Welcome Letter

 

Greetings Patients,

Welcome to our practice, and thank you for selecting us as your dental and over all health team! Rest assured that our team offers exceptional dental care, superior patient service and amazing results!

Dr. Victor Sargissian provides state-of-the-art techniques using the most advanced technologies holistic dentistry has to offer. This includes the safest mercury and heavy metal restoration removal protocols. He utilizes digital radiography, Invisalign, CEREC same-day crowns technology, as well as ozone and laser treatments to ensure your best care . Visit our website at www.ashwooddental.com for more information on the doctor, our team, and our office.

It is our desire to provide for your dental needs both thoroughly and efficiently. The initial appointment includes a comprehensive examination, a discussion on treatment plan and the procedures involved, and, when indicated, we will go ahead and get started with taking care of your overall dental health needs. We will also discuss treatment length and costs.

We understand that dental care is a personal as well as a financial investment. Therefore, many of our patients have questions regarding dental fees and financial arrangements. For your convenience we offer several payment options: a pre-payment courtesy, in-office financing at no interest, and third party financing.

Again, we welcome you to our office and look forward to seeing you! We can’t wait to make your visit special and your smile beautiful!

Sincerely,

Dr. Sargissian and Staff

We love to see you smile!

A note from Dr. Sargissian

“Can I just get a regular cleaning”?

One of the questions that my staff and I occasionally encounter regards the frequency of dental cleanings. Advertisements would like us to believe that using certain products will give that “professional cleaning” feeling. The majority of dental insurances compensate for cleanings based on a six-month or twice a year interval. But, does this mean we all need two cleanings a year? This would be true if all mouths were the same. We know that’s not the case.

While most of us strive to have perfect at-home oral care, the truth is many patients fail to have flawless oral hygiene report from the dentist. It’s not uncommon for patients who insist that they brush twice a day and floss every day to be told they have a cavity or two. What is also interesting is that we see patients with very poor hygiene habits who are seemingly immune to cavities and inflamed gums. Why is that? While the exact reason for this is still being isolated, recent research shows that individual differences such as genetics, saliva PH, diet, and stress are contributing factors. There also seems to be a correlation between the systemic inflammatory reaction and gum inflammation as well as between oral bacteria and systemic bacterial infections. Most notably, bodily bacterial infections and inflammation of the heart have been linked to poor oral hygiene. This means that if your mouth is not healthy, chances are, you’re not healthy.

The health care world no longer sees the mouth as a separate entity from the rest of our body. More and more medical professionals understand how a cleaner mouth can lead to a healthier body. Therefore, just as no two people have the same medical history, no two people will have the same needs for the frequency of their teeth cleanings. My hygienists and I perform a careful evaluation and recommend a frequency that is most suitable for you. We believe that maintaining your periodontal health has a direct result in maintaining overall health. Regardless of what advertisements would like us to believe, a professional cleaning can only be done in the office and that’s the only proven way to maintain a healthy mouth and body. Here at Ashwood, my staff and I are always happy to discuss your individual oral health and create a personalized hygiene plan for you.

Ashwood Dental is Going Green!

    Ashwood Dental has big news! We have just become members of the Eco Dentistry Association! This is an educational association for both dentists and patients that provides information on being a green business and leading a green lifestyle. Ashwood Dental has always believed that conservation of our world is extremely important and that both businesses and individuals should do their part to protect this planet. As the only member of the Eco Dentistry Association in Ventura, our office will be going a step further to fully "green" our practice. Ashwood has decided to partake in the Eco Dentistry Association's GreenDoc Program. This program provides a comprehensive eco-friendly model to implement in the office. Dental practices are given points based on their initiatives in categories such as waste reduction, innovation, and community contribution. Through a series of action plans and checks, Ashwood hopes to progress through the bronze, silver, and gold levels of the GreenDoc program. You can  learn more about environmentally safe products and practices at        Eco Dentistry Inform Yourself

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