FAQS
NEW PATIENT QUESTIONAIRES- I've had x-rays taken recently. Should I bring them in?
- I don't have dental insurance, does your practice offer any discounts?
- Can I floss after having a filling/crown/bridge?
- How long do I have to wait to eat/drink after having a fluoride treatment?
- Can I eat or drink when my mouth is numb?
- How often should I get a cleaning and check up?
- What type of dental insurance do you accept?
- Do you have more than one office?
- How many Dentists are in your office?
- Can I make a payment over the phone?
- What can I do if I have a dental emergency after regular business hours?
- Does your practice offer teeth whitening?
I've had x-rays taken recently. Should I bring them in?
Yes, if they are less than one year old we can avoid retaking them and billing your insurance company.
I don't have dental insurance, does your practice offer any discounts?
We offer a 10% discount to our patients with no insurance coverage.
Can I floss after having a filling/crown/bridge?
If it's a temporary crown or bridge NO flossing between that tooth. With fillings you can continue flossing as usual.
How long do I have to wait to eat/ drink after having a fluoride treatment?
You can eat and drink immediately after the treatment but you can't eat anything crunchy or sticky for two hours.
Can I eat or drink when my mouth is numb?
You can drink anything that is not too hot. Wait until the numbness goes away to eat.
How often should I get a cleaning and check up?
Every six months unless instructed other wise by your dentist.
What type of dental insurance do you accept?
All major PPO plans
Do you have more than one office?
Yes. We have two offices one in Chicago and one in Northlake.
How many Dentists are in your office?
We have two dentists and two hygienists one oral surgeon and one periodontist.
Can I make a payment over the phone?
Yes. We accept all types of credit card payments over the phone.
What can I do if I have a dental emergency after regular business hours ?
If it cannot wait until the next buisness day ,and your a patient of record you can call your dentist on their cell numbers Dr Papa : 708-650-2808.
Does your practice offer teeth whitening?
We do Brite Smile at our Chicago office, the convenience and immediate results of Brite smile, when compared to weeks of wearing strips or trays makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual.