Book online through our self-booking link, or call the office and our team will find a time that works for you.
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card if you have one, a list of your current medications, and any prior dental records or X-rays if you’re switching from another dentist.
Yes. Dr. Bouz treats patients of every age, including children on their very first dental visit.
We accept most major insurance plans. Call or email the office and we’ll verify your coverage before your visit.
The Dental Prime Membership gives you predictable, affordable care with no insurance company involved, covering two exams, two cleanings, and routine X-rays a year, plus 15% off restorative work.
Most patients do well with a cleaning every six months. If you have gum disease or other risk factors, Dr. Bouz may recommend more frequent visits based on your specific situation.
Most patients feel little to no discomfort during a checkup and cleaning. If you have sensitive teeth or gums, let the team know before your visit so Dr. Bouz can adjust his approach for you.
Many patients come back after a long gap, and Dr. Bouz starts every visit by focusing on where you are now. The sooner you come in, the sooner you’ll know exactly what your teeth need.
Digital X-rays use very low radiation, far less than older film methods, and Dr. Bouz only takes the images needed for a clear, accurate picture of your oral health.
Most insurance plans cover routine checkups and cleanings, at least in part. Contact the office to verify your specific coverage.
New patients can get a full exam, digital X-rays, and a professional cleaning for one flat rate of $99, with periodontal cleanings billed separately.
Not necessarily. Dr. Bouz takes X-rays based on your individual history and what he needs to see clearly, not on a fixed schedule.
Let the team know before your visit. Dr. Bouz takes the time to explain everything in plain language, and laughing gas is available anytime you’d like extra help relaxing.
Dr. Bouz uses digital X-rays and a close visual exam to get a complete, accurate picture of your oral health, and walks you through what he sees using photos when helpful.
With good home care and regular checkups, a crown or bridge typically lasts many years. How long yours lasts depends on your bite, your oral hygiene, and the material used.
No. You’ll have a temporary crown or bridge in place while your permanent restoration is being crafted.
A crown covers and protects a single damaged tooth. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by attaching to the teeth on either side of the gap.
Most patients feel pressure during the procedure and no pain, since Dr. Bouz confirms you’re numb before he starts.
Most crowns and bridges take two visits, one for your exam, numbing, and temporary restoration, and a second about two to three weeks later for your final placement.
Yes. Dr. Bouz matches the color and shape of your restoration to your surrounding teeth, so it blends right in.
Yes. A fixed bridge attaches to the healthy teeth on either side of a gap and can replace one or more missing teeth at once.
Coverage varies by plan. Dr. Bouz and the team check your benefits so you know what to expect before treatment begins.
Yes. Birch Tree Dentistry offers financing options like CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, and Alphaeon to help treatment fit your budget.
Yes. Laughing gas is available to help you relax, and Dr. Bouz will stop at any point if you feel discomfort.
With regular brushing, flossing, and checkups, a composite filling typically lasts eight to ten years. How long yours lasts depends on where it is and how you care for your teeth.
Most patients feel pressure or vibration during the procedure and no pain, since Dr. Bouz confirms you’re fully numb before any work begins.
Yes. Dr. Bouz offers silver filling removal for patients who want a metal-free look, even if the old filling isn’t currently causing pain or damage.
Most insurance plans cover fillings, at least in part. Contact the office to verify your specific coverage.
Common signs include sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods, a visible dark spot on a tooth, or pain when you bite down. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all, and Dr. Bouz finds it during a routine exam.
A small cavity that goes untreated can grow deeper and reach the nerve of the tooth, which may mean a root canal or extraction instead of a simple filling. Treating it early keeps your options simple.
Just one. Most fillings take 30 to 60 minutes from diagnosis to your finished, comfortable bite.
Regular brushing, flossing, and checkups help your filling hold up over time and let Dr. Bouz catch any issues early.
Most patients feel pressure during the extraction and no pain, since Dr. Bouz numbs the area completely and checks that you’re numb before he starts.
Dr. Bouz listens to your concerns first and offers laughing gas if you’d like it. He works at your pace and stops right away if you ask him to.
Most patients feel noticeably better within a few days and fully healed within one to two weeks. Dr. Bouz gives you specific aftercare instructions based on your extraction.
If a wisdom tooth is positioned in a way that makes removal more complex, like growing near the sinus, Dr. Bouz refers you to a trusted specialist who handles that case safely.
Most insurance plans cover extractions, at least in part. Contact the office to verify your specific coverage.
Yes. If another dentist has recommended an extraction, bring your treatment plan in and Dr. Bouz reviews it with you at no cost.
Dr. Bouz walks you through specific aftercare instructions before you leave, so you know exactly what to do as you heal.
