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getting ready for your first appointment
Welcome to South Arlington Smiles! Dr. Smith and the rest of our team look forward to greeting you during your first appointment and hope that it’s just the first of many visits in the future. The information on this page will give you an idea of what to expect when you become a patient with us. Please review it carefully before you call to set up your next appointment. Remember that you always have the option of calling us directly to discuss it with a team member.
Your First Visit
When you first arrive at our dental office, our front desk team will greet you and provide you with any appropriate paperwork. Once said forms are complete, you won’t have to wait long until one of our dental assistants brings you back to the operatory area. During our first checkup, we will take our time discussing your dental/medical history and becoming familiar with your unique smile before we move forward with any sort of treatment recommendations.
New Patient Forms
You can download new patient forms right here on our website. This paperwork is essential for us to fully understand your situation, and the sooner it’s complete, the sooner your first appointment can truly begin. Filling out the forms ahead of time will shave several minutes off the period you spend in our waiting room. Of course, you can get in touch with our team if you have any questions about how to fill out the forms.
Dental Insurance Welcome
We are in-network with a number of different plans, but we are also open to filing out-of-network claims. Before you set up your next appointment, we recommend that you call our dental office with your policy information so that you can confirm whether we accept your particular plan as well as review the type of coverage that you can expect to enjoy at our dental office. After all, a good insurance plan is often the key to making high quality care affordable for your whole family. While we can work with out-of-network insurances, we’re proud to be a part of these networks:
- Aetna
- Ameritas
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Delta Dental
- GEHA
- Guardian
- Humana
- Lincoln Financial
- MetLife
- Principal
- United Concordia
- United Healthcare
- + many more!
If you do not see your plan, that doesn't mean we don't take it! Call our dental office - we're happy to walk you through your benefits and how insurance works.
Learn About Dental Insurance
Dental Office Membership Plan
For patients without dental insurance, we want to offer an alternative way to save money on important treatment. That's where our dental office membership plan comes in! For a flat fee, patients and families can access complimentary checkups/cleanings, a 15% discount on ALL services, and other great benefits. Follow the button below for more details, or if you're ready to sign up.
Learn About Our Membership Plan
Financing Available
Patients who don’t have insurance may want to explore other financing options. With the link below, you can apply for CareCredit, which allows you to pay for treatment in installments rather than all at once. CareCredit offers a number of different plans, letting you pick one that best matches your budget. Be sure to talk to our team as well so that we can answer any questions about CareCredit for you and help you make the necessary arrangements.
Apply for CareCredit