We will file your insurance claim as a courtesy to you. Ultimately, you are completely responsible for your total fees regardless of your insurance...
FAQs
Do you accept my insurance plan?
Our office is very up-to-date on insurance. We take any insurance plan that is an indemnity plan and our doctors do not have to sign a contract...
Do you accept referrals?
Of course! We will be more than happy to see your friends and family. We have such great patients – we know they will refer great people to us. We...
What do I do if I have an emergency when the office is closed?
Call our main line (505-293-8011) at any time and our answering machine will direct you to the doctor on call. The doctors are always available to...
How long will the sensitivity last with my new crown?
Cold sensitivity is normal for up to 6 weeks. If you experience sensitivity to hot or biting pressure that may require a follow up visit with your...
Why do I need an inlay/onlay and not just a filling?
An inlay or onlay is necessary when not enough natural tooth structure remains after the old restoration is removed from the tooth. Amalgam or resin...
What is a root canal?
When the nerve tissue within the tooth becomes inflamed it becomes necessary to remove the diseased portion and refill the tooth with a synthetic...
Why is it necessary for me to get a crown after a root canal?
A crown is required after a root canal because the tooth no longer has blood supply. The tooth can become brittle and break at the gum line. The...
My tooth wasn’t sensitive before you worked on it, why is it bothering me now?
When a tooth is prepared for a filling, onlay, or crown slight trauma can occur at the supporting enamel dentin. Also decay can be insulating to the...
How long will it be numb after this procedure?
Most dental anesthetics will last approximately 3 hours from the time it is administered. Some long acting anesthetics can las 6 to 8 hours. Each...