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New Patient Information

Welcome!

What Makes Us Different

Patient Commitment

American River Dental and their team are fully committed to every patient that comes into our office for general, cosmetic or restorative dentistry. Our entire team is dedicated in helping you keep your teeth and gums their healthiest and your entire smile looking its best! In our office, you become a part of our family and every time you come into our office, you’ll know what it feels like to receive great personalized dentistry in a comfortable atmosphere and where everyone knows your name and dental history.

If you are in need of a new dentist, no matter what the reason, the dental offices of American River Dental would love to see you come in for a dental visit. Request an appointment through our website or call our office directly at 916-362-9247 to get set up with an appointment time and date to come in to our office for a dental visit. A brand new way of experiencing dentistry is just a click or call away!

Your First Visit

New patients receive a comprehensive examination which includes a screening for oral cancer, gum and bone disease, blood pressure and systemic disorders. A routine oral exam is performed on established patients to determine any changes in dental and health status since the previous visit. Your gum tissue is measured with a fine instrument ruler to calibrate in millimeters pocket depth between the tooth and the connective gum tissue around the tooth. Pocket depths more than 4 millimeters could indicate disease and infection. The deeper the pocket, the greater the extent plaque bacteria collects and infection in gum disease develops. X-rays are taken as needed. Tooth scaling and root planing occur as needed. Routine cleanings also include a professional polishing (Prophy) that removes only the soft sticky plaque that is above the gum line.

Patient Forms

To continue making your dental experience pleasant, we have conveniently provided our dental forms below, so that you can fill them out in the comfort of your home and bring them into the office with you.

Payment Policy

We offer CareCredit financing up to six months no interest. We also offer a cash discount 5% on co-payments over $1000, if paid in advance with cash or debit card with PIN.

We require 48 hours notice to reschedule an appointment. For appointments where sedation is provided, we require 72 hour notice to reschedule. A broken appointment fee will be charged, or with sedation treatment, the fee for sedation will be forfeited.

Insurance Policy

We will estimate your co-payment, expect co-pay at time of service. We will bill your dental insurance and provide the necessary documentation and radiographs to do so.

We work closely but are not limited to the following insurance providers:

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Shield
Cigna & Guardian
Delta Dental (Plus Preferred Provider)
Liberty Mutual
Mutual Of Omaha
Open Indemnity
Principal Mutual
United Health Care

Achieve Your Perfect Smile

Our office provides smile makeovers to help you achieve the beautiful, natural look you seek. We can reshape your natural teeth to make them straighter or more youthful in appeal. Our offices make it convenient to those living in or near Rancho Cordova to receive great cosmetic and restorative dentistry!