US DentalCompassAdriana Valery Lara, DDS
Gum treatment
Practice location
BOSTON UNIVERSITY HENRY M. GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE100 E NEWTON ST, Boston, MA 02118Languages
English, Spanish
Education
License
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 Massachusetts, adult Medicaid covers some adult dental care, but not everything. What Massachusetts Medicaid covers, service by service
Questions to ask when you call
- Are you taking new patients, and how soon is the first appointment?
- Does Adriana Valery Lara 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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