Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect as a new patient?
At what age should I bring my child in for a checkup?
Do you do tooth extractions?
Dr. Groff can do tooth extractions, however he will need to evaluate and take periapical x-ray to be able to see the whole tooth. Then he can tell if an Oral Surgeon will be in your best interest.
Why do I need a deep cleaning-SRP?
What is the difference between a white composite filling and a silver amalgam filling?
How often should I get a checkup?
What are my payment options?
Payment options are available for individual services or treatment plans over $200. For services under $200, payment is due in full at the time of treatment, unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
The existence of outside financing that is simple to obtain and is a good value.
It allows us more time for servicing our clients by reducing the time spent on billing and collections.
OPTION 1
For our services we accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover.
OPTION 2
For those procedures that require multiple appointments (crowns, partial dentures, appliances, etc.) you can make two equal payments. The first payment is due the day the procedure is begun and the second is due the day it is delivered.
OPTION 3
For patients who prefer a monthly payment plan, we offer:
Care Credit health card. This is a line of credit specially designed for the medical and dental fields. After you fill out the application form (no cost to apply or annual fees to be a member) and are approved, in some cases you have up to 12 months deferred interest to pay off your account. If the balance is not paid in full within the deferred interest time, the interest from those months will be added to your account balance. You may also choose to use their low monthly payment plan. Visit carecredit.com online to apply. It is possible to do automatic withdraw from your checking account. We will divide the account balance into 3 monthly payments deducted from your account at your specified date each month. Please note that we do not offer long term in-office financing.