Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? We have answers
Short answers to what patients ask us most. For anything not covered here, call the front desk.

How long does it take to get dentures?
It depends on your mouth and the kind of denture. Your dentist takes impressions and checks the fit over several visits, and tells you at your exam how many visits to expect.
Do you work with my insurance?
The fees page lists the kinds of plans we work with and how we handle each one. Before your first visit our front desk checks your plan's benefits and tells you what the plan says it covers.
What if I don't have insurance?
You pay the fee for your treatment, and we give it to you in writing before it starts. Ask about our sliding-fee steps, which start with a form at the front desk.
Do you accept Medicaid or CHIP?
Call us and we will tell you our current status and what it means for your visit. We would rather answer plainly on the phone than leave you guessing.
Will it hurt?
Your dentist explains how you will be numbed before anything starts, and you can ask for a break at any point. Everyone feels things differently, so tell us if something does not feel right.
How often do I need X-rays and a cleaning?
Your dentist decides with you, based on your mouth and your history. We explain why before we take X-rays.
Can you repair or reline a denture I already have?
Often we can look at it and tell you what is possible. Bring the denture in, even a broken one, and your dentist explains what a repair or a reline would involve and what it would cost.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling that spreads to your face, eye or neck, or heavy bleeding that will not stop means calling 911 or going to an emergency room. For a broken tooth or denture, call us.
Do you see children, and from what age?
Yes. We suggest a first visit by a child's first birthday or within six months of their first tooth. Dr. Jasinski sees our youngest patients.
Can I get a written estimate before treatment?
Yes. Ask at scheduling or at your visit, and we put the treatment, the visits and the cost in writing before anything starts.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your insurance card if you have one, a photo ID, a list of the medicines you take and any dentures you wear now, even a broken one.
How do I cancel or change a visit?
Call us or reply to our message as early as you can, and we will find another time. Ask the front desk about our cancellation policy when you book.
Can't find your answer?
Call the front desk or send us a message. We are happy to explain.