General Dentistry in Jacksonville, FL
At Sandpiper Dental, our goal is to improve our patients’ lives by improving their oral health. You may not realize it, but you can’t separate the two; whatever happens in your mouth impacts your body and general health in some way.
Dr. Kim Doan is a general dentist who enjoys getting to know her patients’ unique needs and goals for a healthier smile. When she does, she can create customized treatment plans to restore the health and beauty of their one-of-a-kind smiles.
Quality Dentistry for Healthy Smiles
With her training and expertise, Dr. Doan can handle our patients’ diverse dental needs and services that help you protect, maintain, and improve your oral health.
- Perform dental exams and teeth cleanings
- Treat gum disease
- Repair cavities and broken teeth with fillings and crowns
- Replace missing teeth with dental implants or bridges
- Create individualized treatment plans
- Perform root canals to save infected teeth
- Provide tooth extractions, including wisdom teeth
if you want a long-term solution tooth replacement solution, Dr. Doan has also had extensive training in placing and restoring dental implants.
With CEREC same-visit crowns, bridges, and veneers, she can restore and enhance your smile in a single appointment at our Jacksonville, FL dental office.
We Emphasize Preventive Dentistry
If you have a car, you know you need to maintain it to avoid breaking down on the road. Your teeth are no different; you need to practice prevention if you want to keep them healthy and avoid facing endless oral health issues. This means brushing conscientiously at least twice a day, flossing once, and visiting us every six months for exams and teeth cleanings.
When you follow through with these simple steps, we can partner with you to ensure that your healthy smile stays that way. We’ll include you in the process during dental exams with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras that show you a close-up view of the condition of your teeth and gums. You become more invested in your oral health, which can lead to fewer issues and can help prevent the need for complex or costly dental treatment.
We’ll make treatment recommendations so you can make informed decisions, and we’ll never try to upsell you to a service you don’t want or need.
Your Comfort Is Our Priority
With every treatment and service we provide, your comfort is our priority. When you arrive, you’ll find a complimentary beverage bar for your enjoyment. All of our treatment rooms are equipped with TVs and wireless headphones so you can relax and listen to your favorite music or TV show.
If you have a longer procedure or want to relax completely during your appointment, ask us about comforting oral sedation.
Schedule an Exam and Teeth Cleaning in Jacksonville, FL
If you’re ready to schedule your next dental exam and cleaning at Sandpiper Dental, please call us at (904) 223-8001. We look forward to welcoming you!
Frequently Asked Questions
At Sandpiper Dental, we agree with the recommendation of the American Dental Association, stating that exams and teeth cleanings should take place every six months. This is the perfect interval for our dentist to keep an eye on your oral health and provide prompt treatment if a problem develops.
Why We Recommend Dental Exams
Dental exams and cleanings fall under preventive dentistry, so even if your teeth don’t hurt, you should still keep these appointments. Cavities and gum disease can often be present without your knowledge, but our dentist will find it during a routine exam or cleaning. That way, we can treat the problem promptly before it damages your smile and long-term oral health.
If you are prone to cavities or gum disease, our dentist may recommend more frequent visits to monitor your oral health closely. This might sound inconvenient, but catching and treating these problems early on is much easier than waiting for them to become more complex and costly to manage.
Schedule Your Next Exam and Teeth Cleaning
Our goal is to create such a pleasant experience at our dental office that protecting your oral health care becomes something you want to do not have to do.
If it’s time to schedule your next dental checkup, please call our Jacksonville, FL dental office at (904) 223-8001.
Sandpiper Dental is here for all of your oral health needs, and we pride ourselves in providing exceptional preventive dentistry in Jacksonville, FL. Part of preventive dental care starts with you and your commitment to excellent oral hygiene.
However, it doesn’t stop there. Your dentist, Dr. Kim Doan, is also here to help you along the way so you can attain your healthiest smile.
Efficient Dental Cleanings for Your Smile
We offer many preventive dentistry services at Sandpiper Dental, including dental cleanings. On average, a dental cleaning can take 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
However, this depends significantly on the patient’s bill of health. If we notice anything amiss, the appointment may take longer to address the area of concern. Professional dental cleaning may not take as long for patients who practice excellent oral hygiene at home.
What Happens During a Dental Cleaning
During a typical dental cleaning, we use specialized instruments to remove all signs of plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces, between teeth, and along the gumline. We also offer fluoride treatment for patients who would like extra help preventing cavities. Finally, we polish the teeth so they continue to repel bacteria and look radiant and beautiful.
Whether you are an avid brusher and flosser, or it’s been a while since your last visit, our team at Sandpiper Dental is here to help care for your smile.
Call us today to schedule your next cleaning.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Kim Doan
Dr. Kim Doan has called Jacksonville her home for over 20 years. She attended the University of North Florida, graduating with a 4.0 and a bachelor’s degree in biology. She earned her DMD from the NOVA Southeastern University College of Dentistry in 2015, graduating in the top 5 of her class. While in dental school, she participated in multiple volunteering events such as Give Kids a Smile, Light the Night Leukemia Walk, Habitat for Humanity, and many others.
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General Dentistry Technology
Intraoral Cameras
If you’ve ever sat through a dental exam and feel frustrated because you don’t know what the dentist sees? With intraoral cameras, we take the mystery out of what a dental exam entails and what our dentist is looking for.
An intraoral camera is just that: A tiny digital camera that fits inside your mouth and transmits the images to your chairside monitor. You can follow along with the exam as Dr. Doan explains what she sees because the images appear in real-time on your monitor.
We can tell you that you have a cavity, but it’s a whole different story when you see it with your own eyes! Now you understand exactly what the problem is, why we recommend treatment, and how it will benefit your oral health. This information enables you to make educated and confident decisions about your oral health.
Since the images are digital, we can save them to your patient record and easily send them to your insurance company or specialists as needed.
Digital X-Rays
Dental x-rays allow us to diagnose tooth decay and periodontal disease that can't be seen with a visual examination. With x-rays of your teeth, Dr. Doan can identify the problem and provide safe treatment based on what she sees on your x-ray.
At our Jacksonville dental office, we use digital x-rays that minimize radiation exposure by about 80 percent. We only take x-rays as needed to diagnose or monitor conditions and to ensure we have an up-to-date picture of your oral health.
Using modern digital x-rays instead of film offers many benefits:
- We can detect cavities and gum disease long before we can see them and then treat them before they threaten your oral health.
- We can share the digital images with you so you can see what the problem is and how treatment will benefit you.
- With routine digital x-rays, we always have a complete picture of your oral health on file.
- We can share your x-rays electronically with specialists and for pre-treatment insurance estimates.
- Digital x-rays don’t require any chemicals, making them safer for the environment.