From Which Dental Schools Did The Doctors Graduate? How Long Have the doctors been in practice? At this location? What are the office hours? Does the office file Dental Insurance? Do you accept our insurance? How does the patient pay on the first visit? How does the patient pay on subsequent visits? Besides insurance reimbursement what other payment options do patients have? What is CareCredit? Do the doctors utilize Nitrous Oxide for their patients? In addition to General Dentistry what other treatment do the doctors perform? At what age do the doctors begin seeing children? Are children allowed in the operatories while patients are being treated?
From which dental schools did the doctors graduate?
Dr. Lynn Godwin graduated from Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. George Miller also graduated from Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Up to top How long have the doctors been in practice?
Dr. Godwin has been practicing since 1983. She first began practicing in Charleston, SC after graduating from dental school. Then later set up her own practice in the Triangle in 1988. Dr. Miller has been practicing since 1960. He practiced successfully in Waynesville, NC, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, for 30 years. His current patients include several who travel the five hours from Western NC to see him for their dental treatment.
Up to top At this location?
Dr. Godwin began this practice in 1988.
Dr. Miller joined her here in 1990.
Up to top What are the office hours?
Monday - Thursday 8am - 5:00pm
Up to top Does the office file dental insurance?
Yes. We file paper claims and electronic claims where possible.
Up to top Do you accept our insurance?
The dental office of Godwin & Miller does not participate with any insurance companies. If you dental plan allows you to go to any dentist you decide, and you don't have to chose a dentist from a particular list, in most cases we will process your insurance.
We advise all patients who are not certain to contact their own insurance company to confirm whether the treatments at our office will be covered or not. If you are covered by these insurance companies you will pay at the time of treatment, and we will provide the information for you to file to collect your own benefits.
Up to top How does the patient pay on the first visit?
If all of the patient's insurance information is in order (name, address, group number, phone number, etc.) then the patient only has to pay the copayment at the first visit. If these things are not in order, then the patient must pay the full treatment fee at the first visit.
Up to top How does the patient pay on subsequent visits?
If the patient's insurance is in order and the office has had no problems filing the insurance at the past visits then the patient is responsible only for his/her copayment at the time of the visit.
Up to top Besides insurance reimbursement what other payment options do patients have?
We accept cash, personal checks, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, and CareCredit.
Up to top What is CareCredit?
CareCredit is a flexible patient/client payment program, specifically designed for healthcare expenses, that makes it easier for you to get the treatment or procedures you want and need. CareCredit is ideal for co-payments, deductibles, treatment and procedures not covered by insurance.
Up to top Do the doctors utilize nitrous oxide for their patients?
Yes. Nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, is useful to help some patients relax during their treatment. We also use it during most oral surgeries.
Up to top In addition to general dentistry do the doctors perform the following treatments?
• Oral Surgery YES
Dr. Godwin performs minor oral surgeries, and Dr. Miller performs more complex surgeries such as 3rd molar extractions (wisdom teeth), apicoectomies, and implant surgery.
•Endodontics YES
Both Dr. Godwin and Dr. Miller frequently treat those patients who require Root Canal Therapy.
•Orthodontics YES
Dr. Miller has been treating patients with comprehensive orthodontic treatment for over twenty-four years. His orthodontic patients include children, teenagers, and adults.
•Periodontics YES
We boast a staff of three excellent dental hygienists who take an active role in not only treating patients with periodontal diseases but also strive to educate these patients. Furthermore, Dr. Godwin and Dr. Miller perform periodontal treatments as well.
•Crown and Bridge YES
Dr. Godwin and Dr. Miller both do beautiful crown and bridge work.
•Implants YES
Dr. Miller has been doing implant surgery for over ten years. Our office staff is very helpful offering several different financial options for patients interested in pursuing this course of treatment.
Up to top At what age do the doctors begin seeing children?
We recommend that children begin regular check-up visits to the dentists once they are three years old. At this age they are usually mature enough not to be overwhelmed by all the dental equipment, they can better understand the treatment processes, and all of their baby teeth have erupted.
Up to top Are children allowed in the operatories while parents are being treated?
We prefer that children do not accompany their parents into the operatories. We have this policy to protect the children from the equipment present and certain strong chemicals that we use daily, ie: Heat sterilizers, x-ray equipment and sterilizing chemicals. Also, we find that it is best if a parent is having a very complex treatment where blood may be present that the child not be in the room. However, we understand the unforeseeable situations that arise when a parent must bring a child. If this occurs we ask that also you bring something to occupy your child's interest so that he or she can sit quietly while treatment is in progress.
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