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Are you tired of receiving dental care in an office where you feel like just another number? Are you looking for a dentist and team nearby who truly care about you, your family, and your oral health care goals? Look no further than Dr. LJ Adam and his Worthington, PA dental team. Our dentistry practice offers a different kind of dental experience. Find out more about Doc LJ, and how he goes above and beyond to make patients look forward to visiting the dentist. We even offer sleep apnea therapy, and a variety of solutions to help you look and feel your best, including dentures!
For many nearby families, making multiple dental appointments at different practices for each member of the family is simply not feasible. At the dentistry practice of Dr. LJ Adam, we treat patients at every stage of dental development and our staff do their best to schedule your family's appointments on the same day for optimal convenience. We offer a full range of dental services including cosmetic dentistry. We customize dental treatment plans to match your unique needs because we believe it's just as important to care for people as it is to fix teeth.
If you’ve ever had a dental crown, bridge, or other advanced dental restoration, you likely needed to visit the dental office two or more times to have your restoration designed, crafted, and placed. At our office, we utilize the state-of-the-art CEREC® system to offer same day dental restorations. This computer assisted design and manufacture system puts the dental restoration process in Dr. LJ’s hands, letting him offer custom dental restorations in just one visit.
Dr. LJ Adam and his team are dedicated to preserving patients’ natural dental structures through regular, preventive dental care. However, we know that despite our best efforts, many patients will still experience dental decay or damage in their lifetimes. For this reason, our team offers a wide array of restorative dentistry services. From tooth replacement options to periodontal therapy for gum disease, our team can renew your oral health, leaving you with a healthy, beautiful smile.
Unlike traditional tooth replacements that cover half of the tooth, dental implants make it possible for our team to restore the entire lost dental structure — both roots and crowns. This means you get a more natural looking and feeling tooth replacement solution that lasts longer and maintains your healthiest smile. Whether you’re missing one tooth or a full arch, versatile dental implants offer a superior solution compared with other options.
Gum disease is one of the most prevalent oral health concerns, and it is the number one cause of tooth loss for adults. We screen for gum disease at every six-month checkup, and in its early stages, more frequent deep cleanings can often stop further damage. In the advanced stages, periodontal disease can be extremely detrimental to oral health — but our team will partner with you to offer solutions that renew and restore your smile.
Snore loudly? Wake up gasping for air? Feel exhausted after even 8+ hours of sleep? You may be suffering from a common sleep disorder known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing, and patients suffering from its debilitating effects experience episodes of breathlessness hundreds of times each night. Dr. LJ has advanced training designing oral appliances that keep the airway clear during sleep, offering significantly better sleep and quality of life.
Our knowledgeable team near you will be happy to process and file your dental insurance claims, and we are in-network for many plans. We also work with CareCredit to offer patients low and no interest financing plans to cover out-of-pocket costs.
Whether you’re seeking basic preventive services for yourself and your family or have a specific treatment in mind that you want to undergo, it’s natural to want to find the best dentist for the job. A quick internet search will likely give you plenty of results, and you’ll need to narrow them down to find the right provider to meet your unique needs.
It helps to identify the qualities that are most important to you first. For instance, do you need someone who’s in-network with your insurance policy? Are you interested in a specific procedure, like getting veneers to enhance your appearance? Answering these questions can help you find a dentist who meets your criteria.
The American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist every six months for a routine checkup and cleaning, but despite this, only about 62% of adults in the U.S. have visited their dentist in the past year. If it’s been a while since your last routine appointment, you might wonder how much they cost these days.
Typically, you can expect to pay about $180 to $200 for a checkup and cleaning in Worthington, but it can vary based on your unique circumstances. For example, if you carry dental insurance, basic preventive services are often 100% covered, so you might not owe anything additional. However, if our team finds issues, like cavities or gum disease, you’ll be responsible for the services required to treat them.
If you’re worried about finding a well-educated dentist, you can set your mind at ease. All providers must meet high standards to be licensed to practice in the United States. First, they must earn a bachelor’s degree before achieving a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from one of more than 70 institutions accredited by the American Dental Association.
This education typically includes rigorous classroom learning and hands-on experience through residencies or other certification programs. Then, dentists can choose to undergo specific training to become specialists in one of the 12 areas officially recognized by the ADA.
At our office in Worthington, Dr. LJ earned his DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2004 and regularly completes continuing education opportunities to hone his considerable skills and experience.
Do you have a severely damaged or decayed tooth or have you recently undergone a root canal? If so, you’ll likely need a dental crown to prevent additional injuries while restoring your tooth’s appearance and functionality. The traditional method of making these restorations involved multiple appointments over a few weeks, but thanks to more recent advancements in dental technology and techniques, that’s not always true today.
Dr. LJ has advanced training and state-of-the-art equipment to offer CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) dental crowns that can be completed and placed the same day as your initial visit. This method involves digitally capturing impressions of your teeth and gums and loading them into special software to design your restoration, then sending it to an onsite milling machine to carve it from a cube of resilient ceramic.
Our team in Worthington understands that dental procedures can add up quickly, and we don’t want your budget to keep you from undergoing potentially smile-saving treatments. Dental insurance policies are an easy and effective way to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Most plans cover 100% of basic preventive care and anywhere from 50% to 80% of additional services needed to treat problems, like getting a root canal or a dental crown.
We happily accept most forms of insurance, though we’re considered “in-network” with several major providers, including Delta Dental, Humana, BlueCross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Aetna.
Our nearby office is located at 15141 US-422, Worthington, PA 16262, between Stylush Hair Bar and Jiffy Mart, and across from Carlesi’s Restaurant and Pizza. If you need further guidance to locate us, please don’t hesitate to call 724-297-3446 and we’ll be happy to assist you.
