You call.
Tell our front desk what's going on — a checkup, a cleaning, a sore tooth, a second opinion. We'll find a time that works.
New patients
First visit, nothing fancy.
Call us, tell us what's going on, and we'll get you on the schedule. No hoops, no online forms to chase down.
You come in.
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take. If it's your first visit, show up 15 minutes early — there's a little paperwork.
We talk, then we look.
Dr. Walgren sits down with you before any tools come out: your history, your concerns, what you want out of the visit. Then a full exam covering every tooth, your gums, your bite, an oral cancer screening, and x-rays if they're due. Cleanings aren't one-size-fits-all, so he looks first and plans from there.
We work at your pace.
We numb things properly, we check in often, and we stop if you need a break. Dentistry shouldn't hurt — we mean that.
What to bring
- Photo ID
- Insurance card (if you have one)
- A list of any medications
- Records or x-rays from a previous dentist, if you have them
About insurance
We're in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and DeltaCare USA, and we accept most other major plans. If you're not sure whether we take yours, give us a call and we'll check.
No insurance? That's fine too. We'll be straightforward about what things cost before we do them.
Bringing kids?
We see the whole family. Kids' first visits are usually a quick look, a count of teeth, and a ride in the chair. We don't rush them and we don't lie about what's going to happen.
Nervous?
Tell us. Lots of people are. We'll go slower, explain more, and check in often. If you've put off a visit because of a bad experience years ago, you are not alone and we won't judge.
Coming from another dentist?
Ask your old office to send your records and recent x-rays to admin@WalgrenDental.com before your visit. It spares you repeat x-rays and gives Dr. Walgren the full picture on day one.
Need to reschedule?
Life happens. Give us a day's notice when you can, so someone else can take the slot. We'll find you a new one.