We want our patients to make good oral health decisions, and that means making sure they know as much about
dentistry as possible. Whenever you call or visit our office, you are encouraged to ask any dental questions
that might be on your mind so that our team can give you the answers you need. Below are some examples of
questions that we have often heard in the past along with our brief yet informative responses.
How Do I Find the Best Place to Get Dental Work Done?
The first step should be to think of the things you want from a new practice, such as accepting your dental
insurance plan, being in a location that you can get to easily, and offering hours that work with your
schedule. Then you can look for a dental office that meets these criteria. It is also generally a good idea
to check the services the practice offers to ensure that they will be able to cover your specific dental
needs. Finally, you can visit the practice’s Google page to see what kind of reviews have been left;
the experiences of past patients can give you an idea of what to expect during your own visit.
What Does It Cost to Get a Tooth Pulled Without Insurance?
Depending on the location of the practice, the cost of a tooth extraction in the United States could fall
anywhere between $150 and $400. Factors that can potentially influence the cost of a tooth extraction
include the specific tooth in question, any related procedures that might be required, and the possible use
of sedation for the patient’s comfort. Uninsured individuals may benefit from breaking up the cost of
a tooth extraction into smaller installments by applying for a CareCredit or Alphaeon Credit financing plan.
What is the Best Way to Find a Dentist Who Does Dental Implants?
Some dental offices need to refer their patients to outside specialists for dental implant placement.
However, there are some practices that can handle the process in-house, which is generally much more
convenient. It generally pays to review the online biographies of the dentists at the practice in question
to see what sort of training they have related to dental implants. Ideally, the practice will have a
periodontist or another type of specialist who has been specially trained when it comes to dental implant
procedures and belongs to an organization that focuses on dental implants (such as the American Academy of
Implant Dentistry).
What Do You Do If You Can’t Afford a Dentist?
There are several methods for managing the out-of-pocket costs associated with dental care:
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Dental insurance can help cover much of the cost of a variety of preventive and restorative services,
particularly if your dental practice is in-network with your insurance provider.
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Our practice offers the Grand Advantage Plan, which allows patients and their families to enjoy a
discount on a variety of services.
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Financing through third-party companies such as CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit can make paying for
dental care easier on your bank account.