The qualified, caring staff at Hagen Dental Practice is always available
to discuss any treatment concerns you may have and to answer all of
your questions. If you have a question for Dr. Hagen, send
an e-mail and he'll add it to this page. Some of the most frequently
-asked questions:
Q: What is periodontal disease?
A: Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums and bone that support
your teeth. If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth
loss. Symptoms include puffy, swollen gums, bleeding and bad mouth odor.
The disease is usually painless and, quite often, you may not even know
you have it. Hagen Dental Practice offers specialized procedures to
treat periodontal disease.
Q: Are special precautions taken to prevent the spread of infection
during dental treatment?
A: With a highly trained staff of health care professionals, Hagen
Dental Practice takes every precaution to ensure the safety of its patients.
o State-of-the-art sterilization products and procedures offer maximum
protection against infectious diseases
o Infection control systems are continually monitored and updated to
meet and exceed this practice's high standard of care
Q: Will Hagen Dental Practice help file my insurance claim?
A: As a courtesy to you, Hagen Dental Practice will submit treatment
charges to your insurance carrier. Please provide a current, completed
dental insurance form at your first visit in order to expedite this
process.
Q: Are all treatment costs covered by my insurance?
A: Hagen Dental Practice's recommendation for treatment is based on
what the doctor considers best for your dental health. However, this
recommendation may not always be completely covered by your insurance
policy.
Q: Are treatments and procedures more costly if I do not have dental
nsurance?
A: All patients are charged the same fees for the same procedures,
regardless of insurance coverage.