Services:
- Bonding / Cosmetic Dentistry for Children
- Tooth Colored Fillings
- Sealants
- Bleaching / Whitening
- Mouthguards
- Emergency Service
- Nitrous Oxide
Appointments:
Our office appreciates your promptness in arriving for your child’s dental visit. We reserve a specific
time for your child according to their dental needs and level of cooperation. Middle and high school
children are given priority for late afternoon appointments. We request that children in preschool
and primary grades be scheduled early in the day when they are more rested, alert and more
receptive to treatment. Please be aware that in a practice limited to the care of children, all
treatment cannot be done after school hours because they are limited and in high demand. It may be
necessary for your child to miss school for their dental appointment. We realize that occasionally this
may inconvenience some parents, but it is the child we must always consider. Dental appointments are
excused absences from school and we will gladly provide a school excuse form for your child.
We value your time and will do our best to remain on schedule throughout the day. We do ask that you
please remember that each child in our office is an individual and some may require more patience and
“TLC” than others. We also experience the occasional emergency which may cause delays in our
scheduling. We ask for your patience and that you please keep in mind that your child may be the next
one needing our extra attention.
As a courtesy, our office will attempt to contact you for confirmation 1-2 days prior to your child’s
appointment. However, we do ask that the parents/guardians assume responsibility for their child’s
appointment time. Your cooperation in making and keeping appointments is essential. No Charge will
be made for rescheduling your appointments provided 24 hours notice is given. Your child’s time can
then be given to another patient in need of dental care. Repeated missed appointments of any kind or
short term cancellations (within 24 hours) without proper notification may be subject to dismissal
from our practice.
Our office hours are by appointment only. Please call to find out our hours of operation.
Emergencies:
We make every effort to treat children in pain or who have had an accident as quickly as possible. If
there is ever a problem , please do not hesitate to call. Our dentist is on call 24 hours a day. If your
child is experiencing pain, we ask that you please place your child’s emergency needs above their school
and social schedules and above your own work schedules. Please accept the first appointment that we
have available to relieve your child of pain. For the parents of our regularly scheduled patients, we
ask for your understanding about any delays this may impose on your appointment time. If it were
your child in need of emergency services, you would appreciate the same prompt service, even though
it comes at the time sacrifice of others.
Financial Policy:
Fees: Our fees are based on the actual work provided and the time involved. The treatment plan,
including the total fee, will be presented at the initial visit. Payment is due at the time dental
treatment is provided unless prior arrangements have been made with one of our financial
coordinators. For your convenience we accept: cash, checks, Visa, and Mastercard. We also offer
personalized financial arrangements on extensive dental treatment plans. For separated or divorced
parents, the parent who brings the child to the office is responsible for payment of fees charged for
that child’s care. If another agrees to payment responsibility, that person must provide an
acknowledgment in writing of their desire to pay for care. It is the responsibility of the person
bringing the child to the office to obtain a written agreement and to inform the other person of care
being provided.
Dental Insurance: We participate with and submit claims for some insurance companies. Please call our
office for more information.
If we do not participate with your insurance plan, our staff will assist in processing your insurance
forms. Bring a copy of the form with the top portion filled out and any explanation of benefits to the
first visit.
Remember that you, not your insurance carrier, are ultimately responsible for payment of
services rendered in our office.
|
