Oral Surgeon – Coppell, TX

How do I find the best place to get dental work done?

If you’re unhappy with the state of your smile or have gaps in your grin you’re eager to fill, it’s natural to want to find the right provider to meet your needs. If you’re unsure how to direct your search, it an help to identify your priorities, first.

For instance, some patients need someone to help with cosmetic procedures to improve their appearances, while others have severely damaged or broken teeth that need to be extracted and replaced. You might also need someone who is in-network with your insurance plan or offers flexible financing if you know that you’ll need help paying for complex or costly procedures. Once you determine your unique goals, an internet search on your chosen browser can provide a list of results.

What level of education is required to be a dentist?

Have you ever wondered about your dentist’s level of expertise with different services? Thankfully, all dentists in the U.S. are highly educated and incredibly experienced individuals, but that doesn’t mean they are all the same.

First, they must acquire a bachelor’s degree before earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS) degree from one of 70+ dental schools accredited by the American Dental Association. Their education typically includes both extensive classroom learning and hands-on training or residencies. Then, they can choose to focus on one of 12 ADA-recognized specialties.

At our office, Dr. Steele studied at the Baylor College of Dentistry and then underwent his oral and maxillofacial surgical residency. He was also the first oral surgeon’s office in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to have used the specialized YOMI dental implant robot, and is an expert who can help rebuild your smile.

What is the best way to find a provider who places dental implants?

Many experts consider dental implants the ideal way to replace missing teeth because of their many unique advantages. Unlike dentures and dental bridges, they include surgically embedding a titanium rod into your jawbone to function like a root for added strength and stability.

However, rebuilding your grin is an incredibly personal matter, and the quality of your results depends on the practitioner who provides them. Generally, three types of dentists (periodontists, oral surgeons, and prosthodontists) specialize in placing implants, though a general dentist with extensive training may also be qualified.

You can check a potential provider’s qualifications to see if they’ve completed additional requirements to offer this treatment. You might even inquire about whether they participate in professional organizations, like the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, to gauge their skill.

For instance, Dr. Steele is a trusted member of several institutions, including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

What do you do if you can’t afford a dentist?

Dental insurance is an easy and effective way to save on out-of-pocket expenses related to your dental care. These policies often cover 100 percent of preventive services but usually only partially include more involved and complex procedures, like dental implants.

However, our Steele Dental team believes that everyone deserves to have the healthiest, most beautiful version of their smiles without being held back by their budgets. As a result, we offer flexible financial packages through third-party vendors like CareCredit, Lending Club, and Compassionate Finance. If your application is approved, you can break up your total invoice into more manageable installments.