Dental questions Windsor asks
These are the questions we hear most, answered the way we answer them in the office: plainly, with the reasons showing. If your question is not here, call us at (970) 237-4313 and ask. That is what the phone is for.
Which dental insurance plans does Precision Dental of Windsor accept?
We are in network with Delta Dental, Cigna, Guardian, Aetna, and MetLife, all PPO plans. We file your claims for you, and we tell you your estimated portion before treatment begins. What a plan pays still depends on your individual benefits, so we check them with you rather than guessing.
Is there a dentist in Windsor who takes Delta Dental?
Yes. Precision Dental of Windsor is in network with Delta Dental PPO. If you are comparing dentists by plan, you can also book a first visit with us online through Zocdoc, which lists the plans we accept.
Is there a dentist in Windsor open after work or after school?
Yes. We are open until 7pm Monday through Wednesday, and 9am to 5pm on Thursday, at 1580 Main St, Suite B in Windsor. Those evening hours exist for working families, so an appointment does not have to mean leaving work or school early.
Is Precision Dental part of a chain or a corporate dental group?
No. Precision Dental of Windsor is an independent private practice, owned by Dr. Jill Kollar, with no corporate affiliation. The dentist who owns the practice is the dentist who treats you, and she has served Windsor for over 11 years.
Can one dentist in Windsor see my whole family, kids and adults?
Yes. We care for patients of all ages, from a child’s first visit to grandparents’ ongoing maintenance, and care stays prevention first and educational at every age. One office for the whole family also means one team that knows your family’s history.
When should my child first see a dentist?
The standard guidance is by the first tooth, or by the first birthday, whichever comes first. After that, most children are seen about every six months, adjusted to the child. Early visits are short and gentle, and they set up the habit that teeth get checked before they hurt.
How much does a dental crown cost?
It depends on the tooth and the work around it: which tooth it is, the material, whether the tooth needs a buildup first, whether the nerve needs treatment, and what your individual plan covers. Anyone quoting one flat price without an exam is guessing. After we examine the tooth, we give you your estimated portion before any treatment begins, and we sequence work when that helps financially.
Do I need a crown, or will a filling be enough?
It depends on how much healthy tooth is left. A filling works when the remaining tooth can support it. A crown protects the tooth when a large part of it is missing, cracked, or weakened by an old large filling or a root canal. We show you photos and radiographs of your own tooth and explain the decision, because you should see what we see. Our blog post on crowns and root canals walks through this in more detail.
If I need a crown, will I also need a root canal?
Not always. It depends on the health of the nerve, how deep the decay or crack runs, and whether the tooth has symptoms. Many crowned teeth never need a root canal. We assess each tooth on its own facts, and we wrote a post explaining exactly how that decision gets made.
Why do my gums bleed when I brush or floss?
Bleeding gums are usually a sign of inflammation from plaque sitting along the gumline, and they are a reason to be checked, not a reason to stop flossing. Floss gently and keep going. If bleeding keeps up, a gum evaluation can tell whether it is early, reversible inflammation or something deeper that needs treatment. Earlier is almost always simpler.
I have not been to a dentist in years, and I am nervous. What should I do?
Start by telling us exactly that when you call. Care here starts with your goals, and we explain what we find with photos and radiographs before anyone talks about treatment. There is no lecture waiting for you. A first visit is an exam and a conversation, and no treatment is booked during the visit unless you ask for it.
How do I choose a good dentist in Windsor?
Look for a practice that explains its findings, shows you the evidence in your own mouth, and gives you options that fit your goals and your budget, including the option of doing less. Ask whether the practice is independent, whether it takes your insurance, and whether its hours fit your life. Then trust how the first conversation feels.
What happens at a first visit?
Your first visit includes a full exam, any needed X-rays, a cleaning when a cleaning is the right first step, and a plain-language plan for anything we find, with no pressure to book treatment during the visit. If we find gum disease, the right first step is a deeper cleaning, and we will plan that with you instead. Our new patients page walks through it, and our insurance page covers plans and payment in more detail.
Keep reading: I'm getting a crown, will I need a root canal too?
Comfortable and personalized dentistry starts with a conversation. Questions about your own teeth? Call us at (970) 237-4313, and let's talk.