Do you accept insurance? Do you accept assignment? Do you direct bill?

People often ask these questions at the same time because they have a hard time understanding their insurance. If you have any confusion on your end, bring your insurance details in for our team to help you decipher.

Do you take dual insurance? Do you direct bill both insurances? Will I have to pay if I have 2 insurances?

To find out what your insurances allow, we’ll need your help in determining your individual plan. We will gladly send a pre-determination to get an idea of the cost to you for major treatment.

Do you take Social Services or Indian Affairs patients?

Our practice’s core values ensure that all clients are welcome in our office.

How long will the first appointment take? What can I expect from it?

We need over an hour to thoroughly assess your teeth and gums and develop an action plan for addressing problems. If you would like to have your cleaning done on the same day, you’ll need to factor that time into your appointment.

Can a cleaning be done in one appointment?

That depends on how long it’s been since your last cleaning and how healthy your gums are. Some patients only need two yearly cleanings. But others must adhere to a strict maintenance program of cleanings to have a healthy mouth.

Do I have to get x-rays?

If you have had x-rays taken in the last year, please call your other office and have them forwarded to save money. Our dentist can’t treat you without x-rays which allow her to examine areas between teeth she couldn’t see otherwise.

Pregnancy and the Dentist - Moms Want to Know Part two

Part 2—What Expectant Moms Want to Know

What Expectant Moms Want to Know Part 2. Maybe you’re a soon-to-be mom yourself. You may find comfort in knowing, like you, that many pregnant women have questions about their oral health during pregnancy. This is the second blog in this series covering that very topic!

Dental Work Requiring Medications and Pregnancy

Any general dentist should assess your needs as a pregnant mother BEFORE administering anything. If they don’t ask you any questions before wanting to give you something, run, not walk, to the nearest exit and leave.

There are common medications used in dental offices, but all information is needed before anything is administered.

Any anaesthesia administered will be minimal and stress on you or your baby will be avoided at all possible costs.

If you should require an antibiotic, it will be administered due to the severity of the infection. They will be prescribed to be safe for you and your baby.

Are X-Rays Safe for My Baby During Pregnancy?

Many x-rays taken during planned dental cleanings or exams can be postponed until after the baby is born. There’s no reason to take any undue risks.

However, an x-ray may become necessary in an emergency situation, to find out what’s going on in your mouth.

Should that occur, you can find some comfort in knowing the American College of Radiology, American Dental Association, and American College of Gynecology all agree that no single dental x-ray will harm your unborn child. The dentist and staff should, however, take special precautions when using the appropriate shielding.

We’re pleased to offer a FREE report that provides additional important dental information. Why not get your copy now? The Consumer’s Guide to Straighter, Whiter Teeth is just a click away. And it’s absolutely FREE.

Also, for additional information, make an appointment, or have a question answered, you’re more than welcome to call us at 587-317-4161 or click here to visit our website.

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