Marco Island Glossary of Dentistry Terms
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Dry Mouth
Dry mouth, or xerostomia (zeer-o-STOE-me-uh), refers to a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don’t make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Dry mouth is often due to the side effect of certain medications or aging issues or as a result of radiation therapy for cancer. Less often, dry mouth may be caused by a condition that directly affects the salivary glands.
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WHAT OUR PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY:
Exceptionally Professional
Just had another session with Lorraine, a first class hygienist. As usual, she was exceptionally professional in her manner andRead more “Exceptionally Professional”
Very Pleased
As is always the case, the staff were friendly, efficient, and caring. I am very pleased with the oral care I am receiving from IslandRead more “Very Pleased”
Great Experience!
Doctor and Staff are Top Notch!
I called Dr. Van Dyke’s office and explained my emergency situation. I was then told to come right over and would be squeezed in. My problem was then rectified very quickly. All future options were explained in detail. Doctor and staff are topRead more “Doctor and Staff are Top Notch!”
Honest Dentist
My family and I have been going to Dr Schultz for approx 30 years, Dr Schultz and his staff have always made going to the dentist a comfortable experience for all of us. I highly recommend his practice to anyone in search of a highly qualified, and honestRead more “Honest Dentist”
Thank You!!!
Delightful Staff!
Friendly professional service. Appointment times are promptly met. Highly recommend. Always pleasantly surprised how delightful the entire staff is to dealRead more “Delightful Staff!”
One word. Surprising!
Amazing staff!
Love this place!! Amazing staff and they care so much for their patients. The doctors take time with you and really care for you. Thank you Island TowerRead more “Amazing staff!”
Extremely Friendly
Wouldn’t recommend any dentist but them.
Caring & Friendly
Fantastic office!!! Everyone is very professional, caring and friendly. I would highly recommend Dr. Van Dyke and his team of wonderfulRead more “Caring & Friendly”
The Best!
Very happy with results. Staff is the best. Dr. Van Dyke does fillers asRead more “The Best!”
Dentist You Can Trust
Knowledgeable and Kind
Cody did an excellent job! She is the best hygienist I’ve had, very knowledgeable and kind. DR VAN Dyke is Great! Thank you forRead more “Knowledgeable and Kind”
Great Place!
This is a great place. I appreciate the service they provide and how well and nicely they answered all of my questions. If you need a Dentist in the Marco Island/Naples area this is yourRead more “Great Place!”
A Delightful Experience
A delightful experience from the entry greeting through the whole complete process. We went from talented , competent specialist x-ray person to another talented, competent hygienist specialist. Dr. Van Dyke is the epitome of dentistry competence. A dental visit doesn’t get any better thanRead more “A Delightful Experience”
Another Wonderful Visit
Another wonderful visit. Everyone that works at Island Tower Dentistry is top notch. The staff is friendly and always makes it a great experience. Highly recommend toRead more “Another Wonderful Visit”
Staff is Fantastic
Cody, my dental hygienist, is excellent. She is very skilled, thorough, conscientious, and kind. I highly recommend Cody. I could not be more pleased with the care and service I received today. The whole office staff isRead more “Staff is Fantastic”
A Winning Combination!
Friendly front desk staff, Cody is the best dental hygienist. She is knowledgeable, keeps my teeth looking great and has a great personality…. A winningRead more “A Winning Combination!”
Extremely Pleased
Dr. Van Dyke is a caring and knowledgeable dentist. Extremely pleased with myRead more “Extremely Pleased”
Found My New Dentist!
I had seen another dentist on the Island who was anything but honest. He was rushing to extract a tooth from 30 years ago that had a cyst and replace it with an implant. He was also recommending 2 root canals of the adjoining teeth. He presented my situation as urgent and caused unnecessary worry and cost by sending me to see “his” Endodontist. I ended up paying for yet another consult with a new Endodontist of my choice as I wanted a scan to prove these procedures were necessary —they were not according to the e-xrays.
Needless to say, I was nervous for my appointment at Island Tower Dentistry. However, I had a fantastic experience! Angela welcomed me in a very friendly manner.
I was also quite impressed with my hygienist, Lorraine. She was very helpful in putting me at ease. She seemed genuinely concerned about my situation and allowed me to provide the every detail since they set aside 2 hours for your first visit. She is personable, sweet and did a thorough job cleaning my teeth.
Dr. Van Dyke was extremely kind, thorough and listened intently to my concerns. During the physical examination he assured me that everything appeared to be fine, but wanted to review the scan and said he would follow up with a phone call. The very next morning he called to say that he also believe it was low risk and to monitor the situation of the cyst. And I do not need two root canals. I have complete confidence in Dr. Van Dyke and you should too!
I am happy to have found my new dentist and my new hygienist!
Quick and Flawless
I live on the southeast coast of Florida but on a recent trip to Marco Island I a crown fell off . I called Island Tower Dentistry and Dr. Van Dyke got me in within a few hours and flawlessly, quickly and painlessly recemented my crown. A greatRead more “Quick and Flawless”
Very Professional and Friendly
Had two teeth broken because I ate a frozen candy bar. They took me right in. I would recommend to anyone. Very professional andRead more “Very Professional and Friendly”
Beyond their Call of Duty
Professional and Prompt
Professional, prompt, friendly, knowledgeable andRead more “Professional and Prompt”
Thorough & Friendly
Very thorough and everyone is super friendly. Cody was my hygienist and she was theRead more “Thorough & Friendly”
A Very Thorough Professional
Dawn , my hygienist, was a very thorough professional . I felt that she cared about my dental health and explained the technique of flossing . I am happy with my visitRead more “A Very Thorough Professional”
An Awesome Job
I wish I had switched to Island Tower Dentistry sooner. I had to do periodontal root cleaning, and they did an awesome job. They have a keen eye on detail, and they did not exaggerate what my needs were in order to make more money. I’ll definitely recommend this office toRead more “An Awesome Job”