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Answers to Common Questions

Everything you need to know about visiting our Newport Beach office, from your first appointment to insurance, comfort options and emergencies.

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Our team is happy to help. Call or text (949) 646-2481.

New patients

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Yes. Book online or call (949) 646-2481. New patients are welcome at our Newport Beach office.

Call or text (949) 646-2481, or request an appointment online.

We believe in listening first. Your visit starts with a warm welcome from our front desk and a tour of the office, followed by a comprehensive oral exam and digital X-rays, a cleaning if scheduled, and a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Haroonian. If treatment is needed, you receive a personalized treatment plan, with plenty of time for questions.

Yes. We offer early morning and lunch-hour appointments, with flexible scheduling for families and professionals.

Yes. Bilingual care is available in English and Farsi.

Yes. You can call or text (949) 646-2481.

Insurance and payment

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Yes. We work with most major PPO plans and are in-network with most PPO providers. We verify your benefits before your visit and submit your claims.

Most plans cover checkups, cleanings and fluoride treatments at 100%. Our team can verify your benefits before your visit.

Yes. We provide transparent, upfront estimates, and our team explains your coverage, co-pays and out-of-pocket costs.

Yes. Financing is available for any dental treatment through CareCredit, so you can pay for your care over time.

We offer same-day discounts for cash payments. We also accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express, FSA and HSA cards, Apple Pay, cash and checks.

Comfort and sedation

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Let us know ahead of time. Our office is a boutique, judgment-free environment, and we’ll talk through all options with you.

Yes. We offer local anesthesia, oral conscious sedation and IV sedation. With oral sedation, you take a pill before your appointment and stay awake, and most patients remember little. IV sedation offers a deeper level of relaxation for longer or more complex treatments and is closely monitored throughout your visit.

Treatments and technology

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Dr. Haroonian will evaluate your smile at a consultation. Cone beam CT imaging shows your teeth, jawbone, sinuses and nerve pathways in 3D, so implant placement and any bone grafting can be planned precisely.

Often, yes. CEREC uses advanced CAD/CAM and 3D digital impressions to design and mill your crown right here in our office, with no temporary crown and no second appointment.

Yes. We offer clear aligners including Invisalign and ClearCorrect, as well as Fastbraces.

Comprehensive exams use digital X-rays, intraoral cameras and caries detection dye to identify issues early. Intraoral cameras let you see what the dentist sees.

Emergencies

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Call (949) 646-2481. We provide fast, same-day care for a severe toothache, a cracked tooth or a knocked-out tooth.

For emergencies we are available 24/7. Call or text (949) 646-2481.

Yes. Emergency extractions and root canals are done in-house, and oral and IV sedation are available for emergencies.