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Don't brush off regular checkups to the dentist! Regular dental checkups are essential to maintaining good oral health. We encourage regular checkups at least every six months. Seeing the dentist twice a year is recommended because your dentist can:

Check for problems that you might not see or feel
Find early signs of decay
Treat oral health problems early, while they are still manageable

Regular checkups include a thorough cleaning, polishing, and an oral exam by the doctor. During the oral exam, the doctor checks the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue. At each visit, the doctor also checks old fillings and restorations because constant pressure from chewing, grinding, or clenching can cause them to wear away, chip, or crack.

x-rays

Your first visit to the doctor typically includes an x-ray that allows the doctor to view the structure of the jaw, the position of any teeth that have not yet erupted, malformed roots, and tooth decay.

The initial visit also involves getting your medical history. When you share your medical history with the doctor, be sure to provide complete, up-to-date information on your health. Inform your dentist if you have experienced recent hospitalization or surgery, or if you have recently been ill. Also tell the doctor the names, doses, and frequency of any medications you are taking — whether prescription or over-the-counter products — and the name of your physician. Inform the doctor of any changes in your health or medications. It is also important to bring up any fears you may have about dental treatment.

The information collected in your first visit will help the doctor select the safest and most effective method of treatment for you.

We realize that every person’s financial situation is different. For this reason, we have worked hard to provide a variety of payment options to help you receive the dental care you want. These options will allow you to enjoy a healthy, beautiful smile while respecting your budget. Dental treatment is an excellent investment in an individual’s medical and psychological well-being. We are always available to answer your questions or assist you in any way.

For our patients with dental insurance, we are happy to submit your insurance claim for services provided. Please be aware that some insurance companies pay a fixed allowance for certain procedures and others pay a percentage of the charge. It is your responsibility to pay any deductible amount, coinsurance, or any other balance left unpaid by your insurance company. This ESTIMATED portion is due at or prior to your initial appointment. If the particular procedure requires several appointments, we will expect half the payment at the initial appointment with full payment by the last.

For your convenience, we provide the following payment options:

Cash or check: 5% courtesy allowance (for same day payment from patients without insurance).
Major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
Health Care Credit Line (No interest payment plan): Care Credit. This option is subject to credit approval ($500 minimum).

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