Office Visits
Don’t brush off regular checkups to the dentist! Regular dental checkups are essential to maintain good oral health. We encourage regular checkups at least every six months.
Seeing the dentist twice a year is recommended because your dentist can:
- Check for problems you might not see or feel
- Find early signs of decay
- Treat oral health problems early, while they are still manageable
Regular checkups include a thorough cleaning, polishing, and an oral exam by the doctor. During the oral exam, Dr. Bender checks the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue. At each visit, we also check old fillings and restorations, because constant pressure from chewing, grinding, or clenching can cause them to wear away, chip, or crack.
Your First Visit
Your first visit to our office typically includes an X-ray that allows Dr. Bender to view the structure of the jaw, the position of any teeth that have not yet appeared, malformed roots, and tooth decay.
The initial visit also involves getting your medical history. When you share your medical history with us, be sure to provide complete, up-to-date information on your health.
Let Dr. Bender know if you have experienced a recent hospitalization or surgery, or have recently been ill. Also tell us the names, doses, and frequency of any medications you are taking — whether prescription or over-the-counter products — and the name of your physician.
Inform the doctor of any changes in your health or medications. It is also important to bring up any fears you may have about dental treatment.
The information collected in your first visit will help us to select the safest and most effective method of treatment for you.
Regular Appointments
Regular checkup appointments typically take 20 to 40 minutes. Patients are seen by appointment only. We make every effort to be on time for our patients, and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us immediately.
Payment Options:
Financial options are discussed during the initial visit. Dr. Bender and her staff are committed to providing excellent dental care and guide patients in choosing the best payment options for their individual needs. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and CareCredit (a medical/dental credit card). Click here to apply!
Dental Insurance
Your insurance is a contract between your employer and a dental insurance company. Benefits received are based on the terms of the contract negotiated between your employer and the dental insurance company, and not your dental office.
The goal of most dental insurance policies is to provide only basic care for specific dental services. The benefits that you receive from the dental insurance company for your current insurance plan have nothing to do with your needs or achieving a high-quality, complete result.
Office Location
Our office is located in Fort Worth, Texas, at 2925 Oak Park Circle, Suite 200.
