New Patients Welcome!
We know that visiting the dentist can feel nerve-racking—especially if it's been a while or if you've had a bad experience in the past. Our kind and experienced team is here to help you feel at ease every step of the way. From offering a friendly smile to handing you a pillow if you're uncomfortable in our chairs, we'll do everything we can to make your visit as comfortable as possible.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Your first visit will last about 30 minutes to an hour and includes:
A review of your medical and dental history
A thorough exam of your teeth, gums, and related areas
Any necessary x-rays to ensure a full understanding of your oral health
A relaxed conversation with the doctor about your concerns and goals
A personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs
A detailed estimate of any proposed treatments and costs
Get Started with Your First Visit
To make your first appointment as smooth and stress-free as possible, please try to arrive 10-15 minutes early to get a head start on your initial paperwork.
If you would like to fill it out ahead of your appointment to save time you can download and complete our New Patient Forms below before you arrive.
You can either bring these forms with you, or email them to us at info@avemariadentistry.com or fax them to us at (239) 352-8440.
Filling it out in advance lets us focus on getting to know you and addressing your dental needs—rather than paperwork—when you walk through our doors. The questionnaire takes less than 5 minutes to complete and covers basic medical history, insurance information, and patient details.
Download New Patient Forms (PDF)Insurance & Payment Options
We accept a variety of dental insurance plans and are happy to submit claims on your behalf. If you don't have insurance, we offer multiple payment options to help make your dental care as accessible and stress-free as possible.
Insurance Plans
We're proud to make quality dental care accessible and affordable. Our office accepts a wide range of PPO insurance plans and popular discount plans.
Accepted PPO Insurance Plans
We are preferred providers for the following PPO plans:
- Aetna
- Access Dental
- Amacore
- Ameritas
- Argus
- Assurant
- Blue Cross / Blue Shield
- Careington
- Cigna
- CompBenefits
- Connection Dental
- Delta Dental
- Dental Network of America
- DentaMax
- Dentegra
- Florida Combined
- Guardian
- Humana
- Jefferson Pilot
- MetLife
- Mutual of Omaha
- Premier Access
- Renaissance Dental
- Safeguard
- United Concordia
- UHC Standard Network
- Wellpoint
Accepted Discount Plans
We also accept the following dental discount plans:
- Aetna Access
- Access Dental
- AmeriPlan
- Argus Prestige Plan
- Careington
- Cigna Access
- Dental Direct Discount
- DentaQuest
- Discount Dental
- Horizon Smile Card
- Protective Dental
Not sure about your coverage? No problem! Contact our friendly team at (239) 919-6930 and we'll be happy to help you verify benefits or answer questions about your insurance before your visit.
Have questions? Let's talk.
Need help or ready to schedule your visit? We're here to guide you every step of the way.
