Ask the Dentist
1. What if I am afraid of the cost of treatment?
We will be able to tell you what everything costs ahead of time, including your initial visit. If you need to make payment arrangements, please discuss this with the front desk. We will work with you and your insurance to try to maximize your benefits.
2. What if I am embarrassed of my mouth?
We have seen all sorts of people in all sorts of conditions. We always say making the appointment is the first step, and small problems only become larger if you ignore them. Sometimes we cannot fix things overnight, but we will work with you one-step at a time until you have the smile you've always wanted.
3. What are the ages of the patients you treat?
We work with patients of all ages - from 6 months old to 90 years old!
5. How do I know if you are the best dentist for my set of problems?
Dr. Isaacson and Dr. Barclay have over 50 years of experience between the two of them. They have done many of their routine procedures thousands of times, with great success, but are also know their limits and not afraid to refer you to other specialist for treatment. We treat you the way we would like ourselves to be treated.
6. What if I am in pain?
If you are in pain during office hours, we will try to see you that day. If you are a patient of record and in pain after hours, there will always be a dentist on call and ready to help. If you have not established care with us, and are in pain, you will need to call during office hours for an appointment during the day.
7. What if I have a hard time getting numb?
Please let us know so we can schedule extra time for anesthesia. Sometimes anxiety makes getting numb more difficult, and an anti-anxiety agent may help you. We are very gentle when giving anesthesia, as we know this is a time of heightened anxiety for many patients.
8. What if I am in town for only a short time, but want dental work while I am here?
We will try to get your records from your previous dentist. If this is not possible, all of our X-rays are duplicated, so we can send a set to your next dentist when you leave.
9. What if I have many medical problems?
We will ask you for an accurate list of medications and medical history. We may ask your permission to consult with your physician before proceeding with care.
