(610) 486-5590
810 Darby Rd, Havertown, PA 19083, United States
Early & Late Hours For Your Convenience
(610) 486-5590
810 Darby Rd, Havertown, PA 19083, United States
Early & Late Hours For Your Convenience
(610) 486-5590
New Patients
Starting care at Havertown Dental Arts is simple and welcoming, with clear forms, flexible financing, and a team ready to answer every question.
Choosing a new dentist is a bigger decision than it sounds. You're trusting someone with your comfort, your smile, and sometimes with a little bit of anxiety left over from a less-than-great experience somewhere else. We take that seriously at Havertown Dental Arts, and we've built our new patient process around making that first step as straightforward as possible.
If you're new to the practice, whether you just moved to Haverford Township or you're simply ready for a change, this page walks you through what happens before, during, and after your first visit. You'll know what paperwork to bring, what your exam will cover, and how we handle insurance and payment, so there are no surprises when you sit down in the chair.
We see families, retirees, young professionals, and patients who haven't been to a dentist in years, and our approach adjusts to meet you where you are. There's no judgment here, only a genuine effort to get your mouth healthy and keep it that way with a plan that actually fits your life.
We've organized the new patient experience into three simple stages so you always know what's coming next and never feel rushed through it.
We'll send new patient forms ahead of time so you can fill them out at home, on your own schedule. Bring your insurance card, a photo ID, and a list of current medications, and plan to arrive about ten minutes early for your first visit.
Your first appointment includes a full exam, diagnostic X-rays if needed, a gentle cleaning, and an oral cancer screening. We'll talk through anything we find and answer every question before recommending next steps.
If treatment is recommended, we'll build a plan around your priorities and your budget, not a one-size-fits-all script. You'll leave with a clear understanding of costs, timing, and what to expect at each step.
One of the biggest sources of stress before a first dental visit isn't the drill, it's the uncertainty around cost and coverage. We try to clear that up before you ever sit in the chair. Our front desk team will verify your benefits ahead of your appointment whenever possible, so you have a realistic idea of what's covered and what isn't.
Havertown Dental Arts works with most major insurance plans and is happy to file claims directly on your behalf. For patients without dental insurance, we offer a membership-style savings plan and flexible payment arrangements, because cost shouldn't be the reason care gets put off.
Here's what a typical new patient visit includes:
If it's been a while since your last cleaning, or you're coming to us after a difficult experience with a previous dentist, please tell us. Knowing your history and your concerns ahead of time helps us adjust pacing, explain things more carefully, and make sure you feel heard rather than processed through a checklist.
"We want your first visit to feel like a conversation, not an interrogation. That starts the moment you call to schedule."
Our team spends real time with every new patient during the first visit because rushing never leads to good dentistry. If you have questions before your appointment about insurance, financing, or what to bring, call our Havertown Dental Arts office at (610) 486-5590 and our team will walk you through it.
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Common questions new patients ask before their first visit to Havertown Dental Arts.
Please bring a photo ID, your dental insurance card if you have one, and a list of any medications you're currently taking. If you've seen another dentist recently and have X-rays or records available, forwarding those ahead of time can help us avoid repeating imaging unnecessarily.
Most first visits run between 60 and 90 minutes, which covers your exam, necessary X-rays, a cleaning, and time to discuss any findings with you directly. We'd rather take the extra time upfront than rush and miss something important.
We work with most major dental insurance plans and file claims directly for you so you don't have to deal with the paperwork yourself. Our team will verify your benefits before your visit whenever possible, and we're happy to explain your coverage in plain language before any treatment begins.
Plenty of our patients come to us without dental insurance, and that's never a barrier to care here. We offer an in-house savings plan with discounted rates on cleanings and treatment, along with flexible payment options, so you can get the care you need without waiting.
Absolutely, and you're far from the only one who feels that way. Let our team know about your anxiety when you schedule, or mention it at check-in, and we'll adjust our pace, explain every step before we do it, and give you breaks whenever you need them. Many nervous patients tell us their first visit here was easier than they expected.
Yes, and we see this more often than you'd think. There's no judgment waiting for you here, only a thorough exam to understand where things stand now and a realistic plan to get you back on track, whether that takes one visit or a few spread out over time.
Yes, we welcome patients of nearly every age and often schedule family members back-to-back or on the same day to make visits more convenient. Just let our scheduling team know you'd like to coordinate appointments for multiple family members when you call.
You can book online through our scheduling link at any time, or call our Havertown office directly at (610) 486-5590 and our front desk team will find a time that works with your schedule, including early morning and some weekday evening slots.
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Join the Havertown families who trust Havertown Dental Arts. New patients and emergencies are always welcome.