127 E. 3rd Ave. #100 •  Escondido, CA 92025    (760) 746.3663 

Are we accepting new patients?
Yes. We are always accepting new patients. We typically have a wait for a new patient comprehensive exam. At your comprehensive exam, you will receive a series of digital photos, a full series of digital X-rays, and a comprehensive exam with one of our doctors focusing on function and health.

Is there a wait to get in for a new patient exam?
Although we strive to get our patients in as soon as possible, we can at times have a wait for a new patient comprehensives exam between 2-3 months.

What is the best way to contact your office?
During office hours Mon-Thurs 9-5 by phone. We will try to return your phone call within 1-3 days. If you have a specific question that is not answered here in our FAQ's, you can text your question to our office number for a quicker response.

Do I need to have x-rays at my first visit?
With all new patients, in order to be comprehensive, we like to have a full series of digital X-rays taken your first visit to have a complete view of the health of your mouth. We use a very low radiation digital x-ray system to reduce your exposure.

What if I just had x-rays taken?
If you’ve just had an x-rays taken they can be emailed to us so we can determine if they can be used at your first visit to avoid having to take more x-rays.

What does a new patient visit cost?
Cost for a new patient visit with digital X-rays and exam is $350.

Do you accept dental insurance?
We are not contracted with any insurance plans. If you do have insurance that allows you to go out of network, we will give you the needed superbill paperwork to submit claims to your insurance after your visit to receive reimbursement from them. All services are paid for on the day they're rendered.

Do you know what my insurance will pay?
No. Because we are non-contracted we don't have access to reimbursement fees. We are here to help you with the needed paperwork you will need to send so you can receive your benefits.

What is a growth consult?
A growth consult is a consult determining what would be necessary regarding oral development for your child. At this visit, we take a series of digital photos, measure the palate, and review options for appliances needed to help with growth and expansion.

What type of growth/expansion appliance is used in your office?
The most common growth appliance that we use is a Three Way Schwartz appliance. This is a removable appliance used to expand the upper or lower arches in order to make room for all the permanent teeth. The purpose of this appliance is to grow the airway and prevent under development which can lead to adult sleep apnea, crowding, malocclusion, TMJ issues and more.

What records are needed to start a growth appliance?
The records needed in order to start a growth appliance are a digital scan of the arches, a series of photos, and updated X-rays.

Are there alternatives to root canals?
In some cases, there can be an alternative to a root canal when the tooth is not yet begun to abscess. In order to make this determination, either a digital X-ray or a cone beam scan would be needed. For an existing root canal, we would refer you to a holistic endodontist to have a cone beam scan done so they can determine the status of the current root canal. For a tooth that has an abscess, pain or sign of infection we would also refer you to the holistic endodontist for treatment of the root canal using ozone. In the case where an existing root canal has become reinfected and the recommendation is not to retreat, the typical recommendation would then be to extract the tooth using PRF treatment. Where we like to avoid root canals anytime possible, our belief is that saving teeth is always the most important. So if the prognosis for the tooth is good, the recommendation would be to treat using a root canal with holistic methods and ozone.