Patient FAQ
Insurance, financing, and what to expect
Brooklyn Periodontics is a specialty periodontal and implant practice at 26 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn. We are out of network with all dental plans, payment is due at the visit, and we file your claim as a courtesy so your plan can reimburse you directly. CareCredit financing is available, and you receive a written fee and out-of-pocket estimate before anything is scheduled.
If your question is not answered here, call or text (718) 643-1953 and the office will reply.
Insurance and payment
Do you take my insurance?
We are out of network with all dental plans. That means our fee is paid at the visit, and we file the claim electronically as a courtesy so your plan can reimburse you directly. Our insurance team handles the documentation, tells you the expected out-of-pocket in writing before treatment, and follows up on claims that stall. Call or text us with your plan details and we will check your out-of-network benefits before you come in.
How does reimbursement work?
Treatment is paid at the visit, and we submit the claim to your plan with the necessary x-rays, charting, and narrative so the plan has everything it needs. Your insurer then reimburses you according to your out-of-network benefits, and we follow up on claims that stall.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We accept CareCredit, which offers interest-free and extended payment plans subject to approval. Larger treatment such as full-arch implants is commonly financed this way, and the front desk can walk you through the application. We also take credit and debit cards, HSA and FSA cards, and checks.
Will I know the cost before treatment?
Always. You leave the consultation with the fee, the treatment sequence, and your estimated out-of-pocket in writing. Nothing is scheduled until you have seen it.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Major credit cards, debit, HSA and FSA cards, checks, and CareCredit.
Your first visit
01
Before you arrive
Complete the new patient registration online so the visit is not spent on paperwork. Bring your insurance card, a list of medications, and any recent x-rays or a treatment plan from another office.
02
The examination
A full periodontal examination with charting of every site, plus in-office 3D imaging where it is needed. Most consultations run about an hour.
03
The discussion
We review the images with you on screen, explain the diagnosis, and lay out the least invasive option that will actually hold, along with the alternatives including doing nothing.
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The plan
The sequence, the fee, and your estimated out-of-pocket in writing. Treatment is scheduled only after you agree.
About the practice
Do I need a referral?
No. Most patients arrive on their dentist's referral because we are a referral-based specialty practice, but you are welcome to book directly, including for a second opinion.
Will I have to change dentists?
No. We treat gums, bone, and implants, then return you to your own dentist for crowns, fillings, and routine care, with a written summary of what was done.
What are your hours and where are you?
Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm, at 26 Court Street, Suite 1507, Brooklyn, NY 11242. We are near Borough Hall on the 2, 3, 4, 5, Court Street on the M and R, and Jay Street on the A, C, and F.
Do you see emergencies?
Yes. Acute swelling, an abscess, a loose implant, or a post-surgical concern gets seen. Call or text (718) 643-1953, which after treatment reaches a direct line to the doctor on call.
Do you remove wisdom teeth?
No. Impacted wisdom teeth are referred to an oral surgeon. We do extract other fully or partially impacted teeth, broken teeth, retained roots, and failing teeth, with socket preservation.
Treatment and recovery
What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?
Guided Biofilm Therapy, or GBT, uses a warm spray and fine powder with Airflow to remove the bacterial biofilm that causes gum disease and peri-implantitis. It is comfortable, precise, and a cornerstone of our maintenance and non-surgical treatment.
What is live plaque sampling?
A dedicated team of 3 full-time registered hygienists collects a small plaque sample and examines it under the microscope using the Tom Larkin protocol. This shows us which bacteria are present and how aggressive the infection is, so treatment and home care can be matched to the actual risk.
Is treatment painful?
Procedures are performed under local anesthesia, with sedation available for longer surgery. Most patients describe soreness for two to three days rather than pain, and grafting is generally easier than expected.
How long is recovery?
Most patients return to work the next day and to exercise within about a week. Bone grafts and full-arch treatment involve a longer soft-food period, which we detail in writing before you commit.
Do you offer sedation?
Yes, for longer procedures and for anxious patients. We will discuss the options at the consultation.
What if something worries me afterwards?
You have written post-operative instructions, a post-op check-in form, and a direct line to the doctor on call at (718) 643-1953. Call, do not wait.
Questions patients ask
Quick answers
- Do you accept CareCredit?
- Yes. CareCredit is accepted for all treatment, including interest-free and extended plans subject to approval, and the front desk can help you apply at the consultation.
- Do you file insurance claims for me?
- Yes. We are out of network with all dental plans, but we file the claim electronically as a courtesy so your plan can reimburse you directly. We also submit the required x-rays and narrative and follow up on claims.
- Will you tell me the cost before I commit?
- Yes. You get the fee, the treatment sequence, and your estimated out-of-pocket in writing before anything is scheduled.
- Do I need a referral from my dentist?
- No. Most patients come on a referral, but you can book directly, including for a second opinion on a plan from another office.
- How is a periodontist different from a general dentist?
- A periodontist completes three additional years of surgical residency focused on gums, supporting bone, and dental implants. Both of our doctors trained at NYU and are board certified in periodontics.
- What should I bring to my first visit?
- Your insurance card, a list of medications, and any recent x-rays, scans, or treatment plans from another office.
- How long is a first consultation?
- About an hour, including full periodontal charting, imaging where indicated, and a discussion of the plan.
- Where are you located and how do I get there?
- 26 Court Street, Suite 1507, Brooklyn, NY 11242, in Downtown Brooklyn. Nearest trains are the 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall, the M and R to Court Street, and the A, C, F to Jay Street.
- What are your office hours?
- Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm, closed Saturday and Sunday.
- Can I text the office?
- Yes. (718) 643-1953 takes both calls and texts, and the office will reply.
- Do you treat implants placed at another office?
- Yes, routinely. Revision, salvage, and second-opinion work on implants placed elsewhere is a large part of the practice.
- What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?
- Guided Biofilm Therapy uses a warm spray and fine powder with Airflow to remove the bacterial biofilm that drives gum disease. It is comfortable, precise, and a cornerstone of our non-surgical and maintenance care.
- What is live plaque sampling?
- Our hygienists collect a small plaque sample and examine it under the microscope with the Tom Larkin protocol. This identifies the bacteria involved and lets us tailor the treatment and maintenance interval to your actual risk.
Related
Request an appointment
Tell us what is going on and we reply within one business day.
New patient registration
Complete your paperwork online before your visit.
Surgery instructions
Pre-operative and post-operative instructions in full.
Why see a periodontist
What the specialty training covers and when it matters.
Still have a question?
Call or text (718) 643-1953, or send it with your appointment request and we will answer before you come in.