Patient Information

The team at South Florida Dentistry 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.

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New Patients

What to expect during your first visit:

• Exceptional care and attention from our team
• Our full attention because we do NOT double-book visits
• We use your new patient intake forms to make the most of your first time with us, so make sure you fill them out prior to arriving
• Send us your insurance information ahead of time so we can complete a complimentary benefits check
• During this visit, we will complete full x-rays, a comprehensive exam, and your dental cleaning
• For New Patients without insurance, we offer an $89 promotion that will cover the cost of your exam, cleaning, and x-rays

It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments. Call (305) 227-5888 to speak with a team member.

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Payment Methods – Check or Cash Accepted

• Visa
• Discover
• American Express
• Master Card
• Check
• Cash
• Care Credit
• Alphaeon Credit

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Making an Appointment

It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments with South Florida Dentistry. Simply call us, 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 48 hours in advance so that we can accommodate other patient requests.

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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.

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Initial Examination

Your initial dental exam will take around one hour. The experienced team at South Florida Dentistry 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. Vales-Garcia will complete your examination and make recommendations for proposed dental treatments.

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Emergency Visits

If you are visiting us for a dental emergency, your initial appointment will focus on the area of concern. We will evaluate the issue, provide treatment whenever possible, or recommend the best course of action to restore your oral health. If additional treatment is needed, Dr. Vales-Garcia will discuss your options and create a personalized treatment plan designed to help you feel comfortable and get you back to your daily routine as quickly as possible.

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Dental Insurance

We accept a variety of insurance providers and endeavor to accommodate our patients' request. Please call our office 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.

Dental insurance is diverse. Some policies cover only a small percentage of fees, while others cover 50 percent or greater. The more you or your employer pays for premiums, the better the coverage, in most cases. Dental insurance can be confusing, but we'll make it easy for you. Simply bring your card or claim into our office. We'll be happy to tell you what your insurance will cover and file your claim for you.

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Financial Policy

South Florida Dentistry provides high quality dental care to families throughout the Miami 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 South Florida Dentistry is the solution to all of your oral health needs.

We firmly believe that financial considerations should not be an obstacle to obtaining the treatment you desire. We are sensitive to the fact that each patient has different needs and have several payment options available so that treatment is accessible to everyone. All financial discussions and arrangements are kept strictly confidential.