Your First Visit
You’ll leave our office with more clarity about the link between your oral and general health. We’ll start the journey towards your dental goals, and we’ll explore dentistry that feels right to you.
During our time together, we’ll cover the following:
- Discussion of Your Goals and Questions
- Health History Review
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Gum Disease Screening/Charting
- Cavity, Fracture, Wear and Missing Tooth Exam/Charting
- Digital X-Ray Review
- Professional Cleaning (In some cases)
- Comfortable Financial Plan
Dental Insurance and Payment
The carrier logos below are Cigna, Delta Dental, United Concordia and Aetna. A logo does not tell you what your own plan will pay. Whether our office is participating or non-participating depends on your specific plan, so call us at (253) 851-4025 before your visit and we will go through your coverage with you.
How billing works here:
- We bill your insurance as a courtesy. We file the claim for you and help you receive the maximum allowable benefit under your policy.
- Your benefits are a contract between you and your carrier. Even a preauthorization of services does not guarantee payment from your insurance company.
- You get a cost estimate before treatment. We estimate your share in advance as a courtesy. It is an estimate, not a guarantee — anything insurance does not pay remains your responsibility.
- Payment is due at the time of service. Copayments, coinsurance and deductibles are collected at your visit. We accept cash, checks, money orders, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express and CareCredit.
You can fill out your new-patient forms and pay online before you arrive, or read our full financial policy for the rest of the details.
Not sure what your plan covers? Call (253) 851-4025 and we will help you find out.
Looking Ahead
Whether you’re just a few months overdue or several years have gone by, you’re in the right place when you enter North Harbor Dentistry. We enjoy helping patients explore a positive future regardless of your previous history.
We’ll use the clinical information we gather to discuss your current condition with you. Through a process of “co-discovery,” we’ll create together a healthy, efficient plan that meets your dental and personal goals. We can carefully set priorities and step that leads to the smile you deserve within a budget and timeframe that fits your situation.
At your first visit, you’ll find that we go beyond expectations to make you feel relaxed and comfortable. Your physical and emotional well-being remain our constant focus regardless of treatment goals. We look forward to a relationship with you that enhances your wellbeing for years to come.
Fill Out Forms Online- Effective February 1, 2024, there is a $65 per hour fee for appointments missed without at least one business day's notice.