DENTIST NEAR QUEENS, NY

How do I find the best place to get dental work done?

If it’s been a while since your last routine appointment, you might need to find a new dentist. Performing a search in your favorite internet browser will likely return a long list of results near Queens. If you’re struggling to narrow your search, it might help to take a little bit of time to write down the exact traits you’re seeking.

For example, do you need someone who provides specific services that you know you’re going to need? Are you seeking a provider who is in-network with your dental insurance? Identifying a few key priorities can help you find a dentist who is more likely to meet your individual needs.

What level of education is required to be a dentist?

Many patients wonder what makes their dentist qualified to care for their smile, but the truth is that becoming a dentist involves meeting rigorous educational and professional standards. All licensed dentists must have a bachelor’s degree and then earn either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from one of more than 70 institutions accredited through the American Dental Association. Then, they can choose to specialize in a specific area of dentistry.

At our office near Queens, patients benefit from the expertise of four dentists who have undergone in-depth training in a variety of topics, including pediatric dentistry, working with children with special needs, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative treatments.

What’s the best way to find a dentist who does dental implants?

Unlike dentures and dental bridges, replacing lost teeth with dental implants involves oral surgery. Not all general dentists have the advanced training or experience to perform this surgery, so it’s important to find a skilled provider you can trust. You may want to consider consulting a specialist, such as a periodontist, oral surgeon, or prosthodontist, to increase the likelihood of implant success.

Fortunately, at our office near Queens, Dr. Arsuaga has completed a three-year Periodontics and Implant Surgery Residency Program. That means she has in-depth training and state-of-the-art equipment to perform your procedure, so you don’t have to seek an outside provider.

What if you can’t afford dental services?

Dental insurance is an easy and effective way to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses for dental care. Most plans are designed to promote proper prevention by covering 100% of standard services, like annual exams, cleanings, and X-rays. Then, they often cover 50% to 80% of other services needed to treat issues, such as root canals, extractions, and dental crowns.

However, our team near Queens understands that not everyone carries a policy. If you’re uninsured and are worried you can’t pay for services rendered, don’t lose hope! We offer low-to-no-interest flexible financial packages through CareCredit. If your application is approved, you can divvy your total invoice into more manageable installments over a designated period that’s easier on your wallet.