An attractive smile is absolutely essential to living a full life, and that is just a fact. Thats why, in addition to making sure you have optimal oral health, well always take the extra effort to make sure you leave our office with a truly sparkling set of teeth. Nothing empowers a patient more and makes us feel happier than to give someone a stunning smile. We know your appearance is important to you, so it will always be important to us.
We understand that were not just treating teeth here, were treating people, which is why we put as much energy into customer service as we do your care. When you walk into our office, youll be treated like an old friend whos come over for a visit, and well make sure any question you have is always answered promptly. Well never pressure you to get any procedures you dont absolutely need, and well take all the time necessary to make sure you fully understand and feel confident about your care.
Fitting dental care into a busy schedule can be difficult, especially when youre juggling the various needs of an entire family! Thats why our team is proud to offer care to all age ranges, from young children to great-grandparents. We understand smiles at every stage of development very well and can recommend tailor-made treatment options to keep each one strong and confident. Plus, you can save valuable time by bringing the whole group to one convenient location instead of scheduling visits at multiple offices.
No one should have to worry about affording basic dental care, but plenty of Americans do every day. Our practice strives to change that, which is why were happy to accept insurance plans from a variety of major providers. We can even help patients without insurance break up the cost of their care into smaller payments thanks to CareCredit. Well make sure you can always come to see us with peace of mind.
Spear Education is one of the most well-respected postgraduate educational institutions in all of dentistry, instructing dentists around the world on how to provide cutting-edge, patient-friendly care. The faculty are all considered outstanding clinicians as well as fantastic educators, able to help improve a dentists ability to safeguard oral health and create beautiful smiles. Our own Dr. Davey is a member of the Spear Faculty Club because he believes continuing education is extremely important not only to his practice, but to the field of dentistry as a whole. He frequently uses the platform to teach fellow dentists as well as better inform himself so he can stay on top of the latest trends and advances in dentistry. In the end, its just another way he works to improve himself so he can ensure better outcomes for our patients, making a beautiful smile all but guaranteed at every visit.
While undergoing orthodontic treatment in high school, Dr. Davey experienced a traumatic sports injury that almost cost him his two front teeth in fact, the orthodontic wire was the only thing keeping them in his mouth! The accident happened at 9:00pm, but his orthodontist was kind enough to come into the office and put his teeth back into their proper place. That experience solidified his desire to become a dentist and help others in the very same way.
Dr. Davey was born in Plattsburgh, NY and attended AuSable Valley Central School and St. Lawrence University. From there, he received his DMD from the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He also achieved his Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Biology at Boston University and completed 30 months of residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston Medical Center. This training involved a large number of complex and difficult cases and expanded his skills in advanced anesthesia, wisdom teeth removal, implant surgery, and more.
After serving as a faculty member at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Davey founded this private in 2010. He regularly pursues continuing education courses for himself through Spear Education and for his team through Spear Practice Solutions so that everyone stays at the top of their game for the sake of the patients.
And, if you have a missing tooth or a few in a row, two of these crowns can be used to form a bridge and replace them. One crown will be placed on the teeth on either side of the open space, and these will be used to support prosthetic teeth that literally bridge the gap and complete your smile.
If a tooth develops a small cavity, we can usually repair it using a filling. At our practice, we prefer to use composite fillings as opposed to traditional amalgam for a few key reasons. One, the composite is better able to mimic the natural look of a tooth as it can be specially shaded to match a patients tooth color. Also, it forms a direct bond with the enamel, which is something amalgam cannot do. This allows Dr. Davey to preserve more of your natural dental structure when placing it, which will help your tooth better maintain its strength over time.
To get a filling, Dr. Davey will first remove any decayed portion of your tooth, apply the composite to fill in the space, and then harden the material with a special light. After that, youre done! Because the material is metal-free, it wont make your teeth more sensitive to temperature extremes, and its also ideal for patients with metal allergies.
When a patient is dealing with multiple missing teeth, dentures can provide a relatively quick, affordable, and realistic-looking restoration. They can be used to replace numerous teeth located around the mouth as well as an entire row. Today, modern-day dentures consist of a realistic-looking gum-colored based attached to ceramic teeth and are smaller and more comfortable than ever.
If a patient is missing multiple teeth that cannot be replaced with a bridge or dental implants, then a removable partial denture may be the best solution. This will be designed to replace the missing teeth while fitting in with the remaining ones seamlessly, much like the missing piece of a puzzle. For patients who need a replacement for all of their teeth on the upper and/or lower jaw, we can use what is called a full denture, which is a complete row of teeth that simply sits directly on the gums to restore the smile.