Tuesdays With The Team

When you visit us at Advanced Dentistry by Design, you will be impressed by our high tech equipment and newest technology as well as the many diplomas and certificates that adorn our walls. are Doctor’s of Dental Science (DDS) but, do you know how much education went into earning those degrees? First the doctor’s had […]

If you are looking to find a dentist you may notice that most are listed with “DDS”, but some may be listed as “DMD”. They both mean the same thing – your dentist graduated from an accredited dental school. The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees […]

An outstanding balance with your dental office can happen for many reasons. Most bills sent by our office are a result of the dental insurance company not paying the percentage quoted. Additionally, if the dental insurance plan has been maximized, you would expect to receive a bill. Sometimes our patients need to be seen by […]

Any time that a tooth is extracted, you lose a minimum of 50% of the bone height and width because the hole where the tooth was sitting does not fill in completely with new bone. The sides of the socket collapse into the hole, lowering the overall height and width of the bone. The loss […]

Before any treatment is performed in our office, you will be presented with a plan which will list the procedure, the cost, estimated insurance coverage (if applicable), and out of pocket expenses. You will sign the treatment plan and be given a copy so you will be prepared financially on your appointment date. The plans […]

Make sure to arrive 15 minutes early to complete all new patient paperwork. Most required paperwork can also be completed on the dental office’s website. At Advanced Dentistry by Design, we are very excited about our website. You are able to gather more information about our office, our doctors, our team, and procedures provided. You […]

“Life happens”, they say. Well, maybe that isn’t really what they say but we will go with that. Offices do appreciate a 48 hour notice for a cancellation, so there is time to fill the schedule. However, emergencies or illnesses may not make that a possibility, and that is understandable. Please know that your appointment […]

A deductible on a dental policy is the fee you agree to pay annually to receive dental services which is usually waived on preventative services. The deductible normally runs between $50 and $100 per plan year. The deductible is applied by the carrier for three reasons; a means to set premiums (higher deductible plans usually […]