Why should I choose Dr. John R Chaconas to be my family dentist?
Dr. Chaconas will give you high quality dental care in a comfortable environment at a fair and reasonable cost. He takes great care to assure your comfort, has developed many techniques to reduce anxiety during office visits and truly cares about his work. Dr. Chaconas' patients are his number one priority and you will see that this is the case from your first visit.
Do you accept Dental Insurances?
We accept many PPO dental insurances. Your insurance company should be able to provide you with a list of in network providers. You can also call our front desk at 281-337-5262 to verify that we accept your insurance and they will be happy to help you.
I have insurance. What portion will I have to pay and when?
We accept the estimated uninsured portion of your bill on the day of your visit. Cleanings, exams and x-rays are almost always covered at 100% with no deductible. Most patients with insurance pay nothing for six-month cleanings and exams. While our insurance database can closely calculate your estimated portion it is only an estimate, ultimately, you are responsible for the entire amount should the estimate fall short or your insurance company reimburse differently. Our staff will happily help you work with your insurance company in filing your forms.
What if I have no dental insurance?
If you have no insurance, Dr. Chaconas could be just right for you! You will find fees for procedures to be very competitive and reasonable. We offer a discount once you are an established patient called the "Routine Care Discount" where if you routinely attend your checkup appointments you are not charged for your exam at the time of that visit. That means that every six months when you come in for your cleaning your exam is free of charge! We find that this is a huge benefit to our cash paying patients. We also offer a discount-for-cash to those patients pre-paying their entire treatment plan.
Do you treat children?
Yes! It is nice to introduce the child at around 3 to the dentist. This is a great get acquainted visit where an exam will be done and the child can see that visiting the dentist is fun!
Is "tooth whitening" safe?
Bleaching procedures are safe and approved by the American Dental Association. Bleaching does not wear away any tooth structure or make a tooth more susceptible to staining. There is a big difference though in the different whitening products that are out there right now. Some claim to work, but do not. The best whitening available is a product where we make a custom tray for you to wear and you put a small amount of the product inside the tray then slip it onto your teeth. You wear it for 30 minutes at a time for 5 days. This seems to get the most dramatic and lasting results.
If periodontal disease is such a problem, why doesn't it hurt?
This is, unfortunately, a very good question. Periodontal problems can become quite serious and extremely advanced without any pain whatsoever. That is why it is so important to be attentive to the warning signs - bleeding gums when brushing and flossing, swollen gums, receded gums, teeth changing position, pus or swelling around gums - to name a few.