Our frequently asked
question section will hopefully be able to answer immediate
questions you have on general information, emergency situations
and other areas of our services including, root canal therapy,
gum disease, cosmetic dentistry, fillings and dentures. If
this area does not answer your questions please feel free to
give us a call! General questions and emergencies are listed on this page. The other areas are linked to individual pages
found in the links below.
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Emergencies
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Click on the topics below for more FAQ's.
Root Canal Therapy
Gum Disease
Cosmetic Dentistry
Partials and Dentures
Fillings |
Q: Can I pay using my insurance?
A: We accept most forms of insurance and as a courtesy will process your claim for you. The patient is responsible for payment of any portion not covered by insurance at the time of service.
Q: Do you call to remind me of my appointment?
A: We call with a reminder two days before your appointment.
Q: What if I need to cancel my appointment?
A: We request a cancellation notification 48 hours in advance. This way, we can offer your appointment to someone else who might be waiting.
Q: Do you accept credit cards?
A: Yes. We accept most types of credit cards, including MasterCard and VISA.
Q: Do you have payment plans?
A: Yes, for some procedures, the patient pays for part of the cost at one appointment and completes the payment at the next appointment. We also have a program called Care Credit which in which the patient gets acceptance verification within 20 minutes from an outside lending institution.
Q: What type of dentistry does this office offer?
A: We perform all phases of general dentistry, including fillings, teeth cleanings, root canals, extractions, and more. Additionally, our office provides more advanced services such as dental implants, orthodontics (including Invisalign), and cosmetic dentistry.
Emergencies
Q: My tooth just aches. Even when I don't do anything like eating it just has a dull ache...what's wrong?
A: More than likely, you have a tooth that is dying. Confirmation and identification of the offending tooth is necessary by your dentist.
Q: My tooth feels pretty good most of the time - except when I bite on it I get a sharp, lancing pain. It may or may not happen every time I bite on it. Sometimes it seems like I just hit it a certain way with certain foods and I get that nasty "Zing"... what's up?
A: More than likely, you have a fractured tooth. Sometimes a crown can hold a tooth together and eliminate the problem. Other times, a root canal or even extraction is needed.
Q: My tooth hurt all by itself, like you've described, and then went away... do you think I'll be alright?
A: Hard to say. There's a very good chance that you have a tooth that is dying. I would recommend having your tooth checked out. Dentists and endodontists can perform a vitality test, which can help determine if your tooth is healthy or not
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