Yes. We welcome parents to join their children in the exam room. We believe that oral health is a team effort between the parent, child and provider. Only during moderate sedation will parents remain outside the treatment room while observing care.
Yes. Our office accepts most major PPO plans including Aetna, Ameritas, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Delta Dental, Dominion, GEHA, Metlife, United Concordia, United Healthcare and others. For further insurance inquiries, please contact our office.
Maybe. We always provide you with a treatment plan estimate before services are rendered. Our office works diligently to maximize your insurance benefits and provide you with information on what is covered prior to receiving services. We also recommend contacting your insurance and help you to get information on what benefits you have. Our billing team is always here to help you answer any insurance questions.
Yes. As a courtesy, our office will electronically submit claims on your behalf to your insurance company. We also send secondary claims to your secondary insurance plans on your behalf.
Yes. Voice control, as described by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, is a deliberate alteration of voice volume, tone, or pace to influence and direct the patient’s behavior. It is not “yelling” but rather the “don’t cross the street without an adult” voice. Not all patients respond to this technique and the objectives are limited with its use.
Please read more online with regard to recommendations and best practices by the AAPD.
https://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/BP_BehavGuide.pdf
Yes, but only with parents written and verbal permission. There are only three occasions that “protective stabilization” would be considered with the written and verbal consent of parent/guardian. For patients who are pre-cooperative with a dental emergency, patients that have moderate sedation, or special needs patients that require assistance for care. Neither the staff nor the doctor will hold your child down. Either parents will participate in a “knee to knee” exam or pharmacologic options may be explored. Again, only in the presence of a parent, with written and verbal consent, would “passive” restraints be used.
Please read more online with regard to recommendations and best practices by the AAPD.
https://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/BP_Protective.pdf
Yes. A dental radiograph is essential in providing appropriate restorative care. The process of completing a dental x-ray also provides insight to the behavior and cooperation of the patient during more difficult procedures ie dental restorations/cavities.
Please read more online with regard to recommendations and best practices by the AAPD.
https://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/BP_Radiographs.pdf
Yes. As part of an ongoing caries management plan SDF can be used to arrest and interrupt the caries process. While the exact mechanism of SDF is not understood the combination of properties from the fluoride (antimicrobial and fluorapatite creation) and silver (antimicrobial) has been shown clinically reduce tooth sensitivity with off-label use for arresting caries. The side effect of black staining of the treated surface of the demineralized or cavitated tooth is common and expected.
Please read more online with regard to recommendations and best practices by the AAPD.
https://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/P_SilverDiamine.pdf
https://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/R_ChairsideGuide.pdf
