Patient Information
The team at Harborside Dental is committed to providing excellent dental care in a comfortable environment where patients can relax and feel at ease. Here you will find information on what to expect during your first appointment along with links to patient forms and paperwork.
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We are happy to hear from you, answer your questions, and schedule an appointment. Call Harborside Dental at 231-943-6076 or stop by our office.
13300 S W Bay Shore Dr Ste 1
Traverse City, MI 49684
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What to Expect From Your First Visit
Your initial appointment with Harborside Dental is designed to be a helpful and informative guide to assist you in making wise decisions to obtain the very highest level of dental health that is appropriate for you. We see each patient in our office as a unique individual. We start with a Comprehensive Exam, including a complete set of x-rays, intra-oral photos, and a complete review of your medical and dental histories to help provide you with a full picture of your dental health. This first visit we will discover together the aspects of your oral health and appearance that can be improved. We will discuss your past dental experiences and what you want for yourself. Hearing about your concerns and opinions will enable our dental team to help you achieve the results you want. It provides important information regarding the condition of your teeth and existing dentistry, the health of your bite, jaw joint, facial muscles, and gum tissues, as well as an oral cancer preventative screening.
All of this information is reviewed by our doctors, who then put together a Master Plan. You are invited back after your first visit for a Complimentary Consultation to review your Master Plan and come up with options to best proceed with treatment that meets your goals and objectives. Our goal is to provide the information you need so you can make the best decisions for your health while enjoying your life pain and emergency free!
Our Patient Care Coordinators are here to assist you!
New Patient Visit Options
Dental Emergency:
We understand the stress and discomfort that comes with dental pain. We are committed to helping you receive appropriate and timely care. If you are experiencing a dental emergency or a pain situation we will do our very best to accommodate you the same day you call to help relieve you of pain. In a true dental emergency such as severe swelling or a traumatic injury, you will be seen immediately.
If you are experiencing a dental emergency please call our office immediately to see if we can squeeze you in: (231) 943-6076
Adults:
In dentistry, the old adage “if it isn’t broke don’t fix it” often means more costly and complicated dentistry and sometimes results in tooth loss. We don’t want that for you, so we highly recommend the Complete Exam (details above). We appreciate that many people are new to our area or are coming from another office and have had regular, consistent, and quality care. Many patients call for “just a cleaning” since they are not aware of or are not experiencing current dental problems. Many times we are able to coordinate your Complimentary Consultation with your cleaning and keep you on your regular schedule. There are a few exceptions and our Patient Care Coordinators are available to help you reserve the appropriate appointment for you.
Children/Teens:
We are delighted to see children and teens for their initial visit in our Hygiene Department. We care about keeping your children in top health and we do everything possible to make their appointments enjoyable and pain free. Most of our pediatric patients look forward to visiting the office. We care so much about preventing future problems that we offer an incentive program: Kaptain K’s No Cavity Club, this is a club where your cavity-free child (up to age 12) can win a $25 Gift Card.
Additional Information
Medical Alerts:
Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to your appointment (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves, joint replacement, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are on any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.) or require medication prior to dental cleanings (i.e. antibiotics, for pre-med.)
X-RAYS:
If your previous dentist has taken recent x-rays (within 6-months), or a full series of x-rays within the last 5 years, you may request that they forward them to our office.
Financial Policy
We are proud to deliver Traverse City‘s finest care, at a reasonable cost, and with flexible financing options. We believe the cost of treatment should not be an obstacle to receiving the important care you need because it is ultimately an investment in your overall health and well-being. As such, we offer the following payment options:
No one likes surprises, as often as possible all fees are estimated at the time of scheduling. We want you to understand your treatment and financial decisions in advance, so you can have the peace and security of knowing exactly what treatment will be performed, what the total fee will be, and what payment arrangements have been agreed upon. When treatment requires multiple visits, you will be given an estimate and asked about specific payment arrangements. As an incentive, when you choose to pre-pay with cash or check we offer a 5% savings on preventive and restorative services exceeding $750.
CareCredit is a healthcare financing option that offers affordable monthly payments with deferred interest as well as extended payment options.
Please remember, you are responsible for all fees regardless of insurance coverage.
* Valid on purchases made through CareCredit. Applications available on-line at www.CareCredit.com or in our office. There is no interest if paid within the promotional period. Otherwise, interest is assessed from purchase date. Please visit our office for more details.
Payment Methods – Check or Cash Accepted
Welcome to
Harborside Dental
Making an Appointment
It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments with Harborside Dental. Simply call 231-943-6076 and one of our friendly team members will be happy to assist you. If you schedule an appointment and something comes up, please call and cancel 24 hours in advance so that we can accommodate other patient requests.
What to Expect
Walk into our lobby where you will be greeted by our friendly team. We will provide you with new patient paperwork that includes a health questionnaire, request for your insurance information and contact information. We will also provide you with information to familiarize you with our office and how we handle things like patient privacy.
Initial Examination
Your initial dental exam will take around one hour. The experienced team at Harborside Dental will ask you questions, get to know your oral hygiene routine, and listen to your health concerns. We believe in educating patients and empowering them to make good choices to improve their oral health. We will demonstrate how to properly care for your teeth and make additional suggestions as needed. Our dental hygienist will clean your teeth then Dr. Krull will complete your examination and make recommendations for proposed dental treatments.
Pain Concerns
We work to ensure our patients feel comfortable, and that includes minimizing their pain as much as possible. If you are undergoing a dental procedure, Dr. Krull will meet with you to discuss your pain tolerance and create a plan for pain management. Working together, we will treat your dental health problems in a way that minimizes pain and enables you to get back to your life faster.
Dental Insurance
We accept a variety of insurance providers and endeavor to accommodate our patients' request. Please call our office at 231-943-6076 to see if we are currently working with your insurance provider.
Our pricing structure is designed to ensure that patients are able to receive the high quality dental care they deserve. If your dental insurance will not cover all of your dental treatments, we will work with you to identify a payment solution. We are health care professionals first and will work with you to make sure you receive the treatment you need.
Financial Policy
Harborside Dental provides high quality dental care to families throughout the Traverse City area. We understand that every dental patient has different financial needs. We will work with you to find a solution that enables you to get the dental care you need, with or without insurance. Call our office to ask about our different payment options that may include cash, check, financing, and credit cards. We provide budget friendly dental care so call today and learn how Harborside Dental is the solution to all of your oral health needs.