Questions We Hear Often

We bill most PPO dental plans and file the claim for you. Whether we are in network depends on your plan, so ask us before you book. Our fees page explains how each type of plan works.

Tell us when you call. We give a written estimate before treatment starts, so you know the fee before you say yes. Financing is offered by third-party lenders. Approval and terms are set by the lender.

Ask us when you call and we'll tell you plainly whether we can bill it for your visit.

We numb the area before treatment you would feel and check that it is working. Tell us if you feel anything and we stop. We can't promise you will feel nothing.

Our emergency page lists what to call us about and what to do first. Swelling that spreads to your face, eye or neck, or trouble breathing or swallowing, needs an emergency room or 911.

We hold time each weekday for urgent visits. Whether we can see you the same day depends on the schedule when you call, and we tell you on the phone.

Tell us when you call. You can raise a hand to stop, wear headphones and ask for each step to be explained first. Ask which comfort options the practice offers, who gives them and how you are watched during them.

A new-patient exam takes about an hour. An urgent visit lasts as long as the problem needs, and we tell you what to expect when you call.

Yes. Ask at scheduling or at your visit. The estimate lists the treatment, the visits it takes and what it will cost.

We treat adults and teens. For younger children, ask us when you call and we'll tell you what we can do or point you to a children's dentist.

The dentist decides from your teeth, your gums and your history. Ask at your exam.

Call us as soon as you know, so someone else can use the time.