PatientFYI - Dentists - Massachusetts - CANTON - Alva

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Pedodontist

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Dr. Aurora Alva

Dream Smile Dental

2184 Washington St Map
CANTON, MA 02021

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(781) 828-4568

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Dr. Aurora Alva

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Practice Description

Dream Smile Dental is focused on keeping your teeth and gums healthy for life. We offer the following services in Canton, MA : Preventive (Exams, hygiene visits & X-Rays), Children's Services, Crowns & Bridges, Dentures, Extractions, Fillings, Implants, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Root Canals, Teeth Whitening, Veneers and TMJ Treatment.

Practice Highlights

- Caring & Friendly Staff.- Comprehensive Dental Services.- Convenient Appointment Times.- Dental Insurance Accepted.- Flexible Payment Options.- Low-Interest Patient Financing Available.- Patient Education Focused.- Russian speaking offered.- Special Practice Promotions.- State-of-the-Art Facility.

Discounts, Coupons & Specials

New Patient Specials:	Professional Cleaning and Polishing, Dental Examination all necessary X-rays, Perssonalize Dental health consulation all for $99 ($325 value).
Participates in a Discount Plan:	5% prepay discount, 10% senior citizen.
Offers Financing Plan(s):	Chase Healthcare Advance, Care Credit.

PatientFYI Interview

How does your office help a patient understand their costs for Services, payment plan options, or use of their dental insurance?
We tell them what their estimated dental benefits & Out-Of-Pocket will be, we file their Dental Insurance claims for them, and we present all Financing Plans that they can apply for through our Practice.

How do you educate your patients about the treatments they need and how to keep problems from reoccurring?
We utilize Patient Education technology (videos, animations, etc.), Our Doctors and/or Staff presents key information & demonstrations, and we present our Patients with handouts (pamphlets, etc.) for them to take home. We also strongly maintain our patients' oral health with regular hygiene visits and doctors exams. Once dental work is completed it is very important to maintain what's done and we go the extra mile to ensure our patients' are satisfied and our work lasts.

What do you do when there are multiple treatment options available for a patient's dental condition?
We present our Patients the ideal treatment plan along every possible treatment approach. We then work with them to determine the plan that best meets their individual needs.

What labs do you use for your restoration services (e.g. Crowns & Bridges) and do you provide patients with a choice of labs?
We utilize Local and U.S.-based Labs that meet our highest standards for Patient Care.

What kind of sedation & comfort techniques do you utilize?
At Dream Smile Dental, we want your visits to our office to be as pleasant as possible. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation that is so enjoyable, you'll look forward to each and every appointment you make with us. We offer various types of sedation ranging from Nitrous to Oral Conscious Sedation (sleep dentistry). Aromatherapy candles and oils fill the air with relaxing scents. For extended procedures, we provide our patients with hot/cold neck cushions for added comfort and support. Patients indulging in a BriteSmile visit are treated to a heated massage pad on the chair while they visit. You'll feel decadent!

Do you treat children and, if so, how do you help them feel comfortable?
Absolutely! Our trained pediatric dentist is wonderful at making a child's dentist appointment a fun adventure. Our new children's waiting area is a fun playroom with activities ranging from Nintendo Wii sports to educational activities.

What is your Appointment Cancellation Policy?
24 Hours Notice Please.

Special Training

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS / ASSOCIATIONS B.S. Wellesley College D.M.D. Tufts School of Dental Medicine Pediatric Dental Specialty Tufts School of Dental Medicine

Personal Background

Dr. Alva graduated from the world renowned Pediatric Dental Program at the Tufts School of Dental Medicine where she held the position as President of Smile, Care and Share; a unique program that combines oral health awareness with literacy. Dr. Alva’s passion and knowledge for her profession is unrivaled. She has conducted and assisted with 8 research projects at both The Harvard Medical School and The Tufts Dental School. Additionally, she is the recipient of The Pediatric Dentistry Department Clinical Group Award (2009), The Colgate Bright Smiles Grant Award (2005), The Wellesley College Graduate Fellowship Award (2003) and The M.E.D.I.C.O Award for Humanitarian Aid (2002).

Community Involvement

Dr. Alva commits herself to volunteer work to give back to her community. She has volunteered for both the Honduras and the Ecuador Humanitarian Missions by performing restorations and extractions in children. In June 2006, she performed health screenings for special needs kids in the Massachusetts Special Olympics. Prior to this, she conducted oral health screenings for elementary school children as part of the Colgate Bright Smiles Program. She also volunteered at the Peruvian Dental Fair by donating tooth brushes and floss, as well as educating Peruvian children and parents about oral health.

Patient Examples

Ionica

Before& After

I would definitely recommend Dream Smile to others. I have told many of my friends and continue to tell people about the amazing job that you guys do. I am so happy! It’s hard to believe the difference that a confident smile can make in the way that one interacts with others.

Sharon

Before& After

Over the years, my teeth became worn from grinding during my sleep and I had developed periodontal disease. I began to research my options with dentists who could aesthetically enhance my smile while addressing the dental health issues that had affected my teeth and gums. This led me to the office of Dream Smile Dental and Dr. Ronkin.

Ron

Before

After

“The dentist cured my headaches! What do headaches have to do with teeth? Over the years, my teeth had worn down from normal use and from grinding in my sleep, causing misalignment of my jaw. That caused TMJ, resulting in incredible migraines and jaw soreness. My teeth were chipping and getting thin. Dr. Shwartzman used an electronic pulsed muscle relaxer and made precise measurements to see how my teeth should properly close. Within a day of getting my new crowns, I was freed from the daily pain. In addition, people say I look younger. And I smile more. Dream Smile provided modern dentistry with old-fashioned patient care. It really wasn’t like going to the dentist.”

Practice Staff