Sometimes. If a tooth is crowding your mouth, Dr. Bouz may recommend removing it to make room for orthodontic treatment.
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card if you have one, a list of your medications, and any recent dental records or X-rays if you’re transferring from another dentist.
Anything involving sudden pain, swelling, bleeding, or an injury to your teeth or gums counts as a dental emergency. This includes a severe toothache, a cracked or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown, or an infection causing facial swelling.
Dr. Bouz sees you the same day, examines the problem, and puts a plan in place right away. Depending on what’s going on, he may call in a prescription or place a temporary filling that day, with complete treatment scheduled for a follow-up visit.
Call our emergency line. It stays available outside business hours so you can reach someone even when the office is closed.
We accept most major insurance plans, and financing options are available if you don’t have coverage. Contact the office to talk through cost before your visit, and ask about Dental Prime Membership, which includes a free emergency consultation.
No. You don’t need to already be a patient at Birch Tree Dentistry to call for emergency help.
Dr. Bouz listens first. If you tell him it hurts, he believes you, and if you ask him to stop, he stops right away. He offers laughing gas if you’d like extra help relaxing.
We accept most major insurance plans, though coverage varies by plan. Call the office and the team will help verify your benefits.
We offer financing through CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, and Alphaeon, so you can spread the cost of treatment into payments that fit your budget.
Membership includes a free emergency consultation. Any additional same-day treatment is billed separately from the consultation.
Yes. Dr. Bouz treats patients of all ages, including children, and takes extra time to help them feel comfortable during an emergency visit.
If you’re missing one or more teeth and want a permanent, natural-feeling replacement, you’re likely a good candidate. Dr. Bouz confirms candidacy during your free consultation.
Dr. Bouz numbs the area and confirms you’re fully numb before placing the implant. Most patients describe manageable soreness afterward, similar to having a tooth extracted.
Timelines vary by case, since your jawbone needs time to heal around the implant before your final restoration goes in. Dr. Bouz walks you through your personal timeline during your consultation.
Dr. Bouz reviews your imaging during your consultation and talks through your options, which may include a different implant type or a bone-building step beforehand.
Yes. Dr. Bouz evaluates your current bone and gum health during your consultation and builds a plan around where your mouth stands today.
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, dental implants can last for decades.
Yes. Dr. Bouz custom-matches your replacement tooth to the color, shape, and fit of your natural smile, so it looks and feels like your own.
Yes. Your consultation is free, and there’s no obligation to move forward with treatment afterward.
Coverage varies by plan and by case. Dr. Bouz is happy to check your benefits and talk through your financing options during your consultation.
Most patients need some time to adjust to speaking and eating with new dentures. Dr. Bouz walks you through tips to help you adjust faster and checks in to make sure your fit stays comfortable.
Remove and rinse traditional dentures after eating, then brush them daily with a denture-specific cleaner. Clean fixed dentures like natural teeth, with regular brushing and flossing around the appliance.
Yes. Dr. Bouz fits each denture to match your face and the shape of your natural smile, so it looks like it belongs there.
Full dentures replace every tooth in an arch, while partials replace only the missing teeth and keep your remaining healthy natural teeth in place.
With proper care, dentures typically last 5 to 10 years before they need an adjustment or replacement. Dr. Bouz checks your fit at regular visits and lets you know if you need a change sooner.
Yes. Birch Tree Dentistry offers financing options like CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, and Alphaeon to help dentures fit your budget.
It takes some adjustment. Most patients start with softer foods and gradually work back up to a full diet as they get used to wearing their new dentures.
That’s normal as your mouth changes shape over time. Call the office and Dr. Bouz can adjust or reline your denture to restore a comfortable fit.
The impression and fitting process itself isn’t painful. You may feel some pressure or mild soreness as you adjust to wearing a new denture, which typically fades with time.
No more than getting a filling. The infection causes the pain beforehand, and Dr. Bouz confirms you’re fully numb before he starts any work.
Most anterior root canals finish in one visit, typically 60 to 90 minutes.
Sometimes. Dr. Bouz tells you during your visit whether your tooth needs a crown to protect it long term.
Dr. Bouz refers molar root canals to a trusted specialist who works with that kind of case regularly and helps coordinate the referral.
Watch for a toothache that won’t quit, sharp pain when you bite down, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling near a tooth, or a tooth that has darkened.
Yes. If another dentist has recommended a root canal, bring your treatment plan in and Dr. Bouz reviews it with you at no cost.
Yes. Laughing gas is available to help you relax, and Dr. Bouz confirms you’re fully numb before he starts any work.
Leaving an infected tooth untreated can let the pain and infection spread, and you risk losing the tooth. Treating it early keeps your natural tooth intact.
You may feel some pressure, but Dr. Bouz numbs the area first and confirms you’re numb before starting, so the procedure itself shouldn’t hurt.
A regular cleaning cleans above the gumline. A periodontal cleaning, or scaling and root planing, reaches below the gumline to remove the bacteria and buildup that cause gum disease.
Bleeding gums, redness or swelling, and gums that look like they’re pulling away from your teeth are the earliest signs to watch for.
Most cases respond well to a deep cleaning. Dr. Bouz recommends surgery only for advanced cases where bone or tissue damage needs direct treatment.
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning that clears bacteria and buildup from below your gumline and smooths the tooth root so your gums can reattach.
A gingivectomy reshapes or removes excess or damaged gum tissue. Dr. Bouz uses laser treatment to target infected tissue with precision in more advanced cases.
It depends on how far your gum disease has progressed. Dr. Bouz recommends a cleaning schedule built around your specific needs, often more frequent than a standard six-month visit.
Yes. Laughing gas is available if you feel anxious, and Dr. Bouz confirms you’re fully numb before starting any treatment that requires it.
A smile makeover is a personalized combination of treatments, like veneers, whitening, crowns, or bonding, built around your specific goals for your smile.
A single treatment addresses one issue. A smile makeover combines whichever treatments you need into one coordinated plan, so every change works together toward one complete result.
Crowns, bonding, veneers, and whitening are the most common building blocks. Dr. Bouz recommends only the ones that fit your goals, not every option at once.
It depends on which treatments your plan includes. Dr. Bouz gives you a clear timeline during your consultation, based on the specific combination you choose.
Yes. Dr. Bouz walks you through realistic examples during your free consultation, so you have a clear idea of what’s achievable before you commit to anything.
If you have more than one thing you’d like to change about your smile, like a chip, staining, or a misshapen tooth, a smile makeover lets you address all of it in one coordinated plan.
Smile makeovers combine cosmetic treatments, so insurance typically doesn’t cover them. Dr. Bouz checks your benefits to see what, if anything, applies to your specific plan.
Yes. Birch Tree Dentistry offers financing options like CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, and Alphaeon to help your smile makeover fit your budget.
It depends on which treatments your plan includes. Dr. Bouz walks you through how long each part of your results should last during your consultation.
Cost depends entirely on which treatments your plan includes. Dr. Bouz gives you a clear cost breakdown during your free consultation, so there are no surprises later.
With regular care, veneers typically last 10 to 15 years or longer, depending on the material you choose.
Composite veneers use a tooth-colored resin applied directly to your tooth in a single visit. Porcelain veneers are custom-crafted in a dental lab for a longer-lasting, more stain-resistant result.
Lithium disilicate is a high-strength ceramic material, giving it extra durability compared to traditional porcelain while still looking natural.
Minimal-prep veneers use a thinner shell that requires little to no removal of your natural tooth structure, a more conservative option for the right case.
Most veneers require removing a small amount of enamel from the front of the tooth. Dr. Bouz walks you through exactly what this involves, including minimal-prep options, during your consultation.
Veneers keep their color regardless of whitening treatments, so it’s worth whitening your natural teeth first if that’s part of your goal.
Veneers are a cosmetic treatment, so insurance typically doesn’t cover them. Dr. Bouz checks your benefits to see what’s available before you commit.
Yes. Birch Tree Dentistry offers financing options like CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, and Alphaeon to help make veneers fit your budget.
Dr. Bouz numbs the area and confirms you’re fully numb before starting. If anything feels uncomfortable, he stops right away.
Yes. Your first consultation is completely free, with no obligation to move forward.
The treatment itself isn’t painful. Some patients notice temporary tooth sensitivity for a day or two afterward.
Results typically last 6 months to a year, depending on your diet and habits like coffee, tea, or smoking.
The in-office option gives you same-day results in one visit. Take-home trays let you whiten gradually over one to two weeks. Dr. Bouz helps you decide based on your timeline and goals.
Yes. Dr. Bouz guides and monitors the process, giving you more control and better, more even results than an over-the-counter kit.
Coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, aging, and certain medications are the most common causes. Dr. Bouz identifies what’s causing your staining during your consultation to recommend the right approach.
Whitening is a cosmetic treatment, so insurance typically doesn’t cover it. Dr. Bouz checks your benefits to see what’s available before you commit.
Yes. Birch Tree Dentistry offers financing options like CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, and Alphaeon to help whitening fit your budget.
Yes. Your consultation is free and comes with no pressure to move forward.
Regular brushing, flossing, and checkups help keep your results looking bright for as long as possible.
Coffee, tea, wine, and smoking can cause new staining over time. Cutting back on these, along with regular brushing, flossing, and checkups, helps your results last as long as possible.
