Common Questions About Our Novi, MI, Dental Practice & Services
When you undergo a dental procedure, regardless of how big or small, it’s understandable to have questions. How long will it take? Will it be uncomfortable? Can I afford it? All of these questions and more run through the minds of patients all across the country. But at Goldstein Dental Group, we aim to keep our Novi, MI, patients in the know from start to finish. Our frequently asked questions are a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain further insight into the dental care they’re about to receive from our dedicated dental team.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us directly. We look forward to hearing from you.
Discover the Answers to Your Dental Questions
Yes, Goldstein Dental Group is always welcoming new patients from Novi, MI, and the surrounding areas. When you call to schedule an appointment, we’ll match you with one of our dentists based on your specific oral care needs.
Absolutely. We have a wide range of orthodontic services available, including Invisalign®, traditional braces, mouth guards, and more. Visit our orthodontics page to learn more.
At Goldstein Dental Group, our primary objective is to identify and address any dental concerns in the early stages to prevent further and future damage from occurring. We want you to enjoy life’s moments without dealing with tooth pain and discomfort. From the moment you step into our Novi office, you’ll be treated like family. We care not just about your teeth but about who you are as a person, and aim to deliver the most high-quality dental care available.
We maintain high standards for all staff members, including our administrative team, to ensure patients receive quality care. Everyone employed at Goldstein Dental Group is required to renew their certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED (automated external defibrillator) every two years. In addition, our dentists are mandated to complete 60 hours of continuing education (CE), and hygienists must complete 34 hours of CE every three years.
Goldstein Dental Group is a HIPAA-compliant office, dedicated to making sure your information is secure. We are a paperless/chartless office, so you can rest assured that your information is not lying on a table for others to see. Our dental team does not disclose any information related to your treatments to others unless specified by the patient directly, and we have implemented a separate free WIFI signal for patients to use to avoid compromising our office network.
At Goldstein Dental Group, our advanced equipment helps maintain effective diagnostics and minimal radiation exposure. We utilize state-of-the-art digital radiology technology, which significantly reduces radiation exposure in patients. In fact, the radiation exposure during an X-ray is less than you receive from making a single phone call on your cell phone.
The Goldstein Dental Group staff understands the world of dentistry is constantly changing and advancing. For this reason, we regularly attend continuing education courses, host “lunch and learns” with local specialists, and read renowned dental articles.
Anything that you feel is relevant should be disclosed to our hygienists and dentists prior to your treatment. This can include:
- Pain or discomfort
- Dental anxiety
- Lifestyle choices, including smoking or vaping
- Whether or not you’re pregnant
- Conditions or medications that may cause complications
- Any other concerns regarding your oral hygiene
All instruments are placed in an ultrasonic cleaner for 15 minutes or more, using a specialized solution to remove any residue and harmful materials. Following this step, the instruments are carefully removed, thoroughly scrubbed, rinsed, and then securely packaged. We don’t stop there; once the instruments have been packaged, they undergo another sterilization process in an autoclave, a specialized machine that employs high-temperature steam to sanitize for 20 minutes. After the instruments have cooled, they are reintroduced to use.
In an effort to maintain our sterilization process, we collaborate with an external testing service that conducts monthly assessments of our autoclave. This provides an extra layer of assurance that we’re maintaining the highest standards of sterilization and sanitation.
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover), as well as CareCredit financing plans and dental insurance.
For those who plan to pay with dental insurance, we will bill your insurance company, and all estimated co-pays will be due when services are rendered.
Yes, we accept all major dental insurance except for Medicaid. We’ll bill your insurance company post-appointment, and all estimated co-pays will be due when services are rendered.
Please call our office at (248) 374-2273 to confirm that we do, in fact, accept your dental insurance plan.
Absolutely! We want to make sure you’re comfortable with the costs of your treatments before we perform them. Our dedicated professionals will explain your treatment plan in detail, including all associated expenses, and will not proceed until you have agreed to the price.
As a new patient, the duration of your appointment will depend on your current oral hygiene, but shouldn’t take longer than 90 minutes. Our routine check-up appointments usually last about an hour, while the duration of more complex dental procedures can vary depending on the treatment. If you have time constraints, please let us know ahead of your appointment, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule accordingly.