FAQs

• New Patients
• Services and Cosmetic Procedures
• Post Operative Care and Accidents
• Prevention and Home Care
• Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

• What makes you different than any other dental practice I can visit?
• Do you accept referrals?
• How does the doctor keep up to date on all of the current techniques and materials?
• Is there a way I can ask the Doctor questions directly?
• What precautions do you take to ensure patient safety?
• At what age should my children first see a dentist?
• My spouse snores and keeps me up all night. I've heard that a dentist might be able to prescribe an appliance that prevents snoring. If this is true, how do I find out if you can help?

What makes you different than any other dental practice I can visit?

When you become a patient in our practice, we think of you as a person, not just another set of teeth to fix and clean. Our goal is to help you understand your dental health status, then to make informed decisions about attaining and maintaining your goals as they relate to overall health. This includes helping you learn the why's and why not's of preventive care through thorough patient education. And it results in a long-term, practical and effective plan for giving you a beautiful, healthy smile.

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Do you accept referrals?

Referrals from our patients are our major source of new patients, so we're happy to accept referrals from other dental offices as well as from recommendations by our patients to their family and friends. We request that a patient evaluation form be completed prior to the first visit; if you have current x-rays, we'd appreciate them being forwarded to our office.

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How does the doctor keep up to date on all of the current techniques and materials?

Dr. Knox subscribes to the latest industry journals to keep tabs on research and development in the dental industry. He also takes time on a regular basis for continuing education, and ensure that the staff does the same. Dr. Knox is a member of Dental Study Clubs, providing a lively forum for ongoing professional growth and improvement. In fact, Dr. Knox is a founding member of Forth Worth's oldest study club. As a team and as individuals, our office makes it our responsibility to be familiar with the latest techniques and materials available.

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Is there a way I can ask the Doctor questions directly?

We encourage our patients to have open, direct communication with Dr. Knox. Therefore, we're available daily to answer your questions either via e-mail or by phone. Depending on office traffic and the complexity of your questions, they will strive to respond within 24 hours.

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What precautions do you take to ensure patient safety?

Our entire practice team is well versed in state-of-the-art sanitation techniques designed to ensure patient safety. This goes beyond wearing gloves and facemasks to prevent passing germs, but includes a specialized sanitation center and procedures designed to protect your health and well being.

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At what age should my children first see a dentist?

We like to see children in our office by the age of four or five, so that we can anticipate the development of their overall bite and dental development prior to the emergence of the permanent teeth. At this young age, it's quite simple to recognize and take steps to prevent potential future problems. We treat them gently and with special care during this first visit, ensuring that the visit is positive and non-threatening. Of course, if a child of toddler age accidentally chips or knocks out a tooth, you should let us know right away. We'll either check them in our office, or if needed, refer your child to a children's dentist for special care.

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My spouse snores and keeps me up all night. I've heard that a dentist might be able to prescribe an appliance that prevents snoring. If this is true, how do I find out if you can help?

Snoring is tough on any relationship! And, since it can be caused by a number of factors, we encourage you to have your spouse come in for a consultation and analysis with Dr. Knox to determine the cause. In some cases, a person may actually stop breathing for short periods during the night —a condition called sleep apnea. In other cases, snoring can be caused by enlarged anatomical structures within the mouth and throat. During sleep, the throat area relaxes, allowing these structures to collapse against one another and obstruct clear airflow. In the latter situation, we can prescribe and fit a special appliance called a 'snore-guard', which gently holds the mouth and throat in an open position during relaxed sleep and thus prevents snoring.

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4900 Overton Ridge Blvd • Suite 109 Fort Worth, Texas 76132 • 817-292-6090