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FAQs
Answers to Your Dental Questions
- Crowns, veneers, onlays, inlays, and partials…Where can I learn more about these procedures?
- Do I have to floss every day? Is it really that important?
- How can I replace a missing tooth?
- How do you look out for the safety of your patients?
- Why do I need X-rays?
- Do you accept dental insurance?
- What payment methods do you accept, and what are your financing options?
Q) Crowns, veneers, onlays, inlays, and partials...Where can I learn more about these procedures?
A) Our patient library is a great resource for learning about dental procedures. You can also review our services pages for more information. If you have questions about these or other dental procedures, don't hesitate to call us. We would be happy to explain any aspect of your dental care or our service offerings.
Q) Do I have to floss every day? Is it really that important?
A) Yes! Floss loosens food particles, plaque, and tartar trapped between teeth. In addition to irritating gums, causing gum disease, and promoting cavities, these three culprits cause bad breath. If you need help learning how to floss quickly and effectively, our hygienist will gladly teach you some tricks to make your daily oral healthcare routine easy.
Q) How can I replace a missing tooth?
A) Patients who are missing teeth can choose from bridges, partials, full dentures, or dental implants to complete their smiles. Dental implants will improve your smile and your lifestyle. They look, feel, and function like natural teeth because of a titanium anchor attached to the jawbone. Implants can also anchor bridges, partials, or full dentures to eliminate slipping.
Q) How do you look out for the safety of your patients?
A) Very well, actually! In addition to following guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and OSHA, we use disposable products as often as possible. Between each patient visit, we thoroughly clean treatment rooms and sterilize reusable instruments in an autoclave. If you have questions about our safety and sterilization methods, call us. We'll answer your questions with enthusiasm because we love dentistry and our patients.
Q) Why do I need X-rays?
A) Dental radiographs, or X-rays, provide us with valuable information because with them, we can see what's going on beneath, between, and under your teeth and gums. We can also detect problems in existing dental work, as well as receding bone and abscesses. For instance, cavities and gum disease show up as dark places on white teeth and bone images.
Q) Do you accept dental insurance?
A) Yes. We are a provider for a few insurance plans and will file your out-of-network insurance claims electronically. Please expect to pay your co-pay or deductible at your visit. If your insurance provider does not pay their estimated portion, we will adjust your account to reflect the balance due or credit amount. If you have questions, just give us a call!
Q) What payment methods do you accept, and what are your financing options?
A) We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. If you would like to finance your dental work, we can help you apply for CareCredit. With low and no-interest loans, CareCredit has helped many people across the globe afford the dental work they need and the smile makeovers they want.