US DentalCompassHarold Reed, DDS
Gum treatment
Practice location
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY DENTAL CORPORATION1 MED CENTER DRIVE, Morgantown, WV 26506License
Issued inWV
Number1920
About gum treatment
A periodontist treats gum disease and the bone that holds teeth in place, from deep cleanings to gum surgery and implants. Many patients are referred by a general dentist after a check-up finds bone loss.
Paying for a visit
This is a dental school clinic. Treatment is given by students under faculty supervision, usually for less than a private practice charges, but appointments are longer and there is often a screening visit first. Dental school clinics: what to expect, and is it worth it?
In West Virginia, adult Medicaid covers a broad range of adult dental care. What West Virginia Medicaid covers, service by service
Questions to ask when you call
- Are you taking new patients, and how soon is the first appointment?
- Does Harold Reed see adults, and do you take my Medicaid plan?
- Do I need a referral from a general dentist first?
- Do you offer reduced fees or a payment plan for patients without insurance?
- What will the first visit cost me, and what will it include?
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