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What to Expect at Your First Visit to Today's Dental
A first impression is everything, and at Today's Dental we want your first visit to our practice to be welcoming, comfortable, and fun. Our goal is to give you a bright, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
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Our practice understands that your first visit to the dentist's office can be intimidating! The doctors and team at Today's Dental want to make you feel relaxed about receiving dental treatment. We make it our goal to provide you with a fun, beneficial experience that helps you stay healthy and happy. We welcome you to Today's Dental, and look forward to working with you and your smile!
During your first visit to Today's Dental our doctors will:
- Take time listening to your concerns and expectations
- Review with you your complete dental AND medical history
- Take an X-ray of your mouth and jaw (if needed)
- Discuss with you the different treatments we provide
- Answer any questions you may have
- Go over each of our flexible payment plans so you can chose which is best for you
Once your doctor has gone over all your paperwork, and all of your questions have been answered, you will begin your first exam!
After your first exam, it is important to continue scheduling regular checkups.
Regular checkups are important for a healthy mouth and healthy body!
Here are a couple things you can expect during a routine dental exam:
Regular dental checkups are very important! You should be visiting the dentist every six months - that's twice a year! Here are a couple things you can expect at your regular checkup:
- Teeth cleaning: Your hygienist will perform a professional cleaning of your teeth. First your hygienist will floss your teeth. After that they will use special dental tools to remove any plaque and tartar that may be built up on the surface of your teeth. Lastly, your hygienist will polish your teeth to make them appear brighter and smoother.
- Exam: After your teeth have been properly cleaned, your dentists will examine your mouth, teeth, and gums to make sure that you don't have any signs of decay or gingivitis and periodontal disease. Your dentists will also check any old fillings or other restorative work to make sure that nothing needs to be fixed.
In between checkups it is important for you to take care of your teeth and gums! Be sure to brush your teeth at least three times a day, and floss at least once. This will help minimize the amount of plaque and tartar build up that can lead to tooth decay and disease. If you need help learning how to properly brush and floss, please ask at your next office visit and we will be happy to show you how!
To schedule your next regular checkup, please call (480) 893-2273. Remember, you should be visiting your dentist every six months for a dental checkup - that's twice a year!
Our practice hours are:
- Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm
- Friday 8am - 1pm
Gentle care, that's also gentle on your budget!
Your smile is a wonderful investment offering lifelong benefits!
Costs
The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the individual case. All possible fees and payment options will be discussed during your first visit and before any treatments are received. If you have any questions about the cost of your treatment please feel free to ask your doctor or the staff at any time.
Our practice offers several payments plans that have been designed to be convenient and affordable for all of our patients. Our practice accepts most insurance plans, and we are happy to take care of all the necessary insurance paperwork for you.
Fees
Our practice has established the following financial policy in an effort to keep your fees low, while still maintaining the highest level of professional care:
- If a full payment is made at the beginning of the treatment, we will offer a fee discount since no additional bookkeeping will be required. If you have insurance coverage, we will offer a discount for your portion of the payment that is not covered by your provider.
- We offer flexible financial payment options designed to fit your individual needs over a period of time.
- For your convenience we accept VISA and MASTERCARD.
Insurance
If you have insurance coverage for your dental treatments, we can help you determine which portion of your insurance will cover your treatment. We will help in every way that we can to file your claim, and work with your insurance provider from our office on your behalf.
If you have questions regarding costs, fees, and insurance, please contact our practice at (480) 893-2273.
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What to bring to your first dental exam
Please make sure you fill out each of these forms and bring them with you to your first dental appointment:
- New Patient Information Form
- Insurance and Financial Policy
- Privacy Practices Acknowledgement
- Your Insurance card, and any additional insurance information you might need to provide.
- Your wonderful smile!
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