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Office Information
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Services we offer...
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Comprehensive examinations for infants, children, and teens
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Orthodontics (braces, space maintainers, expansion and habit appliances)
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Esthetic (tooth colored) fillings and bonding procedures
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Emergency care for dental infections and trauma
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Dental cleanings and preventive dentistry instruction
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Nitrous oxide analgesia, in-office conscious sedation and hospital dentistry
How appointments are scheduled...
We strive to schedule appointments at your convenience and when time is available. Morning appointments for preschoolers will usually catch them when they are the most cooperative. Likewise, children with a lot of work to be done should be seen in the morning. We realize that after-school appointments are often most convenient. However, there may be times when we will need to schedule your appointment earlier in the day.
Yes, you may stay with your child during the visit...
We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination. During future visits, if you choose, you may observe your child receiving treatment. Please feel free to ask questions at any time. For safety and privacy of all patients, children who are not being treated should remain in the reception room with a supervising adult.
In an emergency...
We are available Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. At other times, our answering machine will provide you with the phone number of the doctor on call.
Payment Options...
Payment is due at the time treatment is provided. We accept cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, and Care Credit. We also accept most dental insurances including Tricare (United Concordia) for military families. Every effort will be made to provide a treatment plan which fits your timetable and budget and gives your child the best possible care.
Dental Insurance...
You must be familiar with your insurance plan. As a courtesy to you, we will try to estimate what your plan covers and file your claim electronically on the day of treatment. However, we cannot and do not guarantee what your insurance will or will not pay on your claim because we do not have the contract with your insurance company; you do. Typically, most insurance plans pay between 50%-80% and imply that any fee greater than their "allowable fee" is unreasonable or well above what most dentists charge. This is simply not true. What your insurance plan does cover is determined by how much you or your employer paid for coverage and the type of plan your employer set up. In general, less expensive plans will use lower "allowable fees". Regardless of what your insurance company pays, you are ultimately responsible for any account balance.
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