Exceptional Care for Exceptional People.

Upon arrival at Distinctive Dental Services you can expect a warm friendly greeting from our administrative staff and a brief introductory tour of our facility. We want you to feel comfortable and welcome right away.

You will then be escorted to our private patient conference room and offered a refreshment while you view short videos explaining our infection control and examination procedures. A team member will review your completed acquaintance/preference information or assist you in completing it. Your concerns will be discussed professionally and confidentially.

Dr. Bannan will meet with you to get aquainted before any clinical evaluation is started. We appreciate the trust you have placed in us and Dr. Michael Bannan believes it is important to know the "person" before getting to know your teeth. He will review your general health status as well as your dental health goals.

You will then be escorted into a treatment area where a high resolution oral video camera will be used to capture images of your mouth and teeth. This new technology allows 25x magnification to dramatically improve your and our ability to see existing conditions in your mouth. The images are displayed on a chairside TV monitor so they can be discussed with you. Any pictures can easily be printed for you to take home, or for us to keep safely in your permanent record.

A diagnostic radiographic survey (X-rays) of your teeth and jaws will be taken by a licensed clinical team member to aid in a complete diagnosis. With the use of high speed films, precise developing techniques and personal shielding equipment, we are able to minimize your necessary energy exposure to safe levels, comparable to that of the color TV in your home. We can then identify, or rule out, the presence of any undetected pathology such as impacted teeth, retained roots, cysts or tumors.

After reviewing your films with you, Dr. Michael Bannan will complete a very comprehensive examination inside and outside your mouth (a check-up from the neck up!). The condition of your teeth will be assessed for decay and any current restorations that have outlived their usefulness will be noted.

Your gum tissues and supporting bone will be evaluated for periodontal (gum) disease, the leading cause of adult tooth loss. According to the Center for Disease Control, periodontal disease is present to some degree in 80% of the US population, and is often undetected because it doesn't hurt until it is too late.

The way your teeth fit together (occlusion) and function in relation to your jaw joint (TMJ) will be assessed, along with any existing dental appliances you may currently have. Signs of instability such as looseness, drifting or excessive wear will be identified and discussed with you.

A thorough head, neck and oral cancer screening will next be conducted to rule out any pathology and identify any suspicious areas to be monitored. You will then be given a mirror and a "magic wand" to discuss any and all aspects of your smile that are not everything you want them to be.

Dr. Mike Bannan has extensive training and experience in providing state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures and smile designs. Many people are unaware of advances in modern cosmetic dentistry and how easy it can be to have that awesome smile you have always dreamed about.

You will be provided a Report of Findings, and depending on your goals and existing conditions, a Personalized Treatment Plan will be developed for you. Written fee estimates and pertinent educational materials will be prepared while payment options and appointment times are arranged.

We hope that it will be immediately and overwhelmingly obvious that you are in the right place to take care of your dental health.