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About the pain of treatment
The reason many people “don’t want to go” to dentistry is pain and fear during treatment. We strive to provide painless treatment so that you will say “it was not painful” or “I was not afraid”.
Multiple treatment options
We provide each patient with at least one consultation, and we offer multiple treatment options for each patient to choose from according to his or her individual symptoms and needs.
Better treatment
We are a group of dental professionals who continue to learn. We keep abreast of new treatment methods, attend seminars in Japan and abroad, and continue to study so that we can not only incorporate new treatment methods, but also provide them accurately.
Orthodontics, tooth decay, periodontal disease
A camera for optical impressions reads tooth molds as 3D data. This multi-functional scanner is also capable of cavity detection, occlusion check, and orthodontic simulation.
Implant, tooth extraction, root canal treatment
3D tomogram of just around the mouth, visualizing bone and tooth root conditions with 3D data for accurate diagnosis of tooth extraction, dental implants, and root canal treatment.
Root canal, periodontal disease, cavity treatment
Dental magnifying microscope. Magnifies thin, complex root canals, preventing oversight and aiding accurate treatment with a bright field of view. Can also be used to check periodontal pockets.
Surgery, precision treatment
A spacious, calm space with a comfortable examination table and a completely private, clean room suitable for implant surgery, minor surgery, and short-term intensive care.
Explanation of multiple treatment options, both insured and uninsured
There are two types of dental treatment options: insured and uninsured, and there are a number of treatments and options in the uninsured category. However, most patients are only partially informed about these options.
Our practice is based on the principle of “consultation first,” in which we thoroughly explain the treatment method that best suits the patient’s symptoms and needs, and proceed with treatment while consulting with the patient.
For first time visitors
Flow of Initial Examination
Fill out the medical questionnaire
You will be asked to fill out a form about your treatment and prevention needs and requests. There is also a form for cell phone input. Please answer as much as you know.
hearing
We will ask you a few questions while reviewing your completed medical questionnaire. You are welcome to ask any questions or requests you may have at this time.
Examination, Diagnosis
We will perform the necessary tests based on the contents of the medical questionnaire and interviews, perform imaging and diagnostic examinations, and explain the current situation and diagnostic results.
Treatment
We will begin treatment with urgent procedures such as pain, swelling, and esthetic disorders. Thereafter, we will proceed with treatment according to the patient’s request in consultation with the patient.
【For first-time patients】24-hour reservation
WEB ReservationTo avoid infection and to prevent it from spreading
Dental treatment involves grinding teeth and touching the gums and the space between the teeth and gums using instruments in the mouth. As a result, the instruments may be covered with saliva or bleed. Saliva and blood can cause infection. Therefore, our clinic takes precautions such as “sterilization,” “sterilization,” and “disinfection” to prevent infection to the patient depending on the form and use of the instrument. In particular, we always sterilize (kill all microorganisms) and pack and store items used in or near the mouth.
autoclave
The patient is heated in saturated steam under pressure of 120 to 135 degrees Celsius for 15 to 20 minutes to completely kill microorganisms. All instruments that enter the mouth are sterilized by high-pressure steam.
Sterilization of turbines and handpieces
Instruments that cannot be sterilized with ordinary sterilizers, such as turbines, contraptions, and handpieces (drills for cutting teeth), are sterilized using a special sterilizer.
Cleaning of visible dirt
Visible contaminants are carefully cleaned by the staff, leaving no chemicals, materials, etc. stuck to the instruments. The staff also checks the instruments before placing them in the sterilization packs.
ultrasonic cleaning
Stains that are stuck to instruments and hard to remove are removed using 20-50 kHz ultrasound.
Stored in sterile packs
Instruments are sterilized and stored in packs. Packs are opened and used in front of the patient.
disposable
All items that do not need to be reused, such as gloves, paper cups, and aprons, are disposable and new ones are available.
Do you suffer from any of these symptoms?
Consultation on treatment and pain related to cavities, toothaches, etc.
Are your gums swollen, do you think you might have gum disease? or you were told that you have bad breath, etc., problems with your gums.
Bite problems such as maxillary protrusion, mandibular protrusion, plexus, malocclusion, etc.
What kind of treatment is available after a tooth is knocked out? How much does it cost? How long does it take? etc.
How can I prevent tooth decay and gum disease? Discuss self-care and professional care
Concerns about children’s “difficulty in brushing their teeth”, “having cavities”, “difficulty at the dentist”, “about the alignment of their teeth”, etc.
Concerns about the appearance of the mouth, such as tooth color/shape, gaps, white spots, etc.
Fear of the dentist, trauma, vomiting reflex, or other problems that prevent you from going to the dentist
I am being treated at another hospital, but would like to hear another expert’s opinion to see if there are other treatment options. I would like to hear another expert’s opinion to see if there is another treatment option.
What we try to do
We hear that few people like dentists. That is “because it hurts,” “because I’m scared,” and “because they cut my teeth. These are the voices we hear from adults in particular. However, dentists nowadays are making various efforts to make it painless. We use anesthesia, surface anesthesia, and thin needles to make even the anesthesia painless.
By doing so, they actually say, “That didn’t hurt!” I’m often told. Perhaps you, too, may think, “Dentists are not as painful as I thought. At Namba Apple Dental, all of our dentists are thoroughly trained in anesthesia to “make it painless” and provide treatment from the patient’s perspective. We aim to be “a dentist that even people who hate dentists can go to. Even if you have been avoiding dentists, why don’t you visit Namba Apple Dentistry? For those who do not like dentists, we will pay special attention to pain.
There are two types of dental treatment in Japan.” “insured treatment” and “uninsured treatment. These differ in terms of materials, treatment instruments, and time spent on treatment, and have advantages and disadvantages, benefits and risks in terms of QOL (quality of life) for the patient.
There are also several options among the free treatments. For example, there are “bridges” and “implants” and “gold teeth” and “ceramics”. Each of these also has its own differences and characteristics, and the appearance, function, and health of the other teeth will differ.
Many patients do not know the details of these options. Some patients may say, “I’ll just take my insurance,” while others may want to “just do what’s best for me. In any case, why don’t you just ask for that information? We offer a full range of treatment options. It is up to the patient to decide which treatment to choose. We will try to provide straightforward and easy-to-understand explanations, so please take your time to consider the “treatment that you think is best” for you.
At one time there was talk that “dentists make cavities”. Of course, I reject that story in itself, but the truth is that much of what dentists do is re-treat treated teeth.
You may not know it, but silver teeth and plastic fillings do not last a lifetime. As they deteriorate, cavities form underneath them, and the next time you have to grind your teeth down larger than the last time.
Therefore, at our clinic, we offer treatments that have a low risk of cavities and gum disease, remove the causes of cavities and gum disease in advance with preventive dentistry, and “never suffer from dental problems again. Of course, this does not mean that you will still not get cavities or gum disease, but the risk can be greatly reduced. Isn’t it time to end the negative loop of treating and grinding teeth over and over again? At Apple Dental, we can help you prevent the recurrence of tooth decay and gum disease.
A dental group that continues to learn
Introduction of Director and Dentist
I will always live with good teeth.
| day of week | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 18:30 | 18:30 | 13:00 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 17:00 |
Clinic Information
doctor's no-consultation day：Sundays & Holidays
※Please refer to the clinic calendar below for Sunday and holiday services.
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