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Your first visit, start to finish

Here’s exactly what happens, what it costs, and what to bring. Most new patients are seen within five business days.

New patient special

$129 for exam, cleaning and full X-rays

For patients without insurance. Normally $310. Insured? Most PPO plans cover your first visit at 100%.

  • Comprehensive exam with Dr. Alvarez or Dr. Chen
  • Full set of low-dose digital X-rays
  • Professional cleaning and polish
  • Intraoral photos so you see what we see
  • Free whitening consultation
Claim the $129 visit

Offer for new patients without dental insurance. Excludes treatment of gum disease if needed; we’ll explain any extra cost first.

What to expect

  1. 1
    Online forms (5 min)

    We text a secure link after you book. Health history, insurance photo, done.

  2. 2
    Arrive and settle in (10 min)

    Coffee bar, kids’ corner, free parking right outside.

  3. 3
    X-rays, photos and cleaning (40 min)

    Your hygienist walks you through everything on screen.

  4. 4
    Dentist exam and plan (15 min)

    Clear priorities, written estimate, no pressure.

Paying for care

Insured, uninsured, or somewhere in between

Dental insurance

In-network with most PPO plans. We verify benefits before your visit and file claims for you.

Brightbay Smile Plan

Adults $29/month, kids $19/month. Two cleanings and exams, X-rays, one emergency visit and 15% off treatment.

Monthly payments

0% financing for 6–12 months on treatment over $500, subject to approval. Pay with HSA or FSA cards too.

New patient FAQ

Good questions we hear a lot

We’re in-network with most PPO dental plans and will file claims for you. Before treatment, we give you a written estimate of what your plan covers and what you’ll owe.

Join the Brightbay Smile Plan: two cleanings, exams and X-rays each year plus 15% off other treatment, for a flat monthly fee. No waiting periods.

Very common, and we take it seriously. Ask for a longer first visit, noise-cancelling headphones, or sedation options. We explain each step before we do it.

We hold emergency slots every weekday. Call before 10am and we’ll usually see you the same day.

By their first birthday or when the first tooth appears. Early visits are short, playful and mostly about getting comfortable.

A photo ID, your insurance card (or a photo of it), and a list of any medications. If you have recent X-rays from another office, we can request them for you.

Plan on about 75 minutes. Kids’ first visits are usually 30 to 45 minutes.