Pediatric Dentistry
At Donald G. Hooie, DDS, in Crossville, TN, we understand that one of the most important features of a dentist is their ability to accommodate the needs of an entire family. As such, Dr. Hooie and his entire staff are extensively experienced in working with children of all ages. Dr. Hooie has an outstanding demeanor that always seems to put the child at ease, no matter what the situation. Furthermore we are always sure to take the time to give every child a thorough examination because we know that they often have the worst brushing and flossing habits. As a parent it is important to instill good behavior at an early age because studies have shown that children who have good oral hygiene are much more likely to continue that trait when they become adults. It is important for you to do your part at home and we promise to do our part in the office with appointments to clean thoroughly and check for cavities. Schedule an appointment in Crossville with the pediatric dentist who can give them the quality care they deserve, Dr. Hooie.
Green Dentistry
You might not think the average dental practice produces much waste, until you consider the volume of water used during treatments, the dozens of gloves needed for sanitary purposes, and the large amount of hazardous materials from toxic metals. Looking more closely, it’s easy to see that traditional dentistry is not the most eco-friendly business, which is why our staff at Dr. Hooie’s practice, located in Crossville, TN, is concerned with these issues.
Dr. Hooie is taking the important steps needed to make our practice as environmentally friendly and green as possible. These include instituting an aggressive recycling plan for all office materials that cannot be reused, steam for instrument sterilization to avoid the use of chemicals, and providing for the proper disposal of potentially hazardous waste. You may have also seen the solar panels on our building. This eco-friendly approach puts Dr. Hooie at the forefront of the green revolution of the dental industry.
If you are concerned with environmental issues, show your support for advancing the green cause by contactingour office. Dr. Hooie and his staff will be pleased to attend to all your dental needs in an environmentally-healthy way.
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
At Donald G. Hooie, DDS we use minimally invasive dentistry whenever possible. Minimally invasive dentistry is the practice of providing treatment that maintains and improves the oral health of a patient while avoiding unnecessary or complicated procedures. This is important because although many dentists have the best intentions, they can forget about the most important thing―the goals and needs of the patient.
Most patients correctly feel that the best solution is often the simplest, and Dr. Hooie agrees. For example, if you are experiencing tooth decay he will remove the damaged material and work to save the natural tooth instead of extracting and replacing. Or, if you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, he can place and color just a single tooth or more veneers that blend naturally, avoiding a complete makeover.
When receiving dental treatment from Dr. Hooie you can be assured that he will always keep the procedures as simple and minimally invasive as possible, because he knows that this is best for you. Being a strong proponent for this philosophy of dentistry is just one of the reasons why Dr. Hooie is an excellent choice to provide all your dental needs in Crossville.
