F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions (and answers)

1. Rating: +1

   What type of dental insurance does CPD accept?

2. Do you accept Medicaid insurance?

3. If I have a cavity and cannot afford to go to a dentist to have it fixed what is the best way to deal with it for now?

4. Rating: +2

   Can you tell me more o­n how you qualify for the care credit program, and what if you don’t qualify. What happens from there?

5. I need a lot of dental work done and my insurance does not cover anything but cleanings at this time, do you set up payment plans with new customers?

6. Rating: +1

   Can you give me a ballpark idea how much it would cost to have a cavity repaired? I have no dental insurance.

7. I’m looking into pricing o­n getting my wisdom teeth pulled. I am a 21 year old male with no insurance and the time. How does your billing process work?

1. I don’t have dental insurance but I am sure I have a cavity or two that would need to be filled. Can you give me some idea how much I might expect to pay for this as I’ll likely have to pay in cash/check?

2. I have seen commercials recently for enamel rebuilding toothpastes from Aquafresh I think? Is it really possible for a toothpaste to do that?

3. Are battery powered toothbrushes better than a regular toothbrush?

4. What is the price of teeth bleaching?

5. Rating: +2

   What happens when a tooth turns color?

6. Rating: +2

   Can appointments be scheduled o­nline or by email?

7. What is the best thing to do if a tooth gets knocked out?

8. Someone told me that drinking orange juice is bad for your teeth. Is this true?

9. Can you get work done o­n your teeth while you are pregnant?

10. What are your office hours?

1. Rating: +1

   I need someone to replace a couple of teeth in my upper plate. (I have the teeth) I contacted Cornerstone Dental Lab, o­n 7th St. S.E., and since Dr. Craven who made my plate 13 years ago is not here no more, I thought the lab might do that type of work. Their reply to me was that they o­nly do work, which a dentist has sent to them. In other words, I have to find a dentist, make an appointment, and then I suppose he would recommend going to see them. This sounds like an expensive way, to just get a couple of teeth replaced.

2. This is my first question. I’m checking to see how this works. I haven’t registered yet, but apparently I’m able to ask a question. That’s unusual, don’t you think?

3. I just moved here from out of state and found your web site (lots of good information here). I am wondering what would be required if I walk in as a new customer? Do you need to get information from my previous dentist?

4. What should I expect as a new Central Park Dentistry patient?

1. I am looking for a dentist for my 29 year old son who is mildly mental handicapped. He does not like going to the dentist but does fairly well but is very apprehensive. We need someone who will be patient with him and gentle at the same time. It has been quite awhile since he has seen a dentist so I’m sure he will need some work done. Is this something your practice could do? He is o­n Tittle 19 and Medicare but if I found someone to be able to get his teeth fixed we could do a little at a time and pay personally. If this is something you can not do can you recommend someo­ne in the North Iowa area that is good with people who have disabilities? Thank you

2. Rating: +2

   Does CPD do braces?