Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The short answer is, yes! When you need a dentist for you and your loved ones, choosing the right combination of quality dental care mixed with compassion and honesty is essential. You want to find a place where you can form long-lasting relationships and know that your oral health and overall well-being are always prioritized.

So, can Vandervoort Family Dentistry provide the dental experience you want, and are they accepting new patients?

A Patient-Centered Dental Experience

Our dental office is currently looking for new patients to welcome to our dental family; here’s our promise to you if you choose us as your dental home:

Integrity—We will always treat you like a member of our own family.

Reliability—We will provide consistent, exceptional service to you and your loved ones.

Honesty—We will work to provide the best dental treatment possible while always giving you a voice regarding your oral health.

Ready to Schedule a Dental Appointment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

If you would like to schedule appointments for you and your family, the expert dental team at Vandervoort Family Dentistry will happily take your call! We want to be your dental home in Tuscaloosa, so contact our dental office at (205) 345-7755 to get started today.

We can’t wait to meet you!

When you find out you need dental treatment beyond routine cleanings every six months, it can feel overwhelming. Your dentist will explain the necessity of the treatment and how it will help you maintain your oral health, but you might be thinking about whether they accept your dental insurance and how much everything will cost.

Keep reading to learn more about using dental insurance and payment options at Vandervoort Family Dentistry.

Your Insurance Options

Our dental team will work diligently to maximize your dental insurance benefits by filing your claims and paperwork for you. Usually, your insurance will pay a portion of your treatment, and you will be responsible for the remaining amount.

Vandervoort Family Dentistry is a preferred provider for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.

Other Payment Options

In addition to cash, checks, and major credit cards, you can arrange to make payments through any of the following companies:

• Sunbit
• Proceed
• CareFund
• CareCredit

It’s fast and easy to apply, but if you have questions, let us know!

Questions about Dental Insurance in Tuscaloosa, AL?

If you would like to discuss your dental insurance or payment options with an experienced team member, we’d be happy to help! At Vandervoort Family Dentistry, our goal is to provide quality dental care and any assistance you need with insurance or financing.

Contact us at (205) 345-7755 for more information.

At Vandervoort Family Dentistry, our patients’ needs are our top priority. Our phenomenal team, led by Dr. William M. Vandervoort, is committed to providing families in Tuscaloosa with outstanding care, using the most advanced dental technology, in a warm and caring environment. Our comprehensive range of treatments and procedures includes:

• Family dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Preventive dentistry
• Sedation dentistry
• Dental implants
• Dental crowns and bridges
• Clear aligners
• Full mouth reconstruction
• Porcelain veneers
• Treatment for bruxism and TMJ disorder
• Teeth whitening

The Cutting Edge of Dentistry in Tuscaloosa!

Beyond our extensive experience, expertise, and empathetic “chairside manner,” staying at the forefront of developments in dental technology allows us to ensure comfort and efficient, effective treatments for every patient. Among the incredible tools and techniques that help us do this are:

• Digital x-rays and sensors
• Panoramic x-rays
• CBCT cone beam imaging technology
• Sedation dentistry — including nitrous oxide and intravenous (IV) sedation
• Intraoral cameras
• Digital impressions
• Rotary endodontics
• Digital record-keeping

A Top-Quality Holistic Dentist in Tuscaloosa, AL

If you’re looking for a top-quality dental practice in Tuscaloosa to provide the most effective, efficient, and empathetic dental care for everyone in your family, contact Dr. William M. Vandervoort and the friendly and helpful Vandervoort Family Dentistry team to schedule a consultation!

Yes! At Vandervoort Family Dentistry, we partner with Reveal® clear aligners to straighten teeth and correct bites with discretion and ease. 

How Do Reveal Clear Aligners Work?

Reveal makes braces with clear plastic aligner trays that fit closely against your teeth to move them into alignment gradually. Since the aligners are see-through and have a snug fit against your teeth, they are virtually invisible. 

To achieve the best results, you'll wear your aligners for at least 22 hours daily and change them every one to three weeks, according to Dr. Will's treatment plan for your smile. 

Are Invisible Braces in Tuscaloosa Right for Me?

If you're considering aligning your teeth with clear braces, the first step is to see if it's the right treatment for your smile. 

During an evaluation with Dr. Will, he'll use x-rays, photos of your teeth, and a thorough examination to determine the best treatment options to help you reach your smile goals. 

If you move forward with clear aligners with Reveal, he'll create your treatment plan, and Reveal will fabricate your custom aligners in a series designed to develop your new, straight smile. 

If you'd like to learn more about Reveal clear braces for your smile, you can book an evaluation with Dr. Will online or call us at (205) 345-7755.  

Cosmetic dentistry has become increasingly popular; because we take more pictures than ever, having the best smile possible is essential. You’re more likely to project a positive self-image when you love your smile, and your self-confidence will improve as a result.

So, what cosmetic treatments can restore your smile? Keep reading to learn more.

What Issues Can Cosmetic Dentistry Address?

When you schedule a cosmetic consultation, our dental team can address any of the following dental concerns:

• Missing teeth
• Chipped or broken teeth
• Crooked or misaligned teeth
• Worn or oddly shaped teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Stained or discolored teeth

Enhancing Your Smile with Cosmetic Dental Treatments

Our Tuscaloosa dental office provides a wide range of cosmetic treatments for you to choose from, including the following:

• Professional teeth whitening with both in-office and take-home options
• Composite and porcelain veneers to enhance your smile’s natural beauty
• Porcelain crowns to protect and conceal imperfections
• Dental implants to replace your teeth
• Clear aligners to straighten your teeth
• Full mouth rehabilitation for more extensive smile goals

Looking for Cosmetic Dentistry in Tuscaloosa, AL?

To improve your smile’s appearance, consider the expert dental team at Vandervoort Family Dentistry. We can create a treatment plan to suit your smile goals, timeline, and budget. Call our dental office at (205) 345-7755 to get started.

We can complete a tooth crown from start to finish in about two to three weeks and with two visits to Vandervoort Family Dentistry. 

The Crown Process in Tuscaloosa: Step-By-Step

Once we've determined that a dental crown is the best procedure to restore your smile, your first appointment will be to prepare your tooth for its restoration. 

Our dentists take impressions of the tooth and make it a temporary crown to wear while we wait for a trusted dental lab to create your final restoration. It takes the dental lab two to three weeks to complete a crown. 

When your new tooth is ready, you'll return to our Tuscaloosa dental office to have our dentists permanently place and adjust it. Once we place it, you'll be ready to enjoy food and share your restored smile with the world!

When Do I Need a Dental Crown?

Our dentists might recommend a tooth crown in these situations:

• To rebuild an extremely decayed, fractured, or damaged tooth
• To replace a larger broken or lost filling
• As the finishing touch to a single dental implant
• To strengthen a tooth that's had root canal treatment

If you have questions about dental crowns in Tuscaloosa, contact your team at Vandervoort Family Dentistry for more information. 

While it takes three to six months for your dental implant to heal and integrate with your bone completely, most patients find that the benefits they enjoy after their implant is completed definitely outweigh the wait time for finishing. 

The Dental Implant Process at Vandervoort Family Dentistry

The first step in completing a dental implant in Tuscaloosa is the placement surgery. Dr. Will can complete that procedure for you here at Vandervoort Family Dentistry. 

Once he places the implant, it takes three to six months for it to fuse and integrate with your bone through a process called osseointegration. Titanium is biocompatible, so it naturally fuses with your bone over time and becomes part of your jawbone, just like your root. 

Once your implant is fully healed and integrated, Dr. Will designs and creates your restoration, which is a porcelain crown for a single tooth or a bridge or denture if you're replacing multiple missing teeth. 

Would You Like to Learn More about Tooth Implants in Tuscaloosa?

If you'd like to determine if dental implants are the right treatment for your needs, book an initial evaluation with Dr. Will to gather all the information you'll need to make the best decision for your smile.  

A dental implant placement is a simple surgical procedure that is not painful because we use anesthetic to ensure you don't feel anything during your treatment. We also offer options for sedation dentistry if you feel that would benefit you during your procedure.  

Sedation Dentistry during Dental Implant Process

We offer three levels of sedation to help you relax during procedures like dental implant surgery. 

• Nitrous oxide: Also called laughing gas, takes the edge off with no lingering side effects
• Oral conscious sedation: Medication you take an hour before your procedure. Deeper relaxation that feels like sleeping, yet you're still responsive.
• IV sedation: A deep sleep-like sedation is achieved by delivering medication intravenously.

If you feel that sedation dentistry would benefit you, our dentists can help you determine which level is best for your needs. 

Your Comfort Is Our Priority at Vandervoort Family Dentistry

Our team goes above and beyond to ensure that we provide an exceptional patient experience. Our dentists are gentle and highly skilled.

Dr. Will is extensively trained in many fields of dentistry, so we can offer a wide range of comprehensive services so our patients can rely on working with our team that they're already familiar with and trust. 

A full mouth rehabilitation may sound drastic, but living with a combination of dental concerns can hurt many areas of your life. When you’re ready to reclaim your smile and oral health, consider a combination of dental procedures to help you love your smile, eat your favorite foods, raise your self-confidence, and look forward to going out with friends.

Regardless of your oral health condition, we can create a treatment plan to improve and enhance your quality of life. Please keep reading to learn more about it.

Combining Treatments for Your Smile

When planning a full mouth rehabilitation, we focus on your timeline, budget, and smile goals. We will discuss your goals in detail, ensuring you are happy with the treatment plan before proceeding. We can combine any of the following procedures to achieve the smile of your dreams:

• Tooth extraction
• Dental implants
• Tooth-colored fillings
• Dental crowns and bridges
• Porcelain veneers
• Clear aligners with Reveal®

Ask us about other possible treatments as well!

Want to Learn More about Full Mouth Rehabilitation in Tuscaloosa?

If so, the expert dental team at Vandervoort Family Dentistry can help! We can guide you through the process, making your perfect smile a reality. You can reach us by calling (205) 345-7755.

Porcelain veneers are cosmetic prosthetic devices placed over the front surfaces of teeth to enhance the visual appeal of a person's smile. Veneer placement involves bonding the thin porcelain overlays to the fronts of chipped, discolored, or otherwise irregular-looking teeth. Porcelain veneers themselves are not permanent. In the event of damage or staining, a set of veneers can be removed from a person’s teeth, with a new set bound in its place.

It’s crucial to understand, however, that the veneer placement process itself is not reversible. This is because the process by which veneers are bonded to natural teeth involves the removal of a thin layer of tooth enamel to ensure a proper fit. As tooth enamel neither regenerates nor has an artificial replacement, this preparatory process is considered permanent and irreversible. In the absence of veneers, the alteration to the enamel elevates the risk of potentially dangerous decay and can threaten the original tooth structure.

Precisely Placing Porcelain Veneers in Tuscaloosa, AL

If you’re in Tuscaloosa and want to learn more about the placement of porcelain veneers and how to maximize their lifespan once in place, contact Dr. William M. Vandervoort and the excellent Vandervoort Family Dentistry team today to schedule a consultation!

At Vandervoort Family Dentistry, we understand that it's not always easy for patients to visit their dentist, especially when they feel fearful or anxious due to a bad experience in the past. 

We know these patients require some extra special care, so we offer several options for dental sedation in Tuscaloosa to help our patients receive the treatment they need most comfortably for their needs. 

Three Levels of Dental Sedation to Meet Your Needs

We offer three different levels of sedation dentistry at Vandervoort Family Dentistry, and our dentists can help you determine which would be best for your needs if you feel that dental sedation could be helpful for you. 

Nitrous Oxide: Our Lowest Level of Sedation

Nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, combines nitrous oxide and oxygen to "take the edge off" and help you feel more relaxed in the dental chair. 

We deliver it through an inhalation mask, which quickly leaves your system once the mask is removed, making it safe for you to go on with everyday activities. 

Oral Conscious Sedation: A Deeper Level of Relaxation

Oral sedation comes to you through medication you take about an hour before your dental procedures. It helps you feel deeply calm and relaxed, almost like you're sleeping, yet you're still responsive. 

IV Sedation: Our Deepest Relaxation

IV sedation is delivered intravenously, and Dr. Will monitors your vital signs and heart rate the entire time, adjusting the medication as needed. 

Both IV sedation and oral sedation require you to have transportation arranged to and from your dental appointments. 

A dental implant placement is a simple surgical procedure that is not painful because we use anesthetic to ensure you don't feel anything during your treatment. We also offer options for sedation dentistry if you feel that would benefit you during your procedure.  

Sedation Dentistry during Dental Implant Process

We offer three levels of sedation to help you relax during procedures like dental implant surgery. 

• Nitrous oxide: Also called laughing gas, takes the edge off with no lingering side effects
• Oral conscious sedation: Medication you take an hour before your procedure. Deeper relaxation that feels like sleeping, yet you're still responsive.
• IV sedation: A deep sleep-like sedation is achieved by delivering medication intravenously.

If you feel that sedation dentistry would benefit you, our dentists can help you determine which level is best for your needs. 

Your Comfort Is Our Priority at Vandervoort Family Dentistry

Our team goes above and beyond to ensure that we provide an exceptional patient experience. Our dentists are gentle and highly skilled.

Dr. Will is extensively trained in many fields of dentistry, so we can offer a wide range of comprehensive services so our patients can rely on working with our team that they're already familiar with and trust. 

At Vandervoort Family Dentistry, we offer two convenient options for brightening your smile – in-office or take-home teeth whitening. 

In-Office Teeth Whitening

An in-office whitening treatment at Vandervoort Family Dentistry takes about an hour and delivers immediate results. 

We start by blocking your gums and soft tissues with a barrier to protect them from excess whitening gel. Then, we apply high-strength gel to your teeth and allow it to remove stains and discoloration. This may take more than one application. 

When the treatment is done, most patients leave with teeth that are six to eight shades lighter than when they started!

Take-Home Teeth Bleaching in Tuscaloosa

Our take-home teeth whitening kits are an excellent way to brighten your smile in the comfort of your home whenever it's most convenient for your schedule. 

We'll create plastic trays with impressions of your teeth, customized just for you. You'll apply the bleach to the trays and wear them for about 30 minutes daily for 10 to 14 days or until you've achieved the desired results. 

Best of all, you always have whitening trays to brighten your smile as needed! 

Learn more about teeth whitening in Tuscaloosa when you call Vandervoort Family Dentistry at (205) 345-7755.