Hello, I'm Dr. James Puccio. Over my years as a dentist, I've developed a philosophy of care that guides everything I do, and it really comes down to a few simple beliefs.

First, I believe good dentistry should be affordable. You don't always need the most expensive procedure to save a tooth, and I'll always walk you through the options that make the most sense for you.

I also believe that if it isn't broken, we don't fix it. If a filling, crown, or other restoration is still doing its job, there's no reason to replace it.

Conserving your natural tooth structure matters to me too. People are living longer, and I want your teeth to outlast you. So with any filling, crown, or procedure, I remove only what's necessary and protect as much of your healthy tooth as I can.

Prevention ties it all together. Two cleanings a year, brushing and flossing twice a day, and catching little problems early keeps the fixes small and simple.

I also like staying on top of newer options that make care easier. Two I'm excited about are Lumineers, which need little or no tooth reduction and often no numbing at all, and micro-implants, an affordable way to replace missing teeth or help secure dentures.