For Our New Patients

Your first appointment will be for a thorough examination.  We like to spend an appropriate amount of time at this appointment to listen to you and get to know you.  It is at this time that we can learn about your past dental history and your present chief concerns.

This is an information/history gathering appointment for both you and Dr. Ring.  In most cases, your cleaning will not be scheduled with this first appointment.

After reviewing your medical and dental history our examination will include:

• An intra oral cancer screening
• A complete periodontal (gum disease) examination
• A bite and jaw (TMJ) examination
• Dental decay examination
• A smile analysis for our patient's cosmetic concerns

To gather the above information we will use:

• Impressions doe models of your teeth and gums
• Digital x-rays
• Digital photographs
• Intraoral camera photographs

Dr. Ring will compile all of the above information and prepare a treatment plan for you.  Either Dr. Ring or a member of his team will go over your treatment options and approximate costs at your next appointment.

Financial Arrangements

We accept most dental insurance and we are a member of Washington Dental Service and a preferred provider for Regence Blue Shield.

Our fees are the Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR) for this area and these fees are filed with the Washington Dental Services and Regence Blue Shield.

We will provide an estimate of our services to each patient and to the best of our ability provide an estimate of any insurance benefits you may have.  Please be advised that each patient is financially responsioble for all treatment not covered by their insurance plan.

We do ask that each patient's estimated portion be paid on the date of service and we do accept cash, checks, and credit and debit cards.  There is dental financing available through Care Credit which is a no interest plan.

To avoid a cancellation fee, we do request a twenty four hour notice of a change in appointment.