US DentalCompassJu-Ying Lin
Gum treatment
Practice location
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY3302 GASTON AVE, Dallas, TX 75246License
Issued inMA
Number10541
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 Texas, adult Medicaid does not cover routine adult dental care. What Texas Medicaid covers, service by service
Questions to ask when you call
- Are you taking new patients, and how soon is the first appointment?
- Does Ju-Ying Lin 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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