Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. We're happy to accept new patients. We're always excited to provide new and existing patients with cutting-edge dental care. We look forward to meeting you (or your family members and friends)!
How do I schedule an appointment?
You're welcome to call our office at (480) 832-3400 to schedule your appointment or request one online, and we'll contact you to confirm your selection.
What is your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
We request that you contact our office at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. Anything less than 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment will be considered late cancellation. Late cancellations and no-shows are subject to the following fees to help offset our business operating expenses:
- On the Doctor’s schedule: $100 per hour scheduled
- On Hygienist’s schedule: $50 per hour scheduled
What do I need to bring to my first appointment?
You'll need to bring in the following:
- Your completed new patient forms
We can help you with these in the office if needed. Please come 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time if this applies. - A photo ID
- Your insurance card
- A list of current medications and medical conditions
- The phone number of your primary care physician
- The name and phone number of your preferred pharmacy
Not yet. As the practice expands, we look forward to expanding our hours to better accommodate traditional working hours and school schedules. We are conscientiously working to balance consumerism convenience with the realities of Dr. Phelps’ obligations to his family and other responsibilities outside of dentistry.
Absolutely. Please let us know ahead of time if you or a loved one require any special arrangements. We're happy to accommodate you in any way we can.
We are excited that you have chosen us to care for your smile. It takes a great deal of courage to come in years since you last had routine care. Instead of passing judgment, we are pleased to address any oral health problems, explain your treatment options, and create a plan of action to address your unique needs.
We're happy to welcome you to our practice. We'll start by taking a complete medical and dental history and will ask you about any current concerns. Our team will take full-mouth x-rays to identify any dental problems and to create a baseline for future dental visits. We will evaluate the health of your teeth and existing dental work to ensure they are free of damage and assess the health of your gums. We'll also perform a head and neck exam, including an evaluation of your salivary glands and lymph nodes, and will conduct an oral cancer screening to rule out potential abnormalities.
If your gums are generally healthy-you will likely receive care from our dental hygienist, who will remove plaque and tartar buildup from your tooth surfaces and along your gum line. We’ll also polish your teeth and floss between them to remove any remaining plaque and debris. We may recommend a fluoride treatment to lower your risk of future tooth decay.
If your gingival health requires more involved periodontal treatment, then your cleaning appointment(s) may be scheduled for a later date.
At the conclusion of your appointment, we will discuss any current needs and preventive measures required to keep your smile in tip-top shape. We will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan for long-term oral health.
According to the American Dental Association, you should schedule dental visits at intervals determined by your dentist. In general, patients require twice-yearly exams and cleanings. However, some patients with gum disease or those at a higher risk of developing dental problems will require more frequent appointments (perhaps at three or four-month intervals). Our team will evaluate your unique needs and recommend the ideal frequency of visits to maintain your healthy smile.
Yes. It is extremely important to care for your oral health, especially during your pregnancy. Routine dental care is safe during this time. On a case-by-case basis, the doctor may consider slight modifications as needed for your comfort. There is an abundance of information related to the safety of dental treatment during pregnancy.
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/life-stages/pregnancy/pregnancy-dental-concerns
https://www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/OralHealthPregnancyConsensus.pdf
https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/pregnancy
Even if you don't have any symptoms of dental problems, your routine dental exams and cleanings are critical for maintaining optimal oral health. They help detect problems in their earliest stages before they produce symptoms and lower the risk of new tooth decay or gum disease. Maintaining proper oral hygiene care at home and keeping up with your routine dental visits are the best ways to promote healthy smiles for life.
Most individuals require twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings. However, it's important to schedule an appointment between routine visits if you have signs or symptoms of dental problems. These include tooth pain or sensitivity, red or bleeding gums, damaged dental work, persistent bad breath, a dry mouth, facial pain or swelling, a sore that won't heal, or any other concerns. Our team will evaluate your condition and recommend the best course of treatment.
If you have a dental emergency, we'll do everything we can to provide a same-day appointment.
A dental emergency is a situation requiring urgent care to relieve severe pain, treat an infection, save a tooth, or control bleeding. Our highly trained and experienced team is fully equipped and prepared to deal with different dental emergencies.
We invite you to call us right away if you feel you require urgent dental care. However, if you or a loved one experience a life-threatening emergency such as uncontrolled bleeding or a fractured jaw, call 911 or head to your nearest emergency room.
We understand that many of our patients are fearful of the dentist. Our gentle techniques, sedation dentistry options, and personalized care will help ensure you are comfortable and anxiety-free during treatment.
We recommend brushing your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice daily. With an abundance of ineffective (and potentially harmful) products available online, we recommend you select products that have been evaluated and accepted by the American Dental Association. You should also floss thoroughly at least once a day. Maintaining proper oral hygiene practices will lower your risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/ada-seal-of-acceptance
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