We provide a comprehensive exam including any required images and x-rays. We then discuss treatment options including recommended and alternate treatments, and providing you with a treatment plan and cost estimate. In the case of an emergency visit we will focus on diagnosing the problem and planning any treatment needed. This usually includes an exam, taking required x-rays, and discussing treatment options and considerations. We are often able to provide same day treatment depending on your needs and schedule constraints.

We accept all dental insurance plans, and are in network providers for Delta Dental of Idaho and Blue Cross of Idaho.

We will prepare all the necessary forms for this important benefit. However, we remind you that your policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company, not between your insurance company and our office.

We can make no guarantee of any estimated coverage, but we’ll do our best to see that you receive your maximum benefits. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for your total obligation should your insurance benefits result in less coverage than anticipated.

If you would like to know what your expected coverage will be, we will submit a pre-treatment estimate. Your insurer will generally send a detailed response within 4-6 weeks.

You may bring in recent x-rays taken at another dental office. We may need to take additional radiographs if the films you bring in do not clearly show the structures we need to see, or are not recent enough.

Periodontal (gum) disease is a common problem that endangers teeth, causes bad breath, and destroys the tooth-supporting tissues in the mouth. It is now understood that this condition is also linked to serious systemic problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, coronary artery disease, and more. Some of the services we provide related to periodontal disease include:

•Thorough and careful diagnosis

•Scaling and root planning (root debridement therapy or deep cleaning)

•Regular maintenance appointments

•Soft tissue grafts in areas of gingival recession

•Referral to a specialist (Periodontist) when appropriate

Once dental decay penetrates a tooth’s enamel, it reaches a softer layer of tooth structure called dentin. Cavities can progress rapidly through dentin toward the nerve of the tooth, so it is very important to remove all decay and place a filling before this occurs.

•We place only composite resin (tooth-colored) fillings

•This is a durable and attractive material which is bonded in place and light-cured

•We use advanced placement techniques to ensure that all tooth decay is removed and to avoid sensitivity that sometimes occurs with new fillings

•We do not place silver/mercury fillings

When a tooth becomes infected or broken to the point that it is not fixable it should be extracted. We offer a variety of oral surgical options if you need to have a tooth pulled: