Tetri’s Smile

Tetri’s Smile

How our clinic works

You should not have to understand the details of every dental procedure to understand your own care. We start with the problem, explain what the examination shows, compare the choices, including the option of no treatment, and outline what happens next. This page covers both doors of our office, everyday care and complex care, and the pediatric days that begin in November 2026.

Three doors

  • Everyday care. Check-ups and cleanings, Airflow hygiene (a fine-powder spray that removes stains and plaque), teeth whitening, fillings and restorative work, deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), Invisalign® clear aligners for teens and adults, and kids and family visits. Go to everyday care →
  • Complex care. Full-mouth rehabilitation, dental implants, All-on-X (a full arch of teeth supported by a few implants), bone grafting and sinus lift (rebuilding jawbone so implants can be placed), periodontal (gum) surgery, TMJ (jaw joint) and bite problems, bruxism (grinding and clenching), veneers and smile design, sedation, wisdom teeth, and our in-house laboratory and 3D imaging. Go to complex care →
  • Pediatric dentistry. From November 2026, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. See the pediatric dentistry page →

Not sure which door is yours? Start with the problem.

Dr. Baruch Tetri, DDS

The treatment name comes after the diagnosis

  1. Worn, broken or repeatedly repaired teeth. A full-mouth evaluation shows what can be kept and whether rebuilding should be done in stages. Go to full-mouth rehabilitation →
  2. Many missing or failing teeth. We compare fixed and removable choices before recommending any full-arch implant plan. Go to dental implants →
  3. Gum disease or loss of support. We examine the teeth, gums, bone and any existing implants before planning periodontal or reconstructive care. Go to periodontal surgery →
  4. Jaw pain or difficult chewing. History and examination come first. Functional records (how the jaw moves and how hard the muscles work) are added only when they help answer a clinical question. Go to TMJ and bite →
  5. Dental anxiety or a long procedure. We discuss comfort options, and sedation after a medical review, where our permits and team allow. Go to sedation →
  6. Painful or problematic wisdom teeth. The evaluation covers the anatomy, the alternatives, what surgery involves, recovery and the warning signs. Go to wisdom teeth →

Five steps, from first concern to follow-up

  1. Tell us what is happening. We begin with your symptoms, previous treatment, priorities and the changes you have noticed.
  2. The clinical examination. Teeth, gums, bone, bite, jaw joints and existing dental work, as the case requires.
  3. Only the records that matter. Photographs, scans, 3D imaging or functional records are added when they can clarify the diagnosis or change the plan. A scan is not the treatment; if a record would not change the decision, we do not take it.
  4. Compare the options. We explain our recommendation alongside reasonable alternatives, limits, timing, recovery and the option of no treatment.
  5. Agree on the sequence. If you choose treatment, the clinical phases, laboratory work, comfort plan, aftercare and follow-up are organized together before we start.
16690 Collins Avenue

Clinical care and laboratory work in the same building

For cases that need restorative or implant laboratory work, our clinical and laboratory teams coordinate the approved design, materials, fit and timing in the same building. The workflow depends on the diagnosis and the treatment you choose. See the laboratory on the technology page →

Comfort and sedation

Some patients are anxious, have a strong gag reflex, find it hard to stay still, or need a longer procedure. We plan comfort before the treatment day. Sedation is considered for selected patients and procedures after a medical review, where our permits and team allow; the level, the clinician, monitoring, preparation, an escort home and recovery are confirmed for your case at that review. Read about sedation options →

Questions patients ask

What does a first consultation cost?

We do not accept dental insurance for adults; payment plans are available through our financing partners, subject to approval.

Can I send records before the visit?

Yes; ask the front desk how to send them.

Do I need to know which treatment I want?

No. Tell us the problem; the treatment name comes after the diagnosis.

Start with what is bothering you.

We examine everything first and show you the whole plan before you begin, including the option of waiting.

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