What are your office hours? Our office hours are monday through thursday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Our office is closed friday through sunday and on major holidays. Early morning appointments are available. Contact us for more details. For emergency service call our office during regular business hours. For after hours emergencies call (480) 789-2979. |
| Do You Accept Referrals?
Of course we accept referrals! We are committed to providing our patients with the highest-quality dental care available and we appreciate it when they care enough to "share" us with their friends and neighbors. Ask us about our Share Care card which is redeemable for a $25.00 credit* toward any dental service. *Restrictions apply, contact our office for further details. |
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What are my payment options?
We accept cash, checks, VISA, and Mastercard.Special financing is available for patients with approved credit.* Amounts not covered by insurance are the patient's responsibility and are due at the time services are rendered. *Patient payment plans are underwritten by CareCredit, the leader in patient/client financing. For more information visit their website: http://www.carecredit.com. |
Do you accept insurance? We accept most insurance plans and we will even submit your claims for you. If you have any questions as to whether or not our office accepts your particular insurance plan please give us a call. Our friendly staff will be glad to assist you. Please remember that any portion not paid by your insurance company is your responsibility and is due at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been made. |
You mention digital X-rays. What makes digital different? Digital X-rays use much less radiation than the old-fashioned X-rays of yesterday. Think of it as having a digital photograph taken of your teeth.The digital image can be adjusted, rotated, enlarged, duplicated, and stored on a hard drive just like a digital photograph. The best part is that you get to see your own X-ray images displayed on a monitor right in front of you should the doctor need to discuss your X-ray results . |
| How often should I have dental checkups? You should have a checkup and cleaning twice a year to help maintain your dental health. It is important to have regular checkups not only to check for tooth decay, but also to screen for oral cancer, gum disease, and any other conditions that might have serious consequences if not caught early. And don't forget that you also get a good thorough cleaning to remove calculus (tartar) and plaque. This is followed up with a nice polishing to help you look your best! |
What is an intra-oral camera? An intra-oral (or intraoral) camera is just like a small digital video camera that the doctor uses to take a real-time full-color video of your mouth. A picture is worth a thousand words and you actually get to see what the doctor is explaining to you on a monitor right in front of your chair! The intra-oral camera has been a valuable tool for patient education and for documenting patients' dental care. |
| Are battery-powered toothbrushes better than regular toothbrushes? Battery-powered toothbrushes such as the Sonicare© are specially designed to reduce plaque and minimize calculus buildup which helps to prevent gum disease. Battery-powered brushes make it easy to get into hard-to-reach places--even around orthodontic work--with ease. Regular toothbrushes work great but may not get under the gumline or between the teeth as easily. Don't have a Sonicare© toothbrush? Check out our special offer on our APPOINTMENTS page. |
How often do I need to brush and floss? Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once per day. This helps control plaque and bacteria that damage teeth and cause dental disease. If plaque turns to calculus (tartar), it can damage the gums and bone, possibly causing gum disease. Brushing removes food, plaque, and bacteria from most of the tooth and gum surfaces. Flossing finishes the work off nicely by cleaning between the teeth and below the gumline. |
