FAQs

Nicoma Park Dental provides general, pediatric, cosmetic, and restorative dental services. If you need dental implants in Choctaw, OK, we can help with those, too! Please click on our services tab for more details.

Did you know that, according to the American Dental Association, one in four adults avoid smiling due to the condition of their mouth and teeth? If this sounds like you, coming in for a check-up is an excellent first step in improving your oral health.

During your first visit, we will conduct a thorough examination to determine the best course of action to achieve dental health and your goals. This examination involves the following:

• Take full mouth x-rays to identify any current problems and to use as a baseline on future visits to detect early signs of problems
• Assess gum condition and health
• Examine teeth for cavities and condition of old dental restorations
• Perform a head and neck exam, including salivary glands and lymph nodes, for swelling or other abnormalities
• Screen for oral cancer and TMJ (jaw joint)
• Clean and polish your teeth

All the above information will be gathered, and a personalized treatment plan will be developed and discussed with you. As the dentist Choctaw, OK patients rely on, we want to partner with you in your oral health and help you maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime!

Many health conditions are indicated in the mouth and can affect oral health. Therefore, your medical information is very important in diagnosing issues with your teeth, gums, and mouth. Our dentist in Choctaw, OK will ensure your oral health is pristine!

In our experience, fillings can last for many years; however, they wear down, discolor, crack, and sometimes fall out over time. Early detection of problems with fillings can help you avoid getting cavities under the filling and causing more serious decay. Let our dentist in Choctaw, OK know if you’re experiencing any pain. We’ll check your fillings at every visit to determine if any need to be replaced.

Composite fillings are widely preferred to amalgam today to fill new cavities and replace old fillings that need repair. However, there are some instances when amalgam is still recommended based on your health profile. In addition, some insurance providers will not approve composite fillings in posterior teeth, which would increase your out-of-pocket expenses when you visit our dentist in Choctaw, OK.

Our dentist in Choctaw, OK will tell you that annual x-rays are necessary. They alert the dentist of any changes in your hard and soft tissue.

Our dentist in Choctaw, OK at Nicoma Park Dental offers several payment options. We take cash or credit cards at the time of service. For major treatments, we will work with you to develop a payment plan. Additionally, for your convenience, we will submit your insurance claims.

If you have insurance that we are in-network with, only your estimated portion of the fees will be required at the time of service. If you do not have insurance, our dentist in Choctaw, OK requires payment at the time of service or as specified in your payment plan.

Yes, we accept most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental PPO/Direct/Premier Soonercare (Medicaid), Healthchoice, Metlife, United Concordia, and GEHA Connection Dental Network. Please contact our dentist in Choctaw, OK to verify your insurance is one of our accepted providers.

Yes, our dentist in Choctaw, OK is pleased to accept Medicaid payments.