To be clear

You should leave knowing what's going on and what it costs.

That's the whole standard. A plan you understand, a number in writing before anything gets scheduled, and a straight answer about what can wait versus what shouldn't.

The first visit

What actually happens

01

Exam & imaging

A full look at teeth, gums, bite and jaw, with X-rays as needed. If you have recent X-rays elsewhere, we can often use those instead.

02

We talk it through

What we found, what it means, what's urgent and what genuinely isn't. Questions are the point of this part.

03

A plan and a number

Before we start, you'll get a written plan with your exact cost. Have insurance? We'll check it for you first.

Come prepared

What to bring

Photo ID and your insurance card
We verify your plan before you're in the chair, not after.

A list of medications
Including supplements. Some affect bleeding, healing and anesthetic.

Recent X-rays, if you have them
If you've had films taken elsewhere in the last year, ask that office to send them — or we can take new ones.

Anything that's been bothering you
Even if it seems minor or you're not sure it's dental. Say it out loud.

The honest part

We'd rather refer you out than do it badly

Almost everything happens here — but not everything

With cosmetic, family and oral surgery care all covered here, most treatment gets handled in-house rather than sending you across town: cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, implants, orthodontics, cosmetic work.

When a case would genuinely go better with a specialist, we say so and refer. That isn't us backing out — it's the same judgment you'd want applied to your own family.

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Questions

Before you book

Do you take my insurance?

We work with most PPO plans. The fastest answer is a quick call to (480) 756-0194 with your card in hand — we'll check your specific plan and tell you where you stand. See also ways to pay.

What if I don't have insurance?

Plenty of our patients don't. We'll quote you directly and walk through the options on our ways to pay page.

How long is the first appointment?

Plan for a longer visit than a routine cleaning — a first exam involves imaging and an actual conversation about findings. Call and we'll tell you what to expect for your situation.

It's been years since I've seen a dentist.

That's more common than you'd think, and it isn't something you'll get lectured about here. We start from where you are.

I'm nervous about the dentist.

Tell us at booking, not after you arrive. Knowing in advance changes how we pace the visit, and sedation options exist for people who need them.

Where exactly are you?

2072 E Southern Ave A103, Tempe, AZ 85282. Two other dental offices share this building — Suites A101 and A102 — so look specifically for A103. Full details on our contact page.

Book

First visit, no pressure.

Book online, or call and talk to a person about it first.