What types of Financing/Payments plans do you offer?
Payment is due at the time of surgery unless other arrangements have been made in advance. For your convenience we accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Please remember that you are fully responsible for all fees charged by this office regardless of your insurance coverage.
As a service to our patients, we are pleased to offer the CareCredit card, North America's leading patient payment program. CareCredit lets you begin your procedure immediately—then pay for it over time with low monthly payments that are easy to fit into your monthly budget. We also offer CareCredit Financing with no interest for 6 months.
What type of insurance do you accept?
At Dr. Cooper’s office we make every effort to provide you with the finest surgical care and the most convenient financial options. To accomplish this we work hand in hand with you to maximize your insurance reimbursement for covered procedures. If you have any problems or questions, please ask our staff. They are well informed and up-to-date. We take many different insurance plans. Please call us for more information.
How much are dental implants?
Fee quotations are difficult by phone, but Dr. Cooper does take the time to respond to fee inquiries personally, and will discuss fees with patients in detail. It is best to establish the fee quotation during a consultation appointment.
Why should I remove my wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth. When they align properly, and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting in the mouth. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to erupt successfully.
These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they are partially erupted, the opening around the tooth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. The result: swelling, stiffness, pain and illness. The pressure from the erupting wisdom tooth may move other teeth and disrupt the orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom tooth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. Removal of the offending impacted tooth or teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to avoid such future problems and to decrease the surgical risk involved.
