Frequently Asked Questions
What can I
expect at my first visit?
The first visit takes about an hour
and a half. We perform a very thorough exam. Your entire oral health is
important to us, so no aspect of your mouth and it's function is left out.
This initial visit includes:
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X-rays of your
teeth. These
fall into two
categories: some
x-rays are taken
inside your
mouth and give
us an up close
view of the
tooth, good for
seeing cavities
and infections
of the tooth,
bone and gums.
The other x-ray
(panoramic) is
taken outside of
your mouth, and
shows us your
entire jaw, TMJ,
all the teeth,
especially
wisdom teeth,
and sinuses.
This is a great
tool for
evaluating the
wisdom teeth,
TMJ, and is a
great cancer
screening tool.
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Periodontal
evaluation is a
close look at
your gums and
bone structure
that surround
your teeth and
hold them in
place. We
evaluate every
millimeter
checking for any
tissue
infections
called gum
disease or
periodontal
disease. Gum
disease is a
silent infection
most of the
time, but can
become acute and
very painful.
Our goal is to
prevent a big
painful
infection and
tooth loss with
timely care
using the most
advanced
diagnostics and
treatment
available to
dentistry today.
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The periodontal
evaluation is
the tool that we
use to determine
what level of
care you need.
If your gums are
typically
healthy a
regular cleaning
is the correct
level of care,
however as the
health of your
mouth decreases
the level and
frequency of
care we
prescribe for
you must be more
involved.
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The
comprehensive
exam will
evaluate your
teeth, jaws,
gums, bone, TMJ,
how your jaw
functions and
cosmetics. We
then put all of
the information
together,
prioritize any
treatment and
thoroughly
explain and
discuss our
diagnoses and
recommendations.
If you are in
pain, or have a
specific concern
we can schedule
an appointment
that will focus
on that specific
problem alone.
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Cosmetic
consultations
are FREE!! So,
if you would
like to improve
your smile, and
would like
information
about what we
can do for you,
just give us a
call and ask for
your FREE
cosmetic
consultation.
Where are you located?
We are located at the corner
of Parmer and Silver Creek, a few blocks west of Mopac, right in front of
Cool River Café. The physical address is 3951 West Parmer Lane, Suite 200,
Austin, TX 78727.
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Do you accept my insurance?
YES! WE ACCEPT ALMOST ANY
INSURANCE, EXCEPT THOSE THAT REQUIRE YOU TO SEE A SPECIFIC DENTIST. We do
all the insurance claim work for you. This includes calling the insurance
company to get benefit information, interpreting this information, filling
out and filing the insurance claim, which includes submitting x-rays,
pictures, and other supporting documentation to maximize your benefits.
Do I need to have insurance to utilize your services?
No! many of our patients have no insurance at all. Don't wait to get
insurance before making an appointment. Good, timely preventative care will
actually save you huge amounts of money in the long run, regardless of
insurance.
How much is it going to cost?
Cosmetic consultations
are FREE!! Our typical new patient exam and x-rays is $160-170.
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