WELCOME TO BERKELEY LAKE DENTAL
New Patients
Welcome to Berkeley Lake Dental! We’re excited to help you achieve a healthy, confident smile. Our friendly team is dedicated to making your first visit comfortable and stress-free, with personalized care, clear guidance, and treatment options tailored to your needs. Discover what to expect at your first appointment and take the first step toward a brighter, healthier smile.
Patient Information
First Visit
When you arrive for your first visit, please be prepared to complete all insurance and health information forms that will allow us to begin your dental treatment. We will ask you to fill out several forms that will get you acquainted with our office. We send patients a link that they follow to fill out on their mobile devices.
Your initial exam will last approximately one hour. Oral hygiene instructions will be provided along with suggestions to help you care for your teeth. In most cases, we will also clean your teeth on this visit and provide an evaluation that will outline your existing dental problems and proposed treatment.
Insurance
Our aim is to provide maximum benefit to our patients and that is why we welcome your insurance claims so that you get all-out financial advantage. We understand that every patient wants to get access to dental treatments and services in an affordable way. Considering this, we fully cooperate with you in making your dental care reasonable and easy. If you want us to understand your benefits and utilize them in an effective way, speak to our Financial Coordinator to discuss dental insurance and other details.
Financial Information
It is our goal to provide our patients with quality dental care. Part of this commitment includes ensuring you understand the fees for your care. You will be given an estimate for your treatment, and we do ask for payment at the time of service. For patients with insurance, we will estimate as closely as possible for your co-payment.
We accept Cash, American Express, Visa, Master Card, Discover, ATM card.
Some things in life can be put off. Unfortunately, quality health care is not one of them. Because your smile and your health are important to us, we offer several flexible health care payment plans so that you can start treatment immediately. Each of these plans is eligible for No Interest or Low Interest Payment Plan. Start treatment today and pay tomorrow!
Please apply to another plan if one of them does not approve your application!
Our Services
At Berkeley Lake Dental, we always stand behind our works. We offer lifetime guarantee for dental implants and 5 years guarantee on all crowns with a condition that you have to maintain good oral health. (This offer is rarely available at other dental offices).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We think a great dental visit should feel more like a conversation than a procedure. That means explaining what we see, offering choices instead of ultimatums, and never rushing you out of the chair.
Q. How often should I see a dentist? (Click to expand)
A. The American Dental Association (ADA) guidelines recommend visiting a dentist at least twice a year for a check-up and professional cleaning. Our office also recommends a minimum of two visits per year.
Q. What should I expect during my appointment? (Click to expand)
A. One of our staff members will compile your medical and dental history during your first visit. We will then examine your teeth and gums, screen you for oral cancer, make X-rays of your teeth as needed and complete a TMJ (temporomandibular or jaw joint) exam. After we review your dental profile, we will discuss a diagnosis with you. If treatment such as a root canal (endodontics), braces (orthodontics) or oral surgery is needed, we will plan to treat you in our office or refer you to a specialist. We will discuss your options for treatment and fee payment and help you determine the best plan to fit your needs.
During regular follow-up visits, we will examine your teeth and gums, screen you for oral cancer, clean your teeth and make plans for treatment, as needed. We will discuss any pain or problems you may be experiencing and answer any questions you may have.
Q. What does “painless dentistry” mean? (Click to expand)
A. Painless dentistry is a means of ensuring your total experience in our office is as stress-free and pain-free as possible. We will discuss treatment options that may require no local anesthetic and whenever possible, alleviate pain by the means most comfortable to you.
Q. What if I have an emergency? (Click to expand)
A. Please call our office as soon as you determine that you have a dental emergency. We will be glad to work you in to our schedule if you have a dental emergency during regular business hours. After hours, over the weekend and during holidays, please call our office for the doctor’s emergency contact number.
Q. Can the dentist whiten my teeth? (Click to expand)
A. There are several methods available for bleaching the teeth: in-office, overnight or daily. One session of in-office bleaching generally lasts one and a half to two hours, and you can read or relax during the treatment. For overnight bleaching, we make an impression of your teeth and create a mouthguard that fits your bite. Each day you fill the mouthguard with a small amount of bleaching gel and wear it overnight or for a few hours during the day. The overnight bleaching process takes approximately two weeks.
Other over-the-counter daily bleaching products are available, but it is important to use any bleaching product only under the supervision of a dentist. To achieve the whitening results you desire, the ADA recommends that you seek the professional advice of a dentist, including examination and diagnosis of the cause of tooth discoloration, before you begin any bleaching program.
Q. What if I have a gap in my teeth, a chipped tooth or teeth that do not respond to normal bleaching methods? (Click to expand)
A. We have many different procedures that can help these problems. Porcelain veneers are designed to look like your natural teeth and are individually attached to the fronts of your existing teeth. Veneers can be positioned to close gaps. Bonding utilizes a composite material made of plastic to fill in areas of your teeth and correct chipping and shape problems. Both porcelain veneers and bonding are color-matched to the rest of your teeth.
FORMS
Patient Forms
Do you like saving time? We do! That is why we have created our easy to use downloadable new patient forms. Just download, fill out and either email or bring them with you to your next appointment.
Current Specials
NEW PATIENT SPECIAL
FREE* Sonicare Electric Toothbrush
*After a complete new patient exam & cleaning / with this coupon
DENTAL IMPLANT SPECIAL
$1000 Off Complete Implant
Includes implant body / abutment / crown · *conditions apply / with this coupon