Frequently Asked Dental Questions in Teague, TX
How often should I visit the dentist?
We recommend patients visit us at least two times each year for dental checkups to keep their smiles healthy, and diagnose and treat oral health issues in the earliest possible stages. This is the standard of care set forth by the American Dental Association, and the Gonzalez Dentistry team always meets or exceeds these standards to ensure their patients’ lifetime oral health.
What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal, gum, disease is an oral health condition that effects the supportive structures around teeth, including the gums and alveolar bone tissue. It occurs when plaque and tartar buildup irritates the tissue creating sores, inflammation, and destruction. We offer a number of periodontal therapies to help restore oral health following gum disease.
Can you help me if I’m nervous at the dentist?
Absolutely. Each member of our team is dedicated to making sure patients are comfortable throughout their time in our office. For those patients who need additional help relaxing or remaining pain free during treatment, we offer sedation dentistry services.
Should I consider dental implants?
If you’re missing one or more teeth, we recommend you discuss dental implant tooth replacement options with our team. Dental implants offer the most natural looking and feeling restoration for patients, and offer improved stability for those with partial and full dentures.
Can you help if I have a dental emergency?
Absolutely. We’re always happy to help patients whenever they need us most and that includes dental emergencies. Contact our team right away. We’ll do our utmost to schedule an appointment on the day you call, and if we’re unable to schedule a visit on the same day, we’ll walk you through first aid over the phone.
Do you take my insurance?
We are happy to process and file dental insurance claims for most benefit plans. We are in-network providers for many major PPO plans, we accept Medicaid, and our knowledgeable team is always happy to answer your insurance questions.
Do you offer financing?
If you need help covering the out of pocket costs of treatment, we’re happy to work with CareCredit, a third party medical and dental financier, to provide patients with low and no interest financing plans.