DENTIST NEAR BELLA VISTA, AR

What do you do if you can't afford a dentist?

Think you can’t afford a dentist? Think again! Our team at Peak Dental Care is proud to offer our patients two options for making their dental care more affordable: dental insurance and flexible financing. While dental insurance helps keep your out-of-pocket expenses to a minimum, flexible financing allows you to space-out your payments into budget-friendly chunks.

It’s worth noting that it’s not dentistry that’s expensive; it’s neglect. If you don’t prioritize your routine checkups or schedule an appointment when an unusual symptom, like a toothache, arises, then you increase your chances of needing a more extensive (and probably costly) treatment down the line.

How much does a dental checkup & cleaning cost in Bella Vista?

On average, a dental checkup and cleaning in the US costs between $200 and $350. That’s before important factors are taken into consideration, however, like the need for X-rays and dental insurance coverage.

Remember, essential preventive care, like six-month dental checkups, can benefit both your smile and your wallet. In addition to catching cavities and gum disease in the early stages, these routine appointments also allow our dentist to screen for non-dental issues, like oral cancer. If that wasn’t reason enough to prioritize these visits, they also allow your hygienist to give your teeth a thorough cleaning, removing stubborn plaque and tartar in the process.

How do I get emergency dental care?

If you sustain a dental injury, then you need to seek treatment as soon as possible. If you don’t, the root of the problem can continue to progress, resulting in further complications. So, the best thing to do is call our office and speak directly with one of our knowledgeable team members. We will do everything we can not only to walk you through the next best steps, but also to pencil you in for the next available appointment.

Note: if your dental injury has resulted in a potentially life-threatening symptom, like difficulty breathing, the inability to swallow, a fractured jaw, or uncontrollable bleeding, then calling 911 or heading to your nearest ER should be your top priority. Once you get the medical attention you need, you can get in touch with our team to schedule a same-day appointment.

What level of education is required to be a dentist?

To start, all dentists in the U.S. need to earn their Doctor of Dental Medicine or Doctor of Dental Sciences from one of 67 accredited dental schools. Typically, an undergraduate degree that focuses heavily on math and science proceeds this. To maintain their license to practice, a dentist needs to complete the required number of continuing education credits (which varies from state to state).

Dr. Baioni completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas before earning his dental doctorate at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He then worked at a community health clinic, and he continues to maintain an active membership with professional organizations, like the American Dental Association and the Arkansas Dental Association.