New Patients at Bay Area Dental Specialists

We are very pleased that you have chosen us for your care. We want you or your child to have a positive experience every time you visit. We are very experienced treating children and adults who are fearful or have special needs. If you or your child need extra support, please talk to us before your arrival so we can be ready to give you the exact help you need.

It is our intention to help you maintain your dental health for your whole life, or help your children grow into a full set of healthy teeth. We will work closely with you to understand your needs and help you achieve this goal.

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Insurance and Payments

Our office accepts all major insurance plans. Please call our office to verify that your insurance is on our list.

If you do not have insurance, we also accept cash, debit cards, credit cards, personal checks, CareCredit and Cherry Financing. We also offer In-house Membership Dental Plans which offer discounted services for patients without insurance or those that have exhausted their dental benefits. The In-house Membership cannot be used with other offers or discounts.

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Membership Plan

Includes cleanings, exams, & routine x-rays at no additional cost
Exclusive savings on other procedures, like fillings & root canals
Benefits start immediately & membership runs for 12 months from start date
No deductibles, waiting periods, annual maximums, denials of claims, or pre-approvals

Additional Benefits:

- Save 5% on subscriptions for family members added to your membership

- Save 15% on procedures at our practice

Payment Options

Dental care is an important investment in an individual's medical and psychological wellbeing. Financial considerations can be an obstacle to obtaining this important health service. Being sensitive to the fact that people have different needs in fulfilling their financial obligations, we are providing the following payment options:

Payment In Full

A discount of 5% is given for full payment at the start of treatment by cash or credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Financing Options

Outside NO-INTEREST financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. We offer free financing for 6 month term, depending on the estimated cost of the treatment. Financing beyond 24 month is also available at a competitive interest rate.