General Dentistry in Murphy, TX

Yes, we are in-network with most insurance providers, including:

• Aetna
• Ameritas
• BCBS
• Cigna Sun Life
• Delta Dental
• Dental Select
• Geha
• Guardian Principal
• MetLife
• United Health Care 

We work with most dental insurance providers; however, your specific insurance plan may have limitations.

If you have a PPO policy, even if we are out-of-network, we can bill them, and anything not covered by insurance will be your out-of-pocket portion. 

In many instances, your insurance provider will not penalize you for going to an out of network dental provider like Smiles at Murphy. If you have any questions about your insurance benefits, our friendly front desk staff is always more than happy to do a complimentary benefits check for you!

We never want our patients to forego necessary dentistry in Murphy, TX because of financial restraints. We will work with you, just talk to us. If you have an insurance provider, we will do our best to work with them and file on your behalf. 

If you're unsure about our policies, just give us a call. Chances are we can work with your insurance provider. If we can't, we will work out a payment plan with you. Your oral health is more important to us than meeting a monthly quota!

Give us a call today to go over your insurance plan. 

We offer laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, that will put you in a dream-like state without putting you to sleep. Patients often report reduced anxiety and increased comfort.

If you need a complex surgical dental service like a dental extraction or root canal, we make sure you barely remember the experience—including the noise, sounds, and discomfort. Because we value your comfort, we work hard to keep your visits warm and cozy.

Patients who benefit from sedation dentistry in Murphy, TX have:

• Fear or anxiety of the dentist
• Difficulty remaining still for lengthy periods of time
• Issues with anesthetics

What is Sedation Dentistry in Murphy?

Sedation dentistry allows Dr. Anshu Jain the ability to offer multiple dental services in comfort, regardless of your dental anxiety. Benefits of sedation dentistry include:  

• A dreamy state that means minimal memory of the procedure
• Patients don't feel or hear dental tools
• Lack of fear or discomfort throughout the procedure
• Complete relaxation

Ask Us About Our Sedation Dentistry

All our patients are as unique as their fingerprints, which means their fears and anxieties are also personalized. Some patients have had a terrible experience with another dentist, while others dislike the vibrations of dental tools. 

Regardless of your discomfort, our goal is to overcome it together. 

Deep cleanings in Murphy are a procedure that we recommend to patients who have gum infection or gum disease. It allows us to remove bacterial buildup from infected soft tissue. Deep cleanings usually involve more than one dental visit to treat individual parts of the mouth at a time, while basic dental cleanings can be done in one dental visit.

Often, deep cleaning is the start of the periodontal or gum treatment in Murphy and continues for a year or more.

After the first deep cleaning, we see patients every 3 to 4 months. 

The Difference Between Basic Cleanings and Deep Cleanings

Deep cleanings get rid of bacterial buildup from infected gum tissue. Routine dental cleanings remove bacterial buildup from healthy gums.

We may need to administer a local anesthetic during a deep cleaning to keep patients comfortable. The anesthetic numbs the mouth and gums so patients don't feel any discomfort. 

Since deep cleanings are more involved, we use specific dental tools like dental lasers to sterilize the gums and allow the mouth to heal.

Practice Healthy At-Home Oral Habits

Dental neglect is the main reason why deep cleanings become necessary, which is why we always advocate for patients to brush and floss every day—no matter how tired you are at the end of the day.