• What can I expect at my first appointment?
• How do I know if you accept my insurance?
• What dental plans do you accept?
• Do you do teeth whitening?
• Do you perform teeth straightening?
• What can I do to stop snoring?
• What kind of filling materials do you offer?
• Will my insurance cover white fillings on posterior teeth?
• Do you have Nitrous Oxide available?
• Do you perform sleep dentistry?

What can I expect at my first appointment?
At your first appointment, we take all necessary films (x-rays) to provide you with a complete comprehensive exam and diagnosis of your overall dental health. In the case that we have a hygiene
appointment available, you may have a cleaning on the same day, but usually you will have a second
appointment to perform your cleaning.

Once your exam is complete, we provide you with a treatment plan and an estimate of what your costs
will be for needed treatment. Keep in mind that this is an estimate only, we can not fully know what
your insurance covers until they have paid your claim. You are responsible for whatever your insurance
does not pay.

How do I know if you accept my insurance?
The best way to find out is to call your dental insurance provider and find out if we are a preferred
provider for your plan. Even if we are not a preferred provider, and you are able to go to any dentist,
chances are very high that we accept your plan. Once you have spoken to your insurance company,
call us and we will be happy to assist you further.

What dental plans do you accept?
We accept many plans as long as they are a PPO. We do not accept any managed care or HMO plans,
and we do not accept Medi-Cal.

Do you do teeth whitening?
There are three ways of obtaining a whiter smile. We have the professional strength white strips available,
we make custom bleach trays, or we feature "ZOOM!," the latest cutting-edge whitening process.

The custom bleach tray option consists of two appointments. The first appointment we make alginate
impressions of your mouth and have custom bleaching trays created. The next appointment, one week
later, you receive your whitening material. At this time you try on your new custom trays and we make
any necessary modifications.

With "ZOOM!" we apply a special whitening gel and use a special lamp that produces results in only a
single 45 minute treatment. For those not wanting to deal with strips or trays, and wanting immediate
results, "ZOOM!" is a great option.

Do you perform teeth straightening?
Yes. We carry "Invisalign," a teeth straightening set of aligners that gently move the teeth and are
virtually invisible. The clear, removable aligners are changed every two weeks as your teeth move
into their new positions. We check your progress every month or two to ensure that the realignment
is progressing correctly.

Because the aligners are removabler, you can eat your normal foods, and brush and floss as normal.

What can I do to stop snoring?
Snoring isn't sexy, neither are heart disease, sudden cardiac death, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, depression and even erectile dysfunction. Nor are the accidents caused by the drowsy driving related to
sleep apnea. Snoring itself can have serious medical consequences.

We have joined a group of dentists associated with Snoring Isn't Sexy that are committed to helping you
stop snoring. Using prescription oral appliances, custom fit to meet your specific oral needs, we can
mitigate many of the physical problems that cause snoring to occur. Contact us today to schedule an
appointment to see which of the oral appliances available today can help you stop snoring, tonight.

What kind of filling materials do you offer?
We have two different materials that we use for fillings. The first is an amalgam (silver) filling that is
predominately used in posterior teeth. The amalgam is a great option due to the fact that it withstands
the greatest amount of chewing pressure. We also have the composite material (white) that is used all of the time in anterior teeth, and is also an option for those that prefer the more aesthetically pleasing
choice in posterior teeth. The advantage to the composite is that it actually is bonded to the tooth; the
disadvantage is it does not withstand the chewing pressure quite as well as the amalgam does. We will
be happy to discuss this further with you once we have done a complete oral evaluation, and you may
then choose one or a combination of these options, depending on where the fillings need to be placed.

Will my insurance cover white fillings on posterior teeth?
Once again we strongly recommend that you call your insurance company and inquire about your plan
benefits. Most insurance companies do not cover the white fillings on back teeth. Often, plans pay up to
the amount of the amalgam filling leaving you with a higher co-pay out of pocket.

Do you have Nitrous Oxide available?
We do have Nitrous Oxide, also known as laughing gas, available for those patients that would feel more
comfortable with the relaxing effects of the nitrous. The gas does not put you to sleep, or eliminate the
need for anesthetic. When you are finished with your appointment you may resume normal activities;
you do not need to bring anyone with you to drive you home.

Do you perform sleep dentistry?
We do not perform sleep dentistry, but your insurance company may be able to provide you with a name
of someone in your plan or your area that does.

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