Patient Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about hours, insurance, the first visit, emergencies, comfort, and the small details that matter. If your question is not here, the contact page reaches us directly.

  • Hours, Location & Access

  • Insurance & Payment

  • Care, Comfort & Emergencies

An Honest Reference

This page is meant to be useful. The questions below are the ones we field most often at the front desk in Old Town Warrenton, from new patients evaluating the practice, from established patients with a quick clarification, from neighbours in Marshall or New Baltimore considering a switch. Each answer is written to give you what you actually need rather than to sell you anything.

If a question you have is not here, please call the office or send a note through the contact page. The front desk will respond the same business day, and any question that comes up often enough finds its way back to this page.

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Hours, Location & Access

What are your office hours?
We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The practice is closed Saturdays and Sundays. Online appointment requests are accepted twenty-four hours a day, and we respond to messages received outside office hours first thing the next business morning.
Where is the practice located?
Our office sits on Main Street in Old Town Warrenton, an easy drive from anywhere in Fauquier County and convenient to New Baltimore, Marshall, Bealeton, The Plains, Catlett, and Midland. The full address and a map are on the contact page.
Is parking available?
Yes. Free parking is available immediately adjacent to the practice, along with additional public parking throughout the Old Town Main Street corridor. The walk in from the curb is short and level, please ask the front desk if you would like a member of our team to meet you at the door.
Is the office wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The practice is fully ADA accessible, with a level entrance, wide doorways, an accessible restroom, and treatment rooms designed to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. If you have a specific mobility consideration, mention it when you call and we will plan ahead.

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Insurance, Payment & Membership

Do you accept my insurance?
We file claims for every major PPO carrier including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna, Guardian, United Concordia, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Principal, Ameritas, Humana, Sun Life, and GEHA. If your carrier is not listed, the front desk will verify your benefits and explain coverage at our practice.
What if I do not have dental insurance?
We offer the Virginia Dental Club, an in-house annual membership that covers preventive care and provides meaningful discounts on everything else. For most uninsured adults the membership is a better value than a low-tier insurance plan, with no annual maximum and no waiting period on major work.
Do you offer financing for larger treatment?
Yes. CareCredit is our most common financing partner, a healthcare credit line with promotional terms on qualifying balances. We also offer in-house payment plans for established patients that spread balances across several months without a third-party application. HSA and FSA cards are accepted as well.
Will I know what something costs before treatment begins?
Always. For any treatment beyond a routine cleaning, you receive a written estimate that itemises the procedure, the insurance estimated contribution, and your expected portion. For larger treatment plans we can submit a pre-determination to your insurance carrier and wait for their written response before scheduling.

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New Patients & Visits

How long is a new patient appointment?
Plan for ninety minutes. The block includes a quiet welcome, paperwork review, a comprehensive examination, any clinically indicated imaging, an unhurried discussion of findings, and a cleaning if your gum health permits one the same day. We do not double-book new patient visits.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Photo identification, your insurance card if you carry coverage, and a list of current medications. If you completed your forms digitally before the visit, that is everything. Any recent imaging from a previous dentist is helpful, we are happy to request it on your behalf if you prefer.
How often should I come in for cleanings?
Most patients are best served by two cleanings each year, scheduled roughly six months apart. Patients with periodontal disease, certain medical conditions, or a history of frequent cavities may benefit from a three or four month interval. Your hygienist will recommend the cadence that fits your case.

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Care, Comfort & Specific Services

Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes. We hold same-day emergency slots on most weekdays for severe pain, fractured teeth, lost crowns, dental trauma, and infections. Call the practice as early in the day as possible and we will route you to the soonest available appointment. After hours, leave a message and we monitor the line for true emergencies.
Do you treat children?
Yes. We provide family dentistry for children, adolescents, and adults. The first dental visit for a child is typically around age one or when the first teeth erupt, focused on parent education and a positive introduction to the chair. For specialised pediatric needs, we maintain referral relationships with trusted pediatric dentists.
What about cosmetic procedures like veneers or whitening?
We offer a full range of cosmetic dentistry including professional whitening, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, and smile design consultations. Our affluent Fauquier County patient base means we have meaningful experience with cosmetic work, the consultation begins with photographs, an honest discussion of options, and a no-pressure proposal.
Do you offer nitrous oxide or sedation?
We do not offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or IV sedation at this practice. Our approach to anxious patients is unhurried time, stop signals, breaks whenever needed, and a deliberately slower pace. Many of our most apprehensive patients report that this approach is more comfortable than sedation would have been.
What infection control practices do you follow?
We follow current CDC and OSHA infection control protocols including instrument sterilisation in autoclave, single-use barriers on treatment surfaces, hospital-grade surface disinfectants between patients, HEPA air filtration in operatories, and continuous staff training. These protocols predate the pandemic and remain standard.

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Records, Privacy & After Your Visit

Can I get my records transferred from a previous dentist?
Yes. Sign a brief records release at your first visit and we will request your prior records, typically arriving within a week or two. Most previous practices send digital radiographs and chart notes that integrate directly into your new record with us.
Is my information private?
Yes. We are a HIPAA-covered practice. Your information is stored on encrypted servers, accessed only by clinical and administrative staff, and never shared with marketers or third parties. We will only release records to other providers with your written consent.
How do I leave a review or share feedback?
We welcome both. Reviews on Google or other platforms are appreciated and help neighbours in Warrenton, Marshall, and the surrounding Piedmont find us. For private feedback, concerns, suggestions, or thank-yous, email the practice directly or speak with the front desk. We read every note.

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