Patient Information
The team at St Lucie Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is committed to providing excellent dental care in a comfortable environment where patients can relax and feel at ease. Here you will find information on what to expect during your first appointment along with links to patient forms and paperwork.
Contact Us
We are happy to hear from you, answer your questions, and schedule an appointment. Call St Lucie Center for Cosmetic Dentistry at 772-242-4124 or stop by our office.
139 SW Port St Lucie Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
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New Patients
It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments. Call 772-242-4124 to speak with a team member and you can download the New Patient Form by clicking below.
CARE CREDIT
PROS:
CONS:
DENTAL SAVINGS PLAN
SUNBIT
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CONS:
PROCEED FINANCE
Proceed Finance specializes in patient financing. Their mission is making life-changing treatments possible for more people, giving you access to financing that's fast, affordable, and fair.
Accepted Insurances
DENTAL INSURANCES:
We accept most PPO dental insurances. We will submit insurance claims on your behalf and help estimate your out-of-pocket costs prior to treatment.
DENTAL INSURANCE INFO
Dental Insurance works much differently than medical insurance. Most dental insurance only covers $1000-2500 a year. As the patient you will be responsible for a portion of the treatment cost even if you have not used your benefits.
For example, most dental insurances only cover 50% of crowns, so the patient will be responsible for the other 50% of the crown. Most insurances cover an exam & healthy mouth cleaning twice a year 100%. If you have dental insurance through your job or spouse, we highly recommend using your preventative benefits so you can catch issues early and avoid higher costs to fix cavities later. However, if you are considering getting dental insurance, but don't already have it, we suggest scheduling a visit at the New Patient Special rate of $79 to get details on the treatment you may need to determine if dental insurance would even benefit you.
If you have numerous teeth that need help and need to get it done soon, it may be better to finance the treatment and skip dental insurance all together. We are happy to help give you information to allow you to make the most informed decision.
Payment Methods – Check, Cash, Proceed, or Sunbit Accepted
Downloadable Forms:
Welcome to
St Lucie Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
Office Policy
At Port St. Lucie an appointment is an agreement between you and your doctor. We value your time, and this reserved appointment is to advise and educate you to make the best choices for a lifetime of good dental health. We make every effort to set aside an appointment time specifically for you, and consequently we ask patients to honor the appointments they set.
We also understand that your schedule may change unexpectedly. As a courtesy to the doctors and other patients, please provide us with at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to reschedule your appointment. For this reason, any appointment changes or cancellations made within 48 hours will be charged a $75.00 broken appointment fee.
Post Op Instructions
AFTER CARE
When it comes to dental after care, we ask that you follow the instructions below carefully. They will greatly assist you in having a smooth recovery from your surgical procedures. Your results not only depend on the actual procedure but also on the quality of the dental after care.
1. Swelling Control:
Place an ice bag on the outside of the face that corresponds to the operative site. Alternate 15 minutes on and 10 minutes off for at least two to three hours.
2. Bleeding Control:
Keep firm pressure with gauze over the surgical site for at least two hours – changing the gauze frequently, as it becomes soiled.
Do not rinse your mouth for at least 24 hours.
Do not drink from a straw for 24 hours.
Avoid smoking for at least 24 hours – and longer, if possible.
If bleeding still persists, place a moist tea bag over the surgical site, and apply firm biting pressure.
3. Comfort Control:
Take pain medication as prescribed.
Stay away from extremes in temperature and spices.
Keep to a softer diet for at least 24 hours.
4. Hygiene control:
Starting 24 hours after the surgery, begin salt & water or peroxide and water rinses four times per day for one to two weeks.
Light brushing around the surgical site should be started at this time, as well. Brush more vigorously each day as comfort allows.
Call us at 772-242-4124 should there be any questions or excessive pain and discomfort.
- 6-month check-ups
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
- Periodontal scaling
- Periodontal disease prevention
- Gingivitis prevention
- Fluoride treatment
- Ceramic fillings
- Sealants
- Teeth cleaning
- Mouth guards for sports
- Restorative and cosmetic dentistry financing
- Invisalign teeth straightening
- Lumineers
- Six Month Smile
- Veneers
- Dental implants
- Ceramic crowns
- Root canals
- Braces or retainers
- Bite plates
- Headgear
- Tooth repair
- Dentures
Making an Appointment
It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments with St Lucie Center for Cosmetic Dentistry. Simply call 772-242-4124 and one of our friendly team members will be happy to assist you. If you schedule an appointment and something comes up, please call and cancel 24 hours in advance so that we can accommodate other patient requests.
What to Expect
Walk into our lobby where you will be greeted by our friendly team. We will provide you with new patient paperwork that includes a health questionnaire, request for your insurance information and contact information. We will also provide you with information to familiarize you with our office and how we handle things like patient privacy.
Initial Examination
Your initial dental exam will take around one hour. The experienced team at St Lucie Center for Cosmetic Dentistry will ask you questions, get to know your oral hygiene routine, and listen to your health concerns. We believe in educating patients and empowering them to make good choices to improve their oral health. We will demonstrate how to properly care for your teeth and make additional suggestions as needed. Our dental hygienist will clean your teeth then Dr. Almanzar & Associates will complete your examination and make recommendations for proposed dental treatments.
Pain Concerns
We work to ensure our patients feel comfortable, and that includes minimizing their pain as much as possible. If you are undergoing a dental procedure, Dr. Almanzar & Associates will meet with you to discuss your pain tolerance and create a plan for pain management. Working together, we will treat your dental health problems in a way that minimizes pain and enables you to get back to your life faster.
Dental Insurance
We accept a variety of insurance providers and endeavor to accommodate our patients' request. Please call our office at 772-242-4124 to see if we are currently working with your insurance provider.
Our pricing structure is designed to ensure that patients are able to receive the high quality dental care they deserve. If your dental insurance will not cover all of your dental treatments, we will work with you to identify a payment solution. We are health care professionals first and will work with you to make sure you receive the treatment you need.
Financial Policy
St Lucie Center for Cosmetic Dentistry provides high quality dental care to families throughout the Port St. Lucie area. We understand that every dental patient has different financial needs. We will work with you to find a solution that enables you to get the dental care you need, with or without insurance. Call our office to ask about our different payment options that may include cash, check, financing, and credit cards. We provide budget friendly dental care so call today and learn how St Lucie Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is the solution to all of your oral health needs.
