Preparing for Your Appointment
To make your first visit as smooth as possible, please bring the following items:
- Photo ID: Driver's license or state-issued ID
- Insurance Card: If you have dental insurance, bring your card
- Completed Forms: Save time by filling out our patient forms in advance
- List of Medications: Include all prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Medical History: Any relevant health conditions or allergies
- Previous Dental Records: X-rays from your previous dentist if available
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time if you haven't completed the paperwork online.
Your Comprehensive First Visit
Your initial consultation at Aloha Dental Specialty Center typically lasts about 60-90 minutes. During this time, we will:
- Review Your Medical History: Understanding your overall health, medications, and any conditions is crucial for safe oral surgery
- Listen to Your Goals: We want to understand what you hope to achieve—replacing missing teeth, eliminating dentures, or restoring full function
- Perform a Surgical Evaluation: We will examine your bone structure, gum tissue, remaining teeth, and jaw anatomy
- 3D CT Imaging: Advanced cone beam CT scanning provides precise measurements of bone density, height, width, and nerve/sinus locations for safe implant planning
- Assess Bone Quality: We determine if you have adequate bone for implants or if bone grafting will be needed first
- Discuss Treatment Options: Review whether single implants, All-on-4, full mouth reconstruction, or implant dentures best fit your situation
- Create a Surgical Plan: Receive a detailed treatment plan including procedure steps, timeline, sedation options, and complete cost breakdown
- Answer All Questions: We'll ensure you understand the entire process and feel confident moving forward
Insurance & Payment Options
We believe everyone deserves quality dental care. Aloha Dental Specialty Center accepts most major dental insurance plans and offers flexible payment options.
We Accept:
- Most PPO dental insurance plans
- Delta Dental
- Cigna
- MetLife
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Healthcare
- Guardian
- And many more...
Payment Options:
- Cash and personal checks
- All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
- CareCredit financing with low or no-interest payment plans
- In-house payment plans for qualifying patients
Don't have insurance? We offer 0% interest financing through CareCredit and flexible in-house payment plans to make dental implants affordable.
Our Commitment to Your Comfort
We understand that oral surgery can cause anxiety. At Aloha Dental Specialty Center, your comfort is our priority:
- IV Sedation Available: Sleep comfortably through your implant surgery with monitored IV sedation. Oral sedation also available for less invasive procedures
- Comfortable Surgical Suite: Modern, state-of-the-art facility designed for patient safety and comfort
- Experienced, Gentle Technique: Careful, precise technique keeps procedures gentle with minimal discomfort
- Open Communication: We'll explain every step of your surgery and answer all questions before proceeding
- Comprehensive Post-Op Care: Detailed aftercare instructions and 24/7 emergency line for peace of mind
Office Policies
Appointments:
We respect your time and ask that you respect ours. Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. This allows us to offer that time to another patient in need.
Late Arrivals:
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, we may need to reschedule your appointment to ensure we can provide the quality care you deserve without rushing.
Patient Age:
As a specialty oral surgery and implant center, we primarily treat adult patients age 18 and older. Please contact us if you have questions about age requirements for specific procedures.