Every question we get, answered.

Very. We separate the roles of anesthesia provider and dentist — a dedicated in-house CRNA monitors you the entire time while Dr. Palmquist focuses on the dentistry. It's the same setup used in hospitals for safe outpatient sedation.

No. IV sedation puts you into a fully relaxed sleep state. Most patients have no memory of the procedure at all.

Yes. You'll need someone to drive you home after IV sedation. Plan to rest the remainder of the day.

Oral sedation (a pill) makes you very relaxed but awake and aware. IV sedation delivers medication through a vein — you're fully asleep and remember nothing.

Yes — that's one of the biggest advantages. We routinely combine extractions, fillings, crowns, and implant placement into a single appointment so you recover once, not six times.

We accept most major dental insurance plans and file claims on your behalf. Call ahead and we'll verify your benefits before your first visit.

Yes. We work with CareCredit and offer several in-house payment options — ask us about them at your consult.

We're happy to provide a clear written estimate before any treatment and can often bundle work to reduce your total cost.

Always. You'll see the fee, what insurance is expected to cover, and your out-of-pocket portion in writing before we start.

Every six months for most healthy adults — sometimes more often if you have gum disease or a history of decay.

Often, yes. With IV sedation we can complete extensive treatment plans in a single appointment instead of six.

Yes — we place and restore implants right here. No referral to an oral surgeon needed for most cases.

Photo ID, your insurance card, and a list of any medications you take. Arrive 10 minutes early to fill out paperwork — or download it from our patient resources page ahead of time.

Around age one, or within six months of the first tooth erupting. Early visits are short, friendly, and build a positive association.

Yes. Sealants are a quick, affordable way to protect kids' back teeth from cavities.

In some cases, yes. We'll evaluate their age, health, and the treatment needed to decide between nitrous, oral sedation, or IV sedation.

Keep it moist (in milk or your own saliva), avoid touching the root, and call us immediately. Getting seen within an hour gives the best chance of saving the tooth.

Yes, whenever possible. Call first — we hold time in our schedule specifically for emergencies.

Severe pain, swelling, bleeding that won't stop, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, a lost crown or filling, or trauma to the mouth. When in doubt, call.

With good hygiene, decades — often for life. The crown on top may need replacement after 15–20 years, but the implant itself is remarkably durable.

Most healthy adults with enough bone are. We use 3D imaging to plan every case and will tell you honestly if a bone graft or alternative is a better path.

Typically 3–6 months from placement to final crown, allowing time for the implant to fuse with bone. Some cases qualify for same-day temporary teeth.

No — professional whitening is safe when done correctly. Some patients get temporary sensitivity, which resolves within a day or two.

Bonding is composite resin sculpted onto the tooth in one visit — fast and affordable. Veneers are thin porcelain shells custom-made in a lab — more durable and stain-resistant, but a bigger investment.