At Brandon A. James DDS we are committed to providing our patients with the best possible care and superior services. We understand that visiting the dentist's office is often not high on the list of things people would choose to do with their time. To reduce the stress of filling out forms while sitting in the office, new and existing patients can update their information, request appointments and pay their bills online. We also recognize that patients have questions about their treatments and procedures and asking questions while in the dentist's chair is not always possible. To assist our patients in gaining a better understanding of dental procedures performed in our office we have compiled a variety of helpful articles and videos. It is our hope that by reviewing this information our patients will become more informed and a better able to understand the procedures they receive. We have attempted to make access to this information easy. It is most important to us that every visitor to our office has the best experience possible. Please never hesititate to contact us if you have any problem or suggestion of how we can serve you better.  

Dr. Brandon A. James

Questions & Answers


What is prosthodontics?

Prosthodontics is a dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association. It pertains to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues.

What is a prosthodontist?

A prosthodontist is a dentist who has completed dental school plus three additional years of advanced training and education in an ADA-accredited prosthodontic graduate program. They specialize in treating and handling dental and facial problems that involve restoring missing tooth and jaw structures. A prosthodontist is highly trained in cosmetics, dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, temporomandibular disorders (TMJ/TMD), and more.

How is a prosthodontist different from other dentists and dental specialists?

The term “prostho” means replacement and “dontist” means dealing with teeth. Essentially, prosthodontists are THE recognized experts when anything needs to be replaced in your mouth. This can range from a single tooth, multiple teeth, or all teeth and gums in the mouth. While many other dentists can do some of these treatments, prosthodontists are the specialists dedicated to this type of care. Prosthodontists have advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth. Prosthodontists are considered the leaders of the dental treatment plan. They regularly lead teams of general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions for your dental needs.

Why choose a prosthodontist?

Choose a prosthodontist because of their advanced education and training, efficiency, and expertise with advanced technology. Prosthodontists are extensively trained in state-of-the-art techniques and procedures for treating complex dental conditions and restoring optimum function and esthetics. Rigorous training and experience give prosthodontists a special understanding of the dynamics of a smile and the preservation of a healthy mouth.