up). But this time, since the infection is made of stronger, more antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the infection will be worse and antibiotics may no longer work.
Yes we do. Some patients feel more comfortable under the light sedation of nitrous oxide gas, and we are happy to accommodate them. Depending on the length of the session, there is an additional charge for nitrous oxide.
Good Oral Hygiene By maintaining a clean mouth with good oral hygiene, your fillings, crowns, and bridges will last much longer. Decay and gum disease caused by poor oral hygiene are the major cause of a restorations failure.
What You Eat Take special care when eating hard foods such as candy or ice. These hard foods can easily crack natural teeth as well as crowns or bridges. Sugar, especially when coupled with poor oral hygiene, can often lead to decay and failure of a crown or bridge. Avoid sugar in your diet.
If you take good care of your teeth, both your natural teeth and your crowns and bridges will last you a long time. In general, crowns and bridges have an expected lifespan of about 10-15 years. In a very healthy mouth, the lifespan is often much longer than that. Some crowns and bridges last 20-30 years, and some an entire lifetime. The life of a crown also depends on the condition of the tooth before the crown was placed.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 40 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestjudy paik
a year ago
RE: DR. REITTER FRANCIS LC#60218 I am a CA attorney statement under penalty of perjury. On 11/1/22 I had a routine check-up with Dr.Reitter. ( ** Had filed a complaint for a different matter.). After he Xrayed he informed me that i had 11 teeth to be done -mostly crown work. He also said they are all covered by insurance as of August 2022. He also insisted that he needed two specialists ( Periodentist & prosthodontist to be seen before he starts. He further said convincingly UCLA accepts Medi-Cal. I knew UCLA dental school DOES NOT accept Medi-CAL Except Oral Surgeon & General Treatment. Based on his information I contacted 10 X & emailed 10X. Finally I sent UCLA confirmed that those two specialties do not accept Medical. I made an appointment with NON-UCLA specialist. (11/18 & 11/30). As he asked me "feedback" I called him expressed frustration. I also informed that he gave me wrong information. I pointed out he has duty not to confuse of mislead. He responded, " i am not an insurance person.' " I wasted time finding number of Medi-Dentical. He hanged on me. i called today to schedule after two specialists as he demanded. He said 'you are yelling at me & not satisfied this is end of our relationship. HE ABANDONED middle of treatment. Pls review his practice. He has a lot of misrepresentation. He ended all patients giving negative feedback. i need treatment to be done.
Matt Gibson
2 years ago
I've been going here for probably 5+ years and have always had good visits. Dr Reitter and crew have always been positive, professional and caring when it comes to what they do. Couldn't imagine a better dentist.
Chris J
2 years ago
Front Desk was very respectful & helpful. I had some extreme tooth pain from a cavity to where I couldn't even sleep! Came in & dentist took good care of me pain was gone within minutes. I appreciate it thanks.
Ligia Rodriguez
2 years ago
The best dentist you're never find it better dentist. Excellent dentist an his wife both are an angels persons Thousand percent recommend. Thank you for your hep always
Christopher Keveny
2 years ago
A great dentist. My wife and I both go, we're very happy with the service.
tetyana loik
2 years ago
Dr. Jean F. Reitter, absolutely professional, and passionate about his job. I changed a lot of dantists in LA, until I found him. You will never regret going there. Fantastic team!
Kayla Keovilay
2 years ago
Every appt has been quick & smooth. Appreciate all the friendly staff from the front desk to the back. One of the best dentists I've took my children to so far. Also thank you to Dental assistant Tierra and Dr Chris for making every appt very comfortable, Easy and understandable for them!
Cecile Lardot
2 years ago
Dr Reitter and the lady who welcomed me are true gems! Sweet, available, really professional, fast and good working, and French!! The office was super clean and nice as well. I'm so happy I found them! I recommend 1000% and will definitely come back for check-ups. Merci encore Dr Reitter :)
Leah Adler
2 years ago
Been coming here for years! Everyone greets you with a smile and cares about you! Great energy . Best customer service
hockyboky
2 years ago
I love this simple and efficient practice. Very gentle and nice couple.
Edward B.
2 years ago
Very clean and good office, friendly and welcoming reception - topped off with Dr. Reitter's professional and caring service. Highly recommended.
Alice Hill
2 years ago
To say that this office is the best would be an understatement. I tried to go elsewhere and wound up going back. You won't be able to find a better dental office. They will treat you like a real human being.
Herve Roussel
2 years ago
This office is very welcoming and extremely clean. Dr Reitter and his wife are the nicest people and very professional. I would highly recommend them for any dental work.
Doug Lee
2 years ago
friendly and professional staff, clean and beautiful facility
Lynne Hill
3 years ago
Who likes going to the dentist?? Well I love going to my dentist at Absolute Dental Care, because they are the nicest and most professional group in the dental care business. Always happy and welcoming. Mike Hill
tom yellis (rodwele)
3 years ago
The staff is all very friendly, and work to meet all your needs.
Doug Lee
3 years ago
friendly and professional staff, clean and beautiful facility
John Loppnow
3 years ago
The Dentist and Receptionist are very warm, welcoming and friendly. Excellent dental work done in a timely manner. Highly recommended.
Herve Roussel
3 years ago
This office is very welcoming and extremely clean. Dr Reitter and his wife are the nicest people and very professional. I would highly recommend them for any dental work.
Anton Ihnatenko
3 years ago
The doctor was very unprofessional talking to me and they canceled the appointment withoit even calling me to confirm
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