FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Dr. Wilke will perform a comprehensive exam, consisting of an overall evaluation of the patient’s oral cavity.  Dr. Wilke will review the x-rays and discuss findings and his recommendations with the patient.  Our office manager will comprise a treatment plan based on Dr. Wilke’s recommendations.  The treatment plan will include the treatment recommended, the number of visits needed to accommodate the patient’s needs and the cost associated with each visit.
Since most patients have not seen a dentist in a long time, it is better to wait for Dr. Wilke to complete his exam and at that time he will let you know what type of cleaning is needed. On the other hand, if you are a patient that is transferring their dental care from another dental office and was seen on a regular basis on a 6 month recall, it is possible for the cleaning can be done the same day.

Dr. Wilke is an out of network provider with all insurance carriers; therefore, payment is expected at the time services are rendered.  We will file all claims  to the insurance company on your behalf.  The insurance carrier will reimburse you, the patient directly.

We do not offer payment plans. Payment is expected at the time services are rendered. However, we do accept:

We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.

Our office is not set up for pediatric dentistry; however, we do on occasion see and treat small children.  Our decision is based on how comfortable the child is with having dental work or cleanings done.  Our goal is to provide a positive dental experience; therefore, we may refer the child/children out to a pediatric dentist.

Invisalign coming soon!

The cost varies based on the tooth # and the number of surfaces involved.  The cost may range from $280.00 – $475.00 per tooth.  This fee does include the cost of the new composite filling.

There is quite a bit of protocol involved in Mercury removal; therefore, the only way Mercury can all be removed on one day is under the administration of conscious sedation.  

The Mercury fillings are replaced with a composite filling.  The composite filling we utilize is Venus Pearl.

The implants are Zirconia, a non-metal substance.

X-rays are a very important part of proper dental care; therefore, we do require that current x-rays be on file for each patient.  We require bitewing x-rays that are not over 1year and a panoramic that is not over 3 years old.  If these x-rays are on file at the office of another dentist they can be e-mailed to us and we will utilize them as long as they are legible and within the time frames listed above.

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