Book your visit and find us
A new dentist can feel like a big step. We have served South Florida families from the Kendall Mall since 1973.
Call us at 305-271-1421 to book. We are open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Please make an appointment first. Tell us why you are coming in, so we can plan your time.
Our address is 8833 SW 107th Ave, in Kendall Place (the Kendall Mall). Parking is free in our outdoor lot. Our entrance, restroom and parking work for wheelchairs. Come a few minutes early to fill out your forms.
What to bring
Please bring these things:
- A photo ID
- Your dental insurance card or Medicare supplemental plan card, if you have one
- A list of all medicines and supplements you take, with the doses
- Recent dental X-rays from your last dentist, if you have them
- Your questions, written down
First, we get to know you
First, we talk about your health and your medicines. Tell us what bothers you, like bleeding gums or a loose denture.
Diabetes, some medicines and smoking can hurt your gums. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research is a U.S. health group. It says smoking is the biggest risk for gum disease. So we ask if you smoke. We do not judge.
Nervous? Tell us. Many people feel the same. We explain each step and go at your pace.
Digital X-rays show us more
X-rays show what an exam cannot. They find cavities (holes) between teeth and bone loss under the gums. For new patients, they also give us a starting point to compare later.
The American Dental Association says dental X-rays use very low radiation. It says to take them only when the dentist needs them. We follow that. Our digital X-rays show on a screen in seconds.
Thinking about an implant? We can also take a 3D scan (called CBCT) in our office. A normal checkup usually does not need one.
Free X-ray, exam and consultation. New Patient Special. New patients only.
The patient and any other person responsible for payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to any advertisement for the free, discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment. D0191, C6182
Your exam and your one-hour cleaning
Your dentist checks your teeth, gums and bite. Then we explain your X-rays in plain words.
Here, a normal cleaning takes one full hour with a hygienist. A hygienist is trained to clean teeth. We gently remove plaque (a sticky film of germs) and tartar (hard plaque). We polish your teeth and answer your questions.
Kenny Brocard, RDH, has over 18 years of experience. Cristina Dominguez, RDH, has 33 years.
Your cleaning may be the same day or at another visit. If your gums need care first, we explain why and plan with you.
Only a dental team can remove tartar. At home, brush twice a day and clean between your teeth daily. This helps keep gum disease away.
A clear plan before you go
Before you leave, we explain what we found and what to do first. You see your choices and the cost before you decide.
We take most dental insurance plans and most Medicare supplemental plans. Call with your plan details, and we will check what it covers. Financing is available. We take credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments.
Does something hurt between visits? Call us. Emergency care is available 24/7 by phone.
Common questions
How long does the first visit take?
It depends on what you need. The cleaning alone takes one hour. When you call, we tell you how long to plan for.
Is the first exam free?
Yes, for new patients. Our New Patient Special includes a free X-ray, exam and consultation. It is for new patients only.
Do you take my insurance?
We take most dental insurance plans and most Medicare supplemental plans. Call 305-271-1421 with your plan details. We will check what applies to you.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Your dentist will confirm what is right for you at your exam. General information checked against: mouthhealthy.org, nidcr.nih.gov.