Advanced General Dentistry

The Last Time


"Investment in optimal health is by far your wisest long-term decision."

Q:  How long will this crown (or porcelain veneer, or onlay) last ? A:  So many factors influence the longevity of dental restorations that our best estimates are simply that, Estimates.   However, it is our pleasure to offer you what we believe to be a unique value... This will be the LAST TIME YOU PAY FOR A CROWN on that tooth! *

Optimal health is only maintainable when provider and patient alike commit to a joint partnership effort...

* If our crowns, porcelain veneers, or onlays EVER need replacement, and the tooth is still saveable... as long as Dr. Ritter maintains his private practice in dentistry... and you do your part ( below ) we will at no charge:

• Replace any crown with a new crown of the same type
  
• Replace any porcelain veneer with a new veneer
  
• Replace any only with a new onlay
  

Note:  If a veneered or onlayed tooth is damaged or decayed to the extent that a crown is necessary, the full fee originally paid for the veneer or onlay will be applied toward the crown.   You will pay only the difference.   We can not predict if and/or when gum or nerve treatments may be required.   If needed, they would require additional fees.

• Visit our office for a minimum of 2 ( 4 if we've recommended due to gum condition ) times per calendar year for cleanings.   Note: Many of our patients still return to us after moving across the United States.   If you move out of the Baltimore Metro area, yet have done the rest of your part ( below ), one cleaning & check-up in our office annually will be sufficient to maintain this agreement!
  
  
• Complete ( in our office ) all recommended treatment in the quadrant ( quarter of the mouth the tooth in question is in ), all within a one year period.   Gum infection and bacterial decay spread from tooth to tooth.   Your path to optimal health requires a comprehensive approach to care.
  
  
• Advise us of the need to change or cancel appointments at least 48 hours in advance.   Shorter notice cancellations or changes severely limit our ability to offer another patient their most preferred time.
  
  

* You will be given a printed copy of this LAST TIME guarantee on your first visit.