Q&A with Dr. Ayres

Dentist in Bee Cave

Debora L. Ayres, DDS, AGD

Completed two Doctorate degrees, one Post-Doctorate degree, 12 years of experience.
Graduated from University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry at the top of her class and received an award for consistently superior performance and extraordinary dedication.
Nominated by the Dean to teach clinical skills to sophomore dental students.
Completed a post-graduate degree in Advanced General Dentistry at the University of Texas at San Antonio, highly competitive, nationally respected program.
Trained in Advanced Procedures such as root canals, dental implants, bone grafts, implant supported dentures, wisdom teeth extraction and more.
Texas State Board Certified to provide I.V. Sedation; a select few general dentists are certified to this level.
Accumulated over 350 hours of continued education, much more than the minimum 12 hours required annually.
Dr. Ayres is a member of the AGD, ASDA, DOCS, Seattle Study Club and the Lone Star Sedation Study Club.
Dr. Ayres is fluent in English, French and Portuguese

Q&A

We put together a short list of some of the most common questions and answers.

What will happen on my first visit?

That is up to you! If you would like to meet our team to decide if you would like to become a patient, you can do that. If you have had regular dental care and are looking to schedule a cleaning and check-up, you can do that too. Or if you have some specific issues you are looking to have treated, we can start with a comprehensive examination to be able to offer you the best recommendations for treatment.

If you would like to become a patient at our office, your first visit will start with some forms. To save time, you can download them from the Patient Forms page and fill them out in advance. If you would prefer to fill them out in the office, please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment.

I have a toothache. Do you take emergencies?

We welcome scheduled emergencies, give us a call so we can help you get out of pain! We offer a variety of sedation alternatives based on your specific needs if you are anxious.

I don’t love my smile. What can be done?

Creating a smile that makes you feel confident and attractive is possible through many methods, including whitening, cosmetic bonding, veneers, porcelain crowns, and orthodontics. Our capable team would love to help put together a plan that would get you smiling more.

Do you do root canals?

Yes! We provide a full service of general dentistry, including root canals. This procedure can be performed in one or more sessions depending on the case.

Do you accept insurance?

We work with most dental insurances, but not as a contracted doctor. What this means to you: if your dental plan has benefits for “Out of Network,” we will submit all claims and letters for you. Typically your dental insurance card will have the words PPO or DPO. We work hard to make sure you get your maximum benefit. Insurance can be confusing (by design!) and we want to make things clear so you know what to expect. If you have any questions about using your insurance at our practice, we would be happy to assist you. We do not work with DMO, HMO or Medicare. If you have those plans or no insurance at all, no problem, we will be happy to see you as a self-pay patient.

Do I need X-rays?

Radiographs are an intrinsic part of your exam and radiographs are required in order to provide you with a diagnosis. To see is to know and we are not guessing about your dental health. Our digital radiographs have very minimal radiation exposure, less than spending a day in the sun of Texas! If you have any concerns in regards to radiographs, please let us know in advance. Some scenarios that may be accommodated, include:
-Pregnancy
-History of Radiotherapy of the Head and Neck
-Recent radiographic panel taken within 12 months of your visit with us AND in legible form: digital file that can be read by our practice software, not printed photos. Qualifying previous x-rays must be sent to us via email in advance of your visit.
Please bring any questions you may have and we want to work with you to accommodate your wants with your needs.

Do you place dental implants?

Dental implants involve multiple stages, and you can start the process right here in our office. We will plan the restoration first, place the implant and after the healing time has passed, we add the crown on top of your implant to give you an esthetic, functional, and long-lasting bionic tooth.

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Q&A with Dr. Ayres

Dentist in Bee Cave

Debora L. Ayres, DDS, AGD

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