Your first visit
Everything you need to know before you come in. Most people tell us it was easier than they expected.
Before you come
- 1
Request a time
Online in about two minutes, or call us. We confirm by phone.
- 2
Fill in your forms
We text you a link, so there's no clipboard when you arrive.
- 3
Bring two things
Your insurance card, if you have one, and a photo ID.
- 4
Arrive five minutes early
Enough time for a tea and a look around. Parking is free.
The hour, minute by minute
Here's exactly what happens, and you can pause at any point.
- 0min
Arrive and settle in
Your forms are already done online, so there's no clipboard. Grab a tea and a blanket if you like.
- 5min
A short tour
Your hygienist shows you the room, the chair and the stop signal. Raise your hand and everything pauses.
- 10min
Talk before anything else
What's bothering you, what worries you, what's helped before. We write it down so nobody asks twice.
- 20min
A gentle cleaning
Noise-cancelling headphones are on the tray. We check in with you every few minutes.
- 40min
A careful look
Your dentist checks each tooth and your gums, and shows you anything worth seeing on the screen.
- 50min
Your plan, in writing
What's healthy, what to watch and any treatment with its price. You don't have to decide anything today.
- 60min
That's it
Book your next visit at the desk, or later online. Either is fine.
Nervous? You're in good company.
About half our patients tell us they dread the dentist. So we built the visit around feeling in control.
- A stop signalRaise your hand and we pause, no questions asked.
- HeadphonesNoise-cancelling, with your own music or ours.
- A warm blanketWeighted or light, whichever you prefer.
- As much detail as you wantTell me everything, or tell me nothing. Your call.
Insurance and payment
Straight answers to the questions everyone asks. You'll always know the cost before treatment.
Do you take my insurance?
We're in network with most PPO dental plans and accept state children's dental programs. Add your plan when you request a visit and we'll check your coverage before you come in.
Will you bill my insurance for me?
Yes. We send the claim, and you only pay your share at the visit.
How will I know what I'll pay?
Before any treatment you get a written estimate that shows what your plan covers and what you'll owe.
I don't have insurance. Can I still come?
Of course. Every service has its price posted, and the Hushwell Membership covers your preventive care for a monthly fee.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. For treatment over $500 you can spread the cost over 6 to 12 months with no interest.
What should I bring?
Your insurance card, a photo ID and a list of any medicines you take. If you've had X-rays in the last year, we can ask your old dentist for them.
No insurance?
Hushwell Membership
$29a month
Kids $19 a month
- Two checkups and cleanings a year
- All routine X-rays
- One emergency exam a year
- 15 percent off all other treatment
No waiting periods, no yearly maximum, cancel anytime.
Request a visit
Bringing your kids
First visits are short and playful: a ride in the chair, a tooth count and a prize at the end. You can stay in the room the whole time.
About kids' visitsReady when you are.
Request a visit online in about two minutes. We'll call to confirm a time that suits you.
