Meet Dominique - Front Office Administration

Dominique is one of our newest team members at Artistic Dental. She started working at the practice in March. She looks after the front office and helps ensure our day-to-day is running smoothly. You may frequently hear her voice when she makes appointment confirmation calls, she will also help with forms and paper work needed as we focus on the continuing care of our patients. Dominique is a native Arizonan that was born in Phoenix.

Q1. What three words would you use to describe yourself?

A1. I am Friendly, outgoing and compassionate.

Q2. What made you pursue a career in the dental industry?

A2. I did some volunteer work a long time ago gaining some experience in the dental industry and received some medical billing training. I really enjoyed learning the industry and more about people’s health and decided to pursue a career in medical billing.

Q3.What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?

A3. I enjoy playing softball, and I play outfield or catcher. We’re big into softball at our house, my
husband and kids play too. I’m a mom of three and love to watch my kids play sports. My kids keep me very busy when I’m not at the office!

Q4. If you could have any talent what would it be?

A4. I’d love to be able to sing. My kids like to give me a hard time about my singing voice!

How do I know if I need orthodontia?

One of the first things people will see is your smile, which explains why so many turn to orthodontia. Orthodontia is a very effective treatment to achieve a beautiful smile, but it is not only utilized for its cosmetic benefits. Proper oral alignment will also help improve overall health by guiding correct jaw growth, realigning one's bite, protecting teeth from wear, and preventing jaw pain and problems with one's teeth later on.

Understanding orthodontia benefits may be reason enough to find out if you are a good candidate for treatment. Before making any decisions, however, it's important to first seek guidance from a trained professional in orthodontia to see how orthodontic treatment would help your smile and bite.

The first step is an exam and discussion with your dentist; then the dentist may refer you to an orthodontist. In the case of Artistic Dental, we are trained and certified in orthodontics and able to provide treatments as needed.

For children, it is recommended that they be evaluated for orthodontics by age seven; this is when dentists and orthodontists can start to tell if emerging teeth will be misaligned or there are complications with jaw growth. In some cases, they may find that everything is acceptable and that orthodontia is not necessary. If treatment is recommended, it will usually begin between the ages of 9 and 14.

Although most people who have orthodontia are young, braces aren't just for tweens and teens. In fact, of the more than four million people in the U.S. that wear braces, 25% are adults, proving that it's never too late to get that perfect smile!

Braces have come a long way since the old metal brackets. Now there are a variety of options, including clear, invisible and ceramic. After the course of orthodontic treatment, which can take anywhere from a few months to a few years, patients will usually wear retainers in order to maintain the position of the teeth and the surrounding bone.

If you are thinking about orthodontia for you or your child, contact Artistic Dental for a complimentary consultation. We can answer any questions you may have, tell you if treatment is something worth pursuing, and discuss your options. Give us a call or visit our website to schedule an appointment.