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What to Expect at Your First Visit

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Your Initial Visit to Our Santa Monica Dentist Will Include

Comprehensive Dental Exam

Your visit includes a full evaluation of your teeth, gums, bite, and existing dental work. Digital X-rays may be taken to check areas that are not visible during a visual exam. Dr. Edward Allan, DDS reviews everything with you in clear, simple terms.


Personalized Treatment Plan

After the exam, you’ll receive a clear treatment plan based on your needs. Dr. Allan explains each option, expected results, and costs, so you always know what to expect before moving forward.


Routine Cleaning*

If a standard cleaning is recommended and time allows, it can be completed during the same visit. If gum treatment or another type of cleaning is needed, our team will explain the next steps and schedule accordingly.

Our DENTAL team helps you with every step of the process:

Verify your benefits

Verify your benefits

Verify your benefits

We contact your insurance provider to confirm active coverage, annual limits, deductibles, and included services. This allows you to know exactly what is covered before your appointment.

Estimate coverage

Verify your benefits

Verify your benefits

You receive a clear estimate showing what your insurance is likely to pay and what your portion may be. This prevents surprises and helps you plan your visit with confidence.

Understand out-of-pocket costs

Understand out-of-pocket costs

Understand out-of-pocket costs

Our team explains your copay, deductible status, and any remaining balance based on your plan. Everything is reviewed in simple terms so you always know the total cost upfront.

Submit claims on your behalf

Understand out-of-pocket costs

Understand out-of-pocket costs

You don’t need to deal with forms or follow-ups. We file all PPO dental claims electronically, track responses, and handle communication with the insurance provider to keep the process smooth.

Insurance Accepted

Altair Dental Center accepts most PPO dental insurance plans commonly used in the Santa Monica and Los Angeles area, including Delta Dental PPO, Cigna PPO, Aetna PPO, MetLife PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Blue Shield of California PPO, Guardian PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, and Humana PPO.


Our team verifies your benefits directly with your insurance provider, confirms your deductibles and covered services, and prepares a clear estimate showing what your plan may pay. We also explain your expected out-of-pocket costs in simple terms so you know the total before treatment begins. All PPO dental claims are submitted by our office on your behalf, and we handle the follow-up to ensure smooth processing.


If you are unsure about your plan, we can check it for you before your visit.

CHECK MY INSURANCE

Payment Options FOR YOUR DENTAL SERVICES

Credit and debit cards

We accept all major credit and debit cards for quick and simple payments at the time of your visit.

HSA and FSA

Our team of highly skilled and experienced dentists and dental hygienists are dedicated to providing you with the best possible care. We are committed to helping you achieve and maintain optimal dental health.

Flexible payment plans

We understand that visiting the dentist can be stressful, which is why we provide a range of resources to help you prepare for your appointment and feel more comfortable during your visit.

Clear upfront pricing

Before any procedure begins, you receive a detailed explanation of expected costs so you always know the total in advance.

LIMITED TIME OFFER: $99 New Patient Special

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Altair Dental Center
2730 Wilshire Blvd #101, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 310-2601

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