First Visit
Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, treatment can be done the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day.
Scheduling
We will schedule your appointment as promptly as possible. If you have pain or an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that day. We try our best to stay on schedule to minimize your waiting. Due to the fact that Dr.
Insurance
Poplarville Dental Clinic accepts most forms of insurance, including Medicaid (MS Medicaid, Molina, MS CAN, etc.) and C.H.I.P. We are in network for many major dental providers, and will gladly file your insurance claims for you as a courtesy, regardless of your insurance provider.
Payment Options
Poplarville Dental Clinic accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover card, and, in most cases, a personal check. For your convenience, we also offer third-party payment options via Advantage Financial, Care Credit, Lending Club (formerly Springstone Patient Solutions), and partnership with First National Bank of Picayune.
State - Regional - Private Resources
In most instances the contacts listed below are regional providers within a given zip code area. To add cities not already listed that may have approved Medicaid resources contact the Webmaster.
Tips on how to find more participating dentists
Finding an approved dentist in your immediate area can be difficult or frustrating. In general terms, smaller cities have few provider resources that can include general dentists or practices and a variety of specialties. Orthodontists are also listed in a directory at Medicaid Orthodontist.com.
Where is your office located, and how can I contact you for an appointment?
We are located at 1718 South Main Street in Poplarville, Mississippi. Our building is next door to First National Bank, and across the street from Culpepper's. You may contact our office via telephone, at (601) 795-8024, to request an appointment. Our staff is ready to assist you in maintaining your healