Question 1

How long have you been a licensed dentist?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Bologna graduated from dental school in 1995 with honors, was an associate dentist for 2 1/2 years, and has been the owner and sole dentist at Distinctive Dental Solutions for over 21 years.

Question 2

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Distinctive Dental Solutions is located in the On Broadway complex on the east side of Broadway in Crown Point, just south of the Strack and VanTil Plaza, between 109th and 113th Avenues. The complex sits between Tech Credit Union and Hubinger Landscaping. You can visit the Contact Us section of the website to view directions and a map to the office. Families from the entire Northwest Indiana area call DDS their dental home, and the team looks forward to you being part of their dental family.

Question 3

Do you offer extended hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Distinctive Dental Solutions offers a variety of convenient appointment times to fit your needs, including early morning hours on Tuesday and Thursday and evening hours on Monday and Wednesday. Each procedure is custom planned to provide the right amount of time for the complexity of the procedure, which helps make the best use of your time in the office and give you the best experience and end result possible.

Question 4

Do you have experience working with children?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Distinctive Dental Solutions is a family-friendly office with patients ranging in age from 3 to over 95 years old. The team works with parents to determine a child’s ability to begin care at DDS. Some children are able to complete every procedure at their first visit, while others take more time to develop a level of comfort. They do only as much as any child is comfortable with and develop with them over time, beginning by familiarizing your child with the office and checking the development of their teeth.

Question 5

Can you help me conquer my fear of the dentist?

Accepted Answer

Fear of the dentist is very common, and it is estimated that over 30% of Americans avoid dental care because of fear. At DDS, a dental care partnership approach using knowledge and understanding is very effective at overcoming fear in the vast majority of cases. A small percentage of patients are so apprehensive that orally delivered medications are used to allow them to sleep through dental care procedures. DDS is very successful with patients of all types, and their caring approach and ability to truly listen allows them to succeed with even the most challenging fears.

Question 6

What kind of cosmetic dentistry do you perform?

Accepted Answer

At DDS, all of dentistry as practiced in the office is viewed as cosmetic dentistry. From hygiene procedures and tooth-colored fillings and crowns to veneer restorations and full mouth rehabilitation treatments, the goal is to help patients become healthy and vibrant. The team is ready to help you discover and attain your individual dental goals.

Question 7

Does your office offer tooth whitening?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Distinctive Dental Solutions offers a variety of whitening products and services, including the latest Zoom whitening system and custom-fit whitening trays. The practice sees predictable, superior results using professional products and services compared to over-the-counter products, which are often dangerously misused and deliver inconsistent results. To help whitening patients be as comfortable as possible, DDS has built a simple treatment plan that involves home care steps before and after whitening services to achieve the best results while minimizing sensitivity.

Question 8

Do you handle implants in your office?

Accepted Answer

Implant dentistry is a very exciting, continuously evolving branch of dental care. At DDS, the team is knowledgeable in many areas of implant placement and restoration using implanted fixtures. They also recognize that some very complex cases are best planned and executed using a team of talented specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics, and they know when to seek help to get patients the best end result possible.

Question 9

Do you accept insurance? Are you in-network with any insurance plans?

Accepted Answer

Distinctive Dental Solutions accepts all insurance plans and is able to process claims with your insurance; however, the practice has consciously chosen not to participate with any insurance providers. DDS believes in creating a one-on-one dental care partnership with you and helping you discover, plan, achieve, and maintain your dental health goals. They have found that in-network plans act as an active third party that can undermine and restrict the ability to provide the care patients want and deserve. DDS will work for you to obtain all of the benefits from any primary and secondary insurance to which you are entitled, while maintaining integrity and putting your needs first. The financial coordinator can answer any specific insurance questions.

Question 10

Will you accept my secondary insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DDS will process your secondary insurance claim after they receive the initial claim back from your primary insurance carrier.

Question 11

What payment options do you offer?

Accepted Answer

At DDS, the team decides together with you the amount and type of dentistry that is right for you based on your goals, which allows them to provide a plan that can be phased over time to achieve those goals. The financial coordinator will sit down with you, listen to your needs, and help you work out a financial plan to meet your dental health goals. Financial options include short-term in-house payment options and long-term third-party payment options.

Question 12

Can I pay with my flexible spending card?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DDS will make arrangements so you can use your flexible spending card to pay your patient portion due.

Question 13

How often do I need to see a hygienist for cleanings?

Accepted Answer

While the traditional recommendation has been once every six months or twice a year, DDS believes that the best way to determine the proper interval between hygiene appointments is to base it on your individual needs. They see hygiene patients between one and four times per year, as dictated by the patient’s objective dental health, individual goals, and dedication to their own dental care regimen.

Question 14

What will happen at my first appointment? Should I be prepared for a cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Because DDS treats you as an individual with unique needs, no treatment is provided until it is clear that you will benefit from the care delivered. Time in your first appointment is dedicated to listening to you, discovering together your current level of dental health, and helping you pinpoint your dental goals. By doing this, DDS is able to build a plan for your individual hygiene and restorative needs and help you avoid paying for any unwise or unhelpful treatment.

Question 15

What types of new technology do you use?

Accepted Answer

DDS is dedicated to having the best available technology only when it can improve the treatment provided to you. They believe that acquisition of technology alone is worthless, while using technology to improve their ability to serve you is invaluable.

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