Frequently Asked Questions
At Webster Groves Dental we want you to feel comfortable to ask us any questions you have about your dental health. We know that you may have many concerns about your teeth, treatment costs and procedures. We have listed a few common questions our patients often ask. We are also happy to discuss any other concerns with you. Please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- Do I really need to get my teeth cleaned every six months?
- Are you accepting new patients?
- Can I schedule an appointment for my child?
- Do you offer any payment plans?
- What types of whitening service do you offer?
- Is Webster Groves Dental a corporate dental practice?
- What should I expect with a root canal?
- Can I whiten my fillings, crowns, veneers, implants, or dentures?
- How should I care for myself after my extraction?
- Is it unhealthy to lose a tooth?
- My teeth look worn and shorter than they did when I was young. What is happening?
- Can you help me stop grinding my teeth?
- Why should I use a professional night guard?
- Do I need a crown after a root canal?
- My crown is old and broken. What should I do?
- What do I need to do to prepare for dental extractions?
- Will insurance cover my dental implant?
- What are the advantages of dental implants?
- How many times a day should I brush my teeth?
- Wouldn't my teeth hurt if I had an issue, such as a cavity?
- What insurance plans do you accept?
- Will my insurance pay for my cosmetic treatments?
- What does it mean if Webster Groves Dental is out-of-network for my insurance?
- What should I do if I have an after hours emergency?
- Do you take same day appointments for emergencies?
- I am really anxious about my upcoming dental procedure. What do you do to help?
- Which cosmetic treatments do you offer?
- Do you offer same day crowns?
- I have several silver (amalgam) fillings. I have been hearing a lot of different things about the safety of silver fillings. Should I have them removed.
- How quickly can I get an implant?
- Do you use any cutting edge technology?
- What is the difference between DDS and DMD?