Crescentwood Dental Associates: dentist questions

Dr. Ramzey Helal
Crescentwood Dental Associates
Greatwood Professional Building

FAQs About Your Teeth
You can do more for your teeth than you thought

There are many common questions people have before they ever even enter a dentist's office. We have noted a few of the more common ones below. Of course we cannot anticipate all the good quesitons we might get. If you have one that we can answer, don't hesitate to give us a call.

• How does the doctor stay updated on all the current techniques and materials?

Dr. Helal and his staff stay current by attending many "hands on" continuing education classes. Dr Helal also attends annual conventions throughout the country which show all of the latest materials and techniques in dentistry.

• Do you accept my insurance?

We accept most traditional and PPO insurance plans. If you do not know what you have, we can call your insurance plan and verify that we are providers for you and we will be happy to explain your insurance coverage.

• What if I have a dental emergency?

In case of a true dental emergency, call me at 281-343-5656. I will be happy to assist you as soon as possible. We are availabe to see patients on evenings and weekends.

• When should I bring my children in?

As early as possible. Dr Helal has seen children as early as 18 months. The first visit is always a "happy visit". The objective will be to keep it short, simple, positive and fun. We let your child get familiar with the environment, doctor and staff.

• How can I have whiter teeth?

We offer an in office whitening procedure called Brite Smile. The procedure takes about an hour and a half. We also offer whitening trays which are worn for a few hours a day for about 2 weeks.

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• Is it bad if my gums bleed when I brush my teeth?

Yes. Bleeding gums are usually a sign of gingivitis and or periodontitis. This can also be caused by using an old, rough toothbrush and not flossing.

• How often do I need to get my teeth cleaned?

We recommend a dental cleaning and checkup every 6 months.

• What do I do if my crown comes off?

Simply place it back on your tooth with toothpaste or an over the counter dental adhesive. Please call our office as soon as possible to have the crown placed back on with a more permanent dental adhesive. In the meantime, do not chew on that side of your mouth.

Your Neighborhood Dentist

We accept all traditional indemnity insurance plans. • We are Preferred Providers for the following PPO plans:
Met Life, Cigna, Delta Dental, United Healthcare, Aetna, Ameritus, TriCare, Dental Benefit Providers, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana, Accordia and others.

Crescentwood Dental Associates
• Greatwood Professional Building • 7002 Riverbrook Dr. Suite 800 • Sugar Land, TX, 77479 •
• (281) 343-5656 • Email Us •