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Frequently Asked Questions At Our Family Dentistry in San Marcos Tx

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Carothers Family Dentistry practice in San Marcos, Tx provides an array of services to those that we serve. A great deal of our dental service is general family dentistry that focuses on dental care & oral health. We care for and perform procedures and preventative measures that fight tooth decay and keep your teeth in the best possible condition. As a dentist in San Marcos, Tx, Carothers Family Dentist prides ourselves on helping those that we serve to achieve a higher degree of quality dental care with every dental treatment you receive from us. If you are in need of more than general dentistry, we can assist you with that too. We also perform procedures such as root canal, tooth extraction, fillings, and other dental treatment that relieve patients of the symptoms of tooth decay. Our oral surgeons also specialize in the practice of placing dental implants, and bridges. Dental Laser Treatments are also available. Dr. Carothers and his team of dental hygienists also provides cosmetic dentistry procedures right here in the dental office, with procedures ranging from veneers to teeth whitening.

While we aren’t specifically a pediatric dentist, we are a family dentist in San Marcos, Tx. Dr. Corey Carothers and his team will be happy to help with your child’s dental care & oral health. This distinction means we don’t just specialize in care for children, but for adults as well. We can be the go-to San Marcos Dentist for your entire family, and we can be your children’s pediatric dentist as they grow up.

Dental amalgam has been successfully used for many years. It is a material that has come under question in recent times because of mercury content. Current research is not demonstrating a health risk with this material and there are times when we feel it is still the restorative material of choice. Other materials have been developed that are constantly being improved. For that reason we often have a choice in the material we use. We will discuss options, along with benefits and disadvantages, with you should you have a problem that requires treatment such as fillings, crowns or dental implants in San Marcos.

Yes! We do have Nitrous Oxide in our dental office, and if anxiety is a concern we can help calm that using an oral sedative or Nitrous Oxide, or both during any sedation dentistry treatment. If we do prescribe sedation dentistry for your dental surgery you will be required to have a driver to and from your appointment.

Dental plans are designed to share the cost of your dental care; they do not completely pay for all costs. Dental benefit plans are the result of a contract between the plan sponsor (usually an employer) and the third-party payer (usually an insurance company). The amount your benefit plan pays is determined by negotiated rates between your employer and the insurer. These rates have been determined based on a contract, not your dental needs.

As your trusted San Marcos dentist we strive to provide the best dental care for our patients, as determined by your dental needs and not your insurance coverage.

We will help patients by filing their dental insurance claims. We can only estimate your benefits, based on the information given to us by you and your insurance company.

We accept traditional dental insurance plans. Learn more about the insurance carriers we are in network with. It is the patient’s responsibility to know if their insurance can be used in our office

  • Dr. Carothers is “In-Network” with Connection Dental Network, Humana Dental PPO, and Cigna PPO (excludes Cigna Advantage Plan).
  • Dr. Sullivan is “In-Network” with Humana Dental PPO.

We do NOT belong to any “discount” dental plans like those purchased through your credit union, etc.

It is the patient’s responsibility to get the correct information, prior to any treatment, so we can file their claims correctly. The patient will be responsible to pay any estimated patient portions at the time of service. All uncovered expenses are the patient’s responsibility.

It is the patient’s responsibility to get the correct information, prior to any treatment, so we can file their claims correctly. The patient will be responsible to pay any estimated patient portions at the time of service. All uncovered expenses are the patient’s responsibility.

We offer payment arrangements for patients who need assistance with payment for their dental service. We offer “Care Credit”, a healthcare credit card that requires application and approval, with up to 12 months interest free. We can also schedule automatic withdrawals from a credit or debit card, with your approval. Learn more about our payment options.