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Frequently Asked Dental Questions
The questions northland patients ask us most, answered plainly — appointments, cost, comfort, treatment and bringing the whole family to our Kansas City office.
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Straight answers about dental care in the northland
Most people arrive at a dentist with the same few questions. Will it hurt, what will it cost, can I get in this week, and do you take my insurance. We answer them plainly below, grouped by topic so you can jump straight to the part that matters.
We are a family, cosmetic and implant practice in the Kansas City northland, open since 2011. If your question is not here, call (816) 555-0182 and a real person will answer.
Booking
Appointments and scheduling
How do I book an appointment?
Book online any time or call (816) 555-0182 during office hours.
What are your office hours?
Monday to Thursday 8 to 6, Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 9 to 2.
How long does a first visit take?
Plan on 60 to 90 minutes for the exam, X-rays and cleaning.
Can I get a same-day appointment?
Often, yes. Call before noon and we can usually see you that afternoon.
Cost & insurance
Cost, insurance and payment
What does the new patient special include?
For $99 you get an exam, full X-rays, a cleaning and a treatment plan.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian, UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit spread the cost monthly, plus a $29 membership plan.
Will I know the cost before treatment starts?
Always. We give you a written estimate before anything begins.
Comfort
Comfort and anxiety
I am nervous about the dentist. Can you help?
Yes. We book longer visits so there is time to talk before anything starts.
What sedation options do you offer?
Nitrous oxide for mild relaxation, and oral sedation for more anxious patients.
Does treatment hurt?
Modern numbing keeps most treatment comfortable, and we stop the moment you raise a hand.
Treatments
Treatments and procedures
What treatments do you offer?
General and family dentistry, cosmetic work, whitening, implants, orthodontics and emergency care.
Do you place dental implants?
Yes. Dr. Marcus Reed places and restores them, from a single tooth to full-arch cases.
How long does teeth whitening take?
In-office whitening takes about an hour, with custom trays for touch-ups at home.
What about cosmetic work like veneers?
Dr. Reed designs veneers with a digital mock-up you approve before anything is made.
Your first visit
New patients
What happens at my first visit?
A conversation about your goals, then an exam, X-rays, a cleaning and a written plan.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
A photo ID, your insurance card and a list of any medications you take.
Where are you located, and is parking easy?
We are at 4820 N Oak Trafficway, Suite 210, with free parking out front.
Still have a question?
Call (816) 555-0182 and a real person at our northland office will answer, or book online and we will follow up within one business day.
Ready to book your first visit?
Start with the $99 new patient special and get answers to your questions in person, chair-side. Book online or call (816) 555-0182 and we will take it from there.
- Same-day emergency appointments
- $99 new-patient special
- Written estimates before treatment
Two ways to start
Book online Call (816) 555-0182Mon–Thu 8a–6p · Fri 8a–5p · Sat 9a–2p
In pain now? Call (816) 555-0199