FAQ - Pickerington, OH

Dr. Katz attends over 100 hours of continuing education programs each year, choosing those offered by institutions and schools recognized for the high caliber of their courses. His team also takes many hours of continuing education credits each year.

Yes! Imaging software allows us to change photos that we take of you to give you a good idea of how proposed dental procedures can give you the smile you’ve always wanted.

We like to see children when they’re about 2 ½ years old. We’ve found it’s best to introduce them into the office gradually-have them come with Mom or Dad (or even a big sister or brother) when they get their teeth cleaned. The children can explore the play area (with its big toy chest), receive stickers, sit on the dental chair, and just have fun. Then, when they come in for their first visit, we schedule plenty of time. They’ll get to see themselves on our TV screen (the intra-oral camera). We’re a very child-friendly office; we want to keep children relaxed and having fun.

We welcome referrals from our current patients, and appreciate their trust in us.

As a courtesy to you, our staff will help file all insurance claims. We are happy to help in every way in filing your claims and we will work with you to determine your benefits and coverage.

You can choose from a variety of payment options. If you pay for your treatment in full up front, you’ll receive a 5% courtesy. Senior citizens who pay in full up front receive a 10% courtesy. You can also make low interest monthly payments for treatment through third party financing options like CareCredit or Dental Fee Plan. All of these options make getting the dental work you want very affordable.

You can always feel free to call our office and ask to speak to Dr. Katz, or to call the emergency number if you’re having a problem after hours. Dr. Katz may not be able to speak with you immediately, but he does return all phone calls as soon as possible.

Whitening (or bleaching) your teeth is a very safe procedure when done properly. We can do whitening in office, or we have take-home trays that you can use if you prefer. There are several advantages to having us make these trays for you. They fit your mouth specifically, so the whitening bleach won’t get all over your gums and you won’t swallow the bleach mixture. The professionally-made trays also cover all of your teeth instead of just the front six.

There are many ways that you can change the appearance of your teeth, starting with whitening. You may also want to consider options such as veneers, crowns or porcelain restorations, which can provide dramatic improvements in the way you look in a relatively short time.

We offer many comfort measures so patients can feel more at ease when visiting our office. You can listen to music on headphones, or watch your choice of cable television shows. We can provide blankets and pillows so you’ll feel warm and relaxed. We also offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help you relax during dental treatments.