Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We are an in-network provider for major insurance companies(MetLife, Aetna, BlueCross/Blue Shields, Humana, Delta, United Concordia, United Healthcare and others)  in the area. However, we are still able to see you even if we are not in-network providers under your current plan. Let us know about your insurance and we will work to become in-network providers. We will also be glad to assist you in completing all paperwork needed for reimbursement from your insurance company.

We also provide Dual Arc Smiles, a members-only in-house dental plan that can make your visits more affordable and worry-free. Visit the Dual Arc Smiles page to learn more.
 

Our practice offers in-house financing, third party financing through Compassionate Healthcare Services and CareCredit. We also offer discounts for prepayment, as well as many affordable and discounted treatment options through Dual Arc Smiles, our in-house membership program.

To learn more about our financing options, including the benefits of the Dual Arc Smiles program, please contact our office.

Yes, we do see children. Most children's treatments can be performed in our office, but we do sometimes need to refer them to a pediatric dentist for further treatment.

Both the Six-Month Braces and Invisalign treatments are fast and effective teeth straightening methods. We take the time to examine your teeth and make professional recommendations as to the best short-term orthodontic method for your smile.

Each treatment is faster, more comfortable and more effective than traditional braces. We will work with you to determine the best option for your smile and your oral health. To schedule an appointment, contact our office today.  

FastBraces® is a unique method of straitening teeth: Fast, Safe and Affordable. FastBraces® is a patented bracket technology design that offers unique shaped brackets that allow for the use of just one wire during the treatment process. This technology works differently when compared to traditional braces. In the past, traditional braces would move the crown of the tooth in the first year, and the root of the tooth in the second year, thus requiring two or more years of treatment time. Unlike traditional braces, FastBraces® technology moves the crown and the root of the tooth at the same time allowing for a much quicker treatment time. Patients can now get results often with less sensitivity, in about a year and in some cases just a few months.

Adult braces are teeth-straightening devices used to gently and painlessly correct the flaws and symmetry in your teeth. We offer short-term adult orthodontics to anyone looking to improve their smile in far less time then traditional metal braces.

Our practice offers Six-Month-Braces and Invisalign to anyone seeking straighter and more beautiful teeth. Each method is fast, gentle, safe and affordable. Six-Month-Braces relies on powerful and virtually invisible wires to gently nudge your teeth into the desired position. Invisalign works through removable clear plastic aligners that create precision teeth corrections.

We recommend either treatment because both are easy and painless. Each treatment offers hassle-free teeth-straightening without the bulk or duration of traditional metal braces. We make each accessible and affordable to our patients.      

Financial Options. We consider our relationship with you to be primary importance and will always make our recommendations based on what we believe is the very best treatment for you regardless of your insurance coverage or financial arrangements. For your comfort and convenience, we offer a wide range of financial options, and welcome your suggestions and questions.

Pre-Payment in Full - A pre-payment courtesy of 5% will be given for direct payment in full by cash, check or credit card, prior to treatment. (This option cannot be used with Care Credit)

Pre-Authorized Credit Card Agreement  - With your permission and signature, we will charge your MasterCard or VISA with an agreed payment amount each month. This allows you to make monthly payments without applying for additional credit.

Pay as You Go - You may choose to pay your obligation for each visit with Cash, Check or Credit Card, at the visit.

Gradual Treatment Plan - By prioritizing treatment, those patients who do not have dental insurance or on a tight budget can still complete their dental work by spreading appointments over several months or years.

Care Credit - You can establish a credit line with the Care Credit company that can be used to pay for medical, dental procedures for yourself and family.

There are a variety of dental emergencies. To help with yours we've provided a quick reference guide below:

Sore Gums--If you're suffering from sore or irritated gums, be sure to remove any food or debris by rinsing your mouth with warm water. If you notice food stuck between your teeth, try to floss and remove it. See Dr. Kukleris if you continue to experience pain or soreness.

Chipped Tooth--If you have a chipped or broken tooth, and are able to locate or save the pieces, bring them to our office as soon as possible. In some cases we are able to restore your broken tooth.

Knocked Out Tooth- -If you still have or are able to locate the tooth, wrap it in gause that's been soaked in milk. Be sure to contact us immediately. If we are able to see you within two hours of the incident, we may be able to save the tooth.

Soft Tissue Injuries--If you have experienced any injury to your tongue, cheeks or lips, rinse the area with warm water and apply gause for 10-15 minutes. This can help to slow or stop the bleeding until you are able to seek professional help. If you are experiencing profuse bleeding or the damage is visibly traumatic, it's best to stay calm, apply pressure to the wound and go to the emergency room.

We are happy to provide emergency dental services to all our patients. Feel free to call our office 24/7. 
 

A strong and consistent at-home dental hygiene routine, when combined with biannual cleanings and examinations, can help to limit the need for extraneous dental visits. Preventive dental care and a good diet can help you avoid tooth loss and oral disease and to maintain a healthy smile throughout a lifetime. This also helps to mitigate the need for costly, and perhaps invasive, future treatments.

If you're due for your next professional examination or cleaning, please contact us today.         

FastBraces® are safe and effective for both adults and children.

FastBraces® for Kids - Misaligned teeth or a dysfunctional bite can be a problem for some children. While this can complicate their oral hygiene, the additional pressures of being a kid can affect their day to day mood, attitude and self-confidence. Fortunately, with the FastBraces® technology, children can receive quick orthodontic treatment with minimum discomfort and a lifetime satisfaction commitment.

FastBraces® for Adults - Hearing the words “you need braces” can send some people into a battle of insecurity. You’re trying to be a grown-up, but you feel like a teenager again. When they are wearing adult braces, some people are afraid to speak up during a business meeting or enjoy the adventure of a first date. As frightening as it may be, FastBraces® technology could be the fastest, more affordable and better alternative for you and can give you the advantage of a quick, permanent solution

We generally consider anyone with a healthy gumline and jawbone a good candidate for dental implants. An implant requires a healthy jawbone for placement and healthy gums to help protect the bone and implant.

Patients considering implants should also be devoted to the maintenance of good oral health. Dental hygiene and regular dental visits are necessary to provide an implant the foundation it needs to work and survive. Other health conditions, such as a history of heart disease or diabetes, can affect a person's implant candidacy.

We can provide you a evaluation to determine if an implant is right for you.        

Dental implants can provide you with strong, durable and permanent solutions to tooth loss. A dental implant can help you regain the normal oral function you've been missing while providing permanent and great-looking smile repair.

Dental implants provide permanent, surgically-implanted foundations for tooth replacements. A dental implant can provide you a lifetime of great-looking smiles. We deliver quality implant services in a friendly and comfortable environment. Please contact us today with any questions or to schedule your appointment.

Our minimal oral sedation treatments are primarily administered to ease your anxiety or fear during a dental procedure. While minimal oral sedation can help to relax you during a treatment, a local anesthetic is generally used to remove the pain and discomfort you may experience from the treatment itself. 

Minimal oral sedation is recommended to make your dental experience as easy and pleasant as possible. Our sedation dentistry is safe, effective and easy to apply.      

If you experience anxiety or apprehension every time you visit the dentist, we recommend taking advantage of our minimal oral sedation. Minimal sedation dentistry can help to take the worry out of your next dental procedure while allowing you to remain conscious during the duration of your treatment.

Sedation dentistry is safe and proven to help our patients confidentally cope with their procedures. To find out if minimal sedation is right for you, contact us today.   

Absolutely. We offer fillings and fillings-replacement treatments, no matter when your filling was placed or who placed it. Fillings replacements are simple, fast and easy, and can generally be done in just one office visit. 

We provide tooth-colored fillings services to anyone seeking an aesthetic alternative to their traditional silver-amalgam fillings. Please call us today with any questions.

A crown is generally used to replace a single missing tooth, while a bridge generally works well for areas of two or more missing teeth. Partial and complete dentures perform the same tooth-replacement functions as crowns and bridges, yet will offer you a removable treatment option.

It may seem difficult to determine which tooth-replacement option is best for you. The status of your oral health, the condition of your gums and jawbone and other factors play major roles when choosing the most beneficial tooth replacement.

We can provide you a professional examination and analysis to help you make the best decision for your next tooth replacement treatment. Call us today with any questions.

A crown is generally used to replace a single missing tooth, while a bridge generally works well for areas of two or more missing teeth. Partial and complete dentures perform the same tooth-replacement functions as crowns and bridges, yet will offer you a removable treatment option.

It may seem difficult to determine which tooth-replacement option is best for you. The status of your oral health, the condition of your gums and jawbone and other factors play major roles when choosing the most beneficial tooth replacement.

We can provide you a professional examination and analysis to help you make the best decision for your next tooth replacement treatment. Call us today with any questions.

Teeth and gum sensitivity often make it difficult to achieve a brighter smile. That is why Dr. Kukleris offers Opalescence Boost from Ultradent, a powerful yet gentle whitening treatment that takes the discomfort out of the whitening process.

Opalescence Boost is a proven whitening method that won't affect your sensitive teeth and gums. Administered in generally two visits, Opalescence Boost painlessly removes the long-standing stains and discoloration from your teeth. This worry-free bleaching process provides precise teeth whitening while allowing you to remain comfortable and relaxed.