A New Patient Dental Special is a discounted, bundled clinical package designed for uninsured or self-pay patients. At Chatham Family & Implant Dentistry, this introductory offer typically includes full-mouth digital X-rays, a comprehensive doctor’s exam, and a standard preventive cleaning at one transparent, upfront cost.
Why This is Your Perfect Reset Button
If it has been three, five, or even ten years since your last dental visit, the thought of sitting in a dental chair can trigger intense anxiety. Many patients delay care not just because of the cost, but because they fear a guilt trip or a lecture about their lapsed flossing habits. When you walk through the doors of our Pittsboro clinic, you are entering a judgment-free zone. Our clinical team is excited that you are taking a positive step toward your wellness today. We go at your pace, using our “Tell-Show-Do” communication method to ensure you feel comfortable, empowered, and in total control of your comeback journey. In fact, medical literature provides evidence that the tell-show-do approach is more effective than the ask-tell-ask method [1] (Elicherla et al., 2024).
Table that compares introductory dental visits
Visit type | Cost | Durability | Maintenance level |
Free consultation | $0 | N/A | None |
New patient special | Discounted fee | Establishes a diagnostic baseline | Transitions to a 6-month routine |
Emergency visit | Moderate | Temporary | Requires follow-up and establishment of care as needed |
How Your New Patient Baseline Helps Phase Future Treatments
A common fear when visiting a new dentist is being handed an overwhelming, expensive list of recommended repairs. At Chatham Family & Implant Dentistry, we believe in radical financial transparency and practical planning. Digital X-rays and a comprehensive doctor’s exam provide the precise data we need to create a customized treatment blueprint. Clinical evidence suggests that Conventional radiographs digitized using an MD300 USB X-ray Reader have similar clarity and diagnostic quality in comparison to the original radiographs [2] (Almanei et al., 2017). If we discover areas of concern, we do not expect you to fix them all in a single, expensive visit. Instead, we use a strategy called Treatment Phasing. We sit down with you to divide your needs into two clear categories: clinically urgent and elective/stable. This allows you to space out your care over several months or even calendar years, protecting your household budget while still improving your health.
Experiencing Locally Owned Care
Switching healthcare providers is a big decision. Many residents in Chatham County have experienced the frustration of rushed appointments, doctors who constantly rotate, and surprise bills arriving in the mail weeks later. Because the cost is a flat, transparent fee, you can experience our warm, hospitality-driven environment without a massive financial commitment. You get to meet our resident doctors, experience our quiet ultrasonic cleaning technology, and evaluate our front-desk communication for yourself. We are confident that once you experience the personalized touch of an independent clinic, you will have found your family’s permanent dental home.
Coordinating Household Care
If you are managing the healthcare calendar for a busy household, you already know that driving back and forth for separate medical appointments is a massive drain on your time and PTO. We actively encourage coordinated family scheduling. When you utilize our 24/7 online booking portal or call our front desk, we will work with you to secure back-to-back time slots or even side-by-side treatment rooms. This means your teenager can get their baseline X-rays and cleaning done at the exact same time you receive yours. You consolidate your family’s medical records into one secure portal, make a single trip to our office, and receive your entire household’s preventive care back on track in one afternoon.
What to Bring to Maximize Your First Appointment
We want to ensure your first visit is completely seamless. Because we use secure digital intake forms sent directly to your smartphone before your visit, you can bypass the waiting room clipboard entirely. To make your check-in as fast as possible, simply bring:
- Your Photo ID: For secure medical record verification.
- HSA or FSA Debit Cards: The expense is a fully qualified medical expense for tax-advantaged health accounts.
- A List of Current Medications: This is crucial for our doctors to understand how your systemic health or daily prescriptions (which often cause dry mouth) might be affecting your enamel.
- Your Oral Health Goals: Whether you want to fix a sensitive tooth, explore cosmetic whitening, or just stay cavity-free, come ready to chat.
FAQS
1. Does the new patient's special cover a deep cleaning if I have gum disease?
The special includes a standard preventive cleaning (prophylaxis), which treats healthy gums. If we discover active periodontal disease during your exam, a standard cleaning will not safely treat the infection. Instead, we apply the financial value of the special to your exam and X-rays, and map out a transparent plan for your specialized deep cleaning (scaling and root planing).
2. Can I use my HSA or FSA to pay for the new patient special?
Absolutely. The New Patient Special is a qualified medical expense. You can simply hand us your HSA or FSA debit card at the front desk, making your path to a healthy smile financially savvy and entirely tax-advantaged.
3. Can I book a new patient special for my children at the same time?
Yes! As a comprehensive family practice, we strongly encourage coordinated visits. We offer pediatric-specific bundles that often include highly effective cavity-fighting treatments, such as fluoride varnishes. We can usually schedule your family in back-to-back time slots so you only have to make one trip to the clinic.
About The Author
Dr. Colin Barbaro, DDS, provides comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry at Azalea Dental in Wilmington, NC. With advanced surgical training from a VA hospital residency, he specializes in implant placement, TMJ therapy, restorative care, and endodontics. He is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based solutions that keep patients comfortable and informed at every step.
References
[1] Elicherla, N. R., Saikiran, K. V., Anchala, K., Elicherla, S. R., & Nuvvula, S. (2024). Evaluation of the effectiveness of tell-show-do and ask-tell-ask in the management of dental fear and anxiety: a double-blinded randomized control trial. Journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine, 24(1), 57–65. https://doi.org/10.17245/jdapm.2024.24.1.57
[2] Almanei, K., Alsulaimani, R., Alfadda, S., Albabtain, S., & Alsulaimani, R. (2017). Digitally Scanned Radiographs versus Conventional Films for Determining Clarity of Periapical Lesions and Quality of Root Canal Treatment. TheScientificWorldJournal, 2017, 2427060. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2427060