Patient Forms and Documents
We value your time and want to make your dental experience as smooth as possible. Please take some time and look over our office policies. If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact us. To save time and ensure accuracy, please print and complete our New Patient Forms prior to your first appointment. If you have any questions while filling out these forms, our team is always here to help.
Our Insurance Partners
We accept and file all dental insurance but we are Preferred Providers for the following:
Aetna
Cigna
Delta Dental
Metlife
As a courtesy, our office will file your dental insurance for you. We will estimate what your insurance will pay and collect your portion or co‐pay at each visit. We will do our best to give you an accurate estimate but please remember that it is just an ESTIMATE. All charges are the patient’s responsibility regardless of any difference in our estimates and what the insurance actually pays.
Our trained staff will gladly assist you in understanding your dental plan. Upon request, we will submit pre‐treatment estimates to your insurance company for their pre‐approval. This often takes several weeks and may not be possible for all treatment.
Financial Policy
Thank you for choosing our office for your dental needs. To maintain the practice operations and prevent potential misunderstandings, we ask patients to accept and adhere to the following financial arrangements regarding their dental treatment.
Appointment Scheduling and Cancellations
We know your time is valuable, which is why we offer convenient appointment scheduling through our website or by phone. If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please contact our office at least 24 hours in advance. This allows us to accommodate other patients and ensure our schedule runs smoothly. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Emergency Dental Care
Dental emergencies can happen when you least expect them. If you experience a dental emergency, such as a toothache, broken tooth, or any other urgent dental issue, please call our office immediately. We prioritize emergency cases and will do our best to see you as quickly as possible to provide relief and treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
We believe that informed patients make the best decisions about their oral health. That’s why we provide a selection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you better understand dental procedures, preventive care, and common dental concerns.
Buy toothbrushes with soft bristles. Medium and firm ones can damage teeth and gums. Use soft pressure, for 2 minutes, two times a day.
Both powered and manual toothbrushes clean teeth well. Manual brushes with mixed bristle heights or angled bristles clean better than those with all flat, even bristles. Powered toothbrushes may be easier if you have trouble using your hands.
Set a reminder to replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Toss it sooner if the bristles look bent or splayed out. Bent bristles don’t clean as well. (They’re also a sign you may be brushing too hard.)
Most toothpastes will clear away bacteria growth and acids from food and drinks. Toothpastes with the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance always have fluoride, which strengthens and protects teeth. If you want a non-fluoride option, stores carry toothpastes and powders made with natural ingredients that don’t have ADA testing and approval.
If cold or hot food or drinks make you cringe, pick a toothpaste for sensitive teeth and let your dentist know.
There’s no getting around the need to get around your teeth daily with dental floss. It clears food and plaque from between teeth and under the gumline. If you don’t, plaque hardens into tartar, which forms wedges and widens the space between teeth and gums, causing pockets. Over time, gums pull away and teeth loosen.
Either waxed or unwaxed floss will do the job. Using floss picks or interdental brushes is another easy option.
Mouthwashes for cavity protection, sensitivity, and fresh breath may help when you use them with regular brushing and flossing — but not instead of daily cleanings. Your dentist can recommend the best type for you.
Some people need twice-daily rinses for gum health or alcohol-free washes for dry mouth.
Kids under 6 shouldn’t use mouthwash to avoid the chance of them swallowing it.
Regular exams help spot trouble early to prevent bigger and more costly treatments later.
A dental hygienist will start by cleaning buildup from your teeth. Then the dentist will probe spots on the surfaces and near the gumline with special tools. If it’s been a while between appointments, you may have some sore and sensitive areas.
You should get an exam every 6 months, or more often if your dentist recommends it. Find one who makes you feel at ease and lets you know what to expect. Often the dread of seeing the dentist turns to big relief when the visit is over and you have a care plan set up. Being positive as a parent can help your kids overcome any of their fears.
Medical and dental experts study the use of X-rays and set limits for their safety. Your dentist should take as few as possible. Sometimes dentists may recommend X-rays to diagnose a special problem. Advancements in technology means today’s digital X-rays release much less radiation and are safer than in the past.
Expect to get them during a first exam after not seeing a dentist for a while. This helps check tooth and gum health. If you have gum disease, the dentist may want pictures every 6 months. For regular check-ups, it’s about every 2 years, depending on your dentist’s plan.
Kids have more X-rays done than adults because their teeth are changing and because they get cavities more easily.
Fluoride helps make teeth strong and prevents decay. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Dental Association (ADA), and the CDC all agree that kids should use fluoride toothpaste for brushing, taking care not to swallow it.
Adults benefit from using fluoride to protect their teeth, too.
Cavities break through the surface enamel of teeth, and they’ll probably get bigger unless you close them off with fillings.
Your dentist will numb your mouth before drilling around the cavity to prep it. A combination of strong materials or a white mix called a composite goes into the cavity soft and then hardens as it dries. You may feel pain or pressure when getting the numbing shot and during the drilling.
Once set, fillings can last a long time but need replacing if they break or wear down.
Yes, sweets and foods with acid, like candy and soda, could stick to teeth and lead to cavities. Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause oral cancer and gum disease.
While teeth are strong enough to chew ice and tear open packages, this can break them and stress your jaws. Gritting or grinding down on teeth when you’re stressed may crack them.
Biting your nails is another bad habit. It pulls your jaw out of position and changes how your teeth fit together.
