Dr. Hackbarth offers restorative dentistry, general dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry, like teeth whitening and porcelain veneers. We place special emphasis on the timely detection and treatment of disease because finding problems early means less decay, less damage, and less invasive procedures. Our treatment priorities are clear: If you're hurting, we get you out of pain immediately. Then, we turn our attention to improving your oral health and halting whatever disease process has created the initial problems.
Each smile we design is as unique as the individual patient it belongs to, so we concentrate on giving our patients personalized attention. Our job is to get to know you and understand your dental health needs, concerns, and goals. Below, we’ve addressed some of the most common questions that we receive from our patients for your convenience. If you have any lingering questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our dental office.
Yes, we're always happy to accept new patients from other dental offices and all other new patients who hear about us via the internet or friends and family. We especially appreciate our friends telling others about our dental office.
Dental insurance can be a good thing. Millions of people regularly use their benefits when they visit a dentist. Often people are surprised to find that what they expected from their dental plan is not what it actually provides.
We will consult with you about your specific plan so you can be informed about your benefits and any limitations within your plan. Ask us and we will send you an excerpt from the "I Hate Dentists" book which will explain how dental insurance works.
Generally, Dr. Hackbarth does not accept insurance assignments. However, it is our goal to help you get any treatment you need. We will do the paperwork to file any claims you may have, and we have payment plans available for those who may need them.
Dr. Hackbarth is concerned about the health and well-being of all his patients. If you need him, there is an emergency number where you can leave a message. He will be paged and will return your call promptly. Our patients always appreciate his availability.
Keep the tooth moist. This can be accomplished by placing the tooth into milk, or a body-temperature saltwater solution, or even between the child's cheek and gum. (There are also commercially-available kits containing a solution just for this purpose, such as the 3-M Save-a-Tooth kit. It's a good idea to have one of these in your first aid supplies.) Do not wash or attempt to clean off the tooth. Take the child to the dentist as soon as possible for reimplantation. Time is critical: The tooth will begin to die after 15 minutes and the sooner the reimplantation is done, the better the chances of successful treatment.
We accept cash, checks and most credit cards. We have several outside financing options for patients who may need this service and for established patients, we can sometimes make special arrangements for extended payments.
You can email Dr. Hackbarth at this site and he will be sure to answer promptly. If the matter is urgent, please call and he will return your call promptly.
In many cases air abrasion can be used to remove tooth decay without pain, needles, or drilling.
Yes. Bleeding gums are a hallmark of gum disease and need to be evaluated. Dr. Hackbarth offers individually tailored gum disease treatments, most of which can eliminate the need for surgery.
Our staff uses a number of methods to help patients stay relaxed and calm during treatment, and sometimes, we’re able to minimize our patient’s anxieties without the use of drugs. We have available (by appointment) a dental anesthesiologist who can provide sedation for patients who may require IV sedation if they have a severe dental phobia or are undergoing extensive treatment.
