New patients
Your first visit
What to bring and what to expect at your first visit.
Bring your insurance cardOr call ahead with it and we will check the plan before you arrive.
Bring a list of your medicationsAnything you take regularly, including from another doctor.
Come a few minutes earlyThere is paperwork at the front desk on a first visit.
During your first visit
We look at every tooth and take x rays if they are needed. Then we explain what we found and any treatment options. If something hurts, tell us when you arrive.
We see children and adults in the same office, so you can bring your kids to your own appointment. The office is on the second floor with stairs and no elevator. Say so when you call if that is a problem.
Common questions
These answers cover first visits, insurance, children and hours. Call (718) 843-5500 if you need something that is not listed.
Do you see children?
Yes. We see both children and adults in the same office.
Do you take my insurance?
The office lists Delta Dental, Aetna, MetLife, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Guardian, United Health Care, Humana, Healthplex, GHI, GEHA, Magnacare, Principal, Lincoln Dental and Crossroads, plus the union funds 32BJ, 1199 and DC37, and DentaQuest plans including Medicaid, Healthfirst, Fidelis and Affinity. Call with the plan on your card and we will confirm yours.
What if I do not have dental insurance?
Call and tell us what you need. We will explain the options before you book.
Are you open on the weekend?
We are open Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed on Saturday. Monday through Thursday we are open until 7:00 PM, and Friday until 5:00 PM.