Frequently Asked Questions

Our office does see patients that need emergency care and time is allotted on our schedule just for these emergencies. Patients may call the office and one of our staff members will find an appropriate appointment time. Depending on the severity of the problem, some patients can even be treated the same day.

Yes, our office will file any dental claim to your dental insurance carrier. Dr. Barnes is an in-network provider for several different dental insurances. Our front office staff will file in-network and out-of-network insurance claims. If you have questions concerning your specific dental plan, contact our office and we will do the best we can to answer them.

Many people delay their dental treatment due to financial constraints. Our office accepts Care Credit which is a medical credit card. Care Credit allows patients to manage their dental care expenses by offering low, interest-free monthly payments. Contact our office for more information or apply for Care Credit online here.

We offer many esthetic options, depending on what goals you may have. Many patients want whiter teeth and we offer bleaching, metal free porcelain veneers and crowns, metal free partials, and tooth colored (white) bonded fillings. Dr. Barnes and his staff have done many smile make-overs and will sit down with each patient to discuss what option is best for their smile.

Dr. Barnes works with different specialists (periodontists and oral surgeons) to identify and develop a treatment plan for an implant system that will work best for you. A specialist will place the implants while Dr. Barnes constructs the proper restoration to fit the implant. From bridges and crowns, to dentures and partials, Dr. Barnes can construct a prothesis that fits implants and restores function to the patient.

This area of dentistry has seen many advancements and we now have the ability to help patients with snoring. We offer two different mouth appliances to slightly protrude the lower jaw to aid in the prevention of snoring. Ask Dr. Barnes which appliance is better for you.

Dr. Barnes offers several options to treat bruxism (grinding). The most popular of these options is the comfort fit occlusal guard that is worn at night. It has a soft lining, so it won’t hurt teeth or restorations, and a hard outer layer to withstand the grinding forces. This guard is also very useful at reducing some of the symptoms of TMJ inflammation.

Today’s children and parents are busier than ever, so our office treats adults as well as children. To save time and prevent multiple appointments, we can appoint families together for convenience. Good oral hygiene habits are formed early in life and Dr. Barnes loves to get children in these hygiene habits early to prevent oral problems later in life.

Our office is highly trained to not only identify gum disease, but also treat it. We offer basic cleanings but also offer deep cleanings to clean periodontal pockets. Dr. Barnes and his hygienist will develop and implement a plan to rid your mouth of gum disease and regain a healthy mouth.