New Patients at Arlington Dental
Welcome to Arlington Dental! Whether you’re due for a routine checkup, have a specific dental concern, or feel nervous about visiting the dentist, our team is here to make your experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
We specialize in caring for high-fear and anxious patients and take the time to help you feel informed and at ease throughout your visit.
Before your appointment, you can complete your new patient paperwork online, on your cellular phone or fill it out on one of our tablets when you arrive. Please remember to bring your valid government-issued ID and dental insurance card, if applicable.
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What to Expect at Your First Visit
When you arrive, our friendly front desk team will greet you, will welcome you, assist with any remaining paperwork and help verify your dental insurance coverage.
For a routine first visit, your hygienist will perform a thorough evaluation and take any necessary X-rays and photos before cleaning your teeth. Dr. Reed will then complete his examination, discuss what we found and let you know if any additional treatment is recommended.
If treatment is needed, we’ll explain your options and help you schedule your next visit. Otherwise, we’ll get your next routine checkup on the calendar.
Because we want to take the time to get to know you and thoroughly evaluate your oral health, your first comprehensive visit typically takes about 1½ to 2 hours.
Coming to Us With a Dental Emergency?
If your first visit to Arlington Dental is because of a dental emergency, we’ll focus on getting you answers and addressing the immediate problem.
We’ll perform a limited examination of the affected area and take only the X-rays necessary to diagnose the issue and recommend appropriate treatment.
Dental pain can sometimes be caused by decay or infection that requires treatment such as root canal or a tooth extraction . When possible and appropriate, we’ll work to address the source of the problem promptly and help you get out of pain.
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, don’t wait for your next routine appointment. Contact our team so we can determine the best next step.
Nervous About Visiting the Dentist?
Dental anxiety shouldn’t keep you from receiving the care you need. Dr. Reed is certified to provide both oral and IV sedation, which can help patients who experience significant dental fear or anxiety feel more comfortable receiving treatment.
If you’re interested in sedation dentistry, let us know when scheduling your appointment so we can discuss your options. Please note that you must have had a doctor’s visit within the previous 12 months for us to administer sedation.
Dental Insurance
We want to make understanding the financial side of your dental care as easy as possible.
Arlington Dental is in-network with many PPO plans, including Aetna, Humana, Delta Dental, Poly-America, Team Care, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, MetLife, GEHA and Blue Cross Blue Shield, among many others. We’re happy to verify your benefits before your appointment so you have a better understanding of your coverage.
Insurance benefits and coverage vary by individual plan, and your insurance may not cover the full cost of recommended dental treatment. Our team will help you understand your estimated benefits and financial responsibility before moving forward whenever possible.
Flexible Financing & Payment Options
Don’t have dental insurance, or need treatment that isn’t fully covered? We offer several options to help make dental care fit more comfortably into your budget.
Cherry is our primary patient financing option and allows eligible patients to divide the cost of treatment into smaller payments over time. The application process is quick, and checking your eligibility uses a soft credit check that does not impact your credit score. If approved, you’ll be able to see the payment plans available to you before choosing whether to move forward. Qualifying 0% APR options are available.
Arlington Dental also accepts payments from Affirm and CareCredit®, as well as no credit check loan options through iCare Financial in addition to an affordable in-office membership plan that reduces your out of pocket expenses for cleanings and treatment.
Visit our Financing Options page to learn more about Cherry and the different ways we can help make your dental care more affordable.
Ready For Your First Visit?
Choosing a new dentist is an important decision, and we want you to feel comfortable from the moment you contact us.
Whether you’re looking for preventive dental care, need help with a dental problem, are interested in improving your smile or have been putting off care because of dental anxiety, Dr. Reed and the Arlington Dental team are ready to help.
Have questions about your first appointment, insurance or financing? Just ask. We’re happy to help you understand what to expect before you arrive.
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