Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you accept my dental insurance?

  Stadsklev Dental gladly accepts nearly all dental insurance policies and will assist you by electronically filing your insurance claim on the day treatment is performed.

• Do I have to "pay up front" for my treatment?

  Prior to performing any service, we will provide you with a detailed treatment plan, broken down by appointment, and showing an estimated "patient portion" due. On the day that treatment is performed, we appreciate payment for only that portion that we estimate will not be covered by insurance. We will electronically file your insurance claim and accept payment directly from the insurance company for the remainder of your balance.

  For those patients without dental insurance, we still appreciate payment on the day of service. However, we offer payment plans for larger, more expensive treatment needs and ask only that you have something set up with us prior to beginning treatment.

• What types of payment do you accept?

  We accept cash, check, VISA, and Mastercard payment, as well as nearly all dental insurance policies. Our office also offers payment plans, including CareCredit for patients with more extensive treatment needs.

• When should children be seen by the dentist?

  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be seen by a dentist at age one. We are happy to see children at 1 year of age, especially in the event that a parent has concerns regarding their child's oral health; however, many children feel more comfortable and better tolerate their first visit between age 2 and 3.

  At their first appointment, we’ll try to take x-rays, do a fluoride treatment, cleaning, and exam. This can, however, be a little too much for a young child, so we adjust accordingly. Our hope is to get as much done as possible, without allowing your child to have a bad first experience at the dentist.

  Even if Dr. Stadsklev is only able to take a quick look and “count” your child’s teeth, a bit of familiarity is, in many cases, enough to make for a smooth second visit, six months later. If another family member has an upcoming appointment with us, it is often beneficial for your child to see a parent or older sibling in the dental chair prior to their visit.

• Will I need new x-rays?

  If you are new to our clinic, we ask that you contact your previous dentist and request that any current x-rays be released to you, to be brought to your first appointment or mailed directly to our office. For most patients, a full mouth series or panoramic x-ray is considered current for 5 years, while the 4 bitewing x-rays are commonly taken on a yearly basis.

• Do you see patients with complex medical conditions

  Patients with complex medical conditions are commonly seen in our dental facility. For those patients requiring close medical attention during dental treatment, Dr. Stadsklev is able to see patients at the Douglas County Hospital. Please don't hesitate to call if you have specific questions.

• Is your office latex free?

  Yes, our office is 100% latex free.