FAQs

Our recommendation, and that of the American Dental Association (ADA), is that you visit your dentist twice a year for regular cleanings and checkups.

On your first visit, our staff member will take a dental and medical history, and perform a thorough cleaning of your teeth. We will then perform an exam of your teeth and gums and jaw joint, and screen you for oral cancer. Often, we will take x-rays to complete your dental profile.

Once our exam is completed, we will discuss any treatment options that are deemed necessary, their associated fees and payment options, and schedule you for your next appointment for further work or your next regular checkup.

Yes. EverSmile Dentistry welcomes new patients of all ages. To set the stage for good oral health throughout a lifetime, it is recommended that a child’s first visit should be scheduled at age one, when their first teeth start to come in.

We are open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 4:15. If you need a Friday appointment, please contact us.

Yes, but please give us at least a 24-hour advance notice so we can fill your appointment with other patients.

Payment is due at time of service. However, we do offer several flexible payment options.

Insurance plans we now carry include: Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem, Cigna, Delta, GEHA, Guardian, MetLife, Principal, United Concordia, United Health Care. Just give us a call. We’ll be glad to verify your insurance coverage for you. We can also check to make sure your dental treatment is covered by insurance.

If you have an emergency during our office hours, please call our office number as soon as you are aware of the problem. We will make every effort to work you into our schedule as quickly as possible. If your emergency happens after hours or on the weekend, please call our office. We have emergency resources available.

A lot of people, including our Dr. Choi, have a fear of pain associated with visiting their dentist. Our cleaning and exams are generally painless, and we try to make every procedure as comfortable and pain-free as possible. Numbing anesthetics (Novocain) and relaxing nitrous oxide gas are available to reduce pain and anxiety. For fillings, there is generally no pain involved, although in rare cases, you may have temperature sensitivity as that tooth adjusts, or need to have a slight bite adjustment. For root canals and extractions, patients generally have local soreness after the procedure, and in some instances, the area could experience swelling, redness, or severe pain. This does not mean the procedure has failed; it only means the healing process is different for each patient. We recommend using an ice compress for the first 24 hours, then a heat compress to relieve discomfort. We can also prescribe antibiotics and pain medications when necessary.

New guidelines are now reporting that that precautionary antibiotics before a dental treatment is no longer necessary for most people. We recommend checking with us in advance.

Absolutely. With his passion for educating patients on proper dental healthcare, he’s earned the nickname “Chatty Choi.” He won’t be offended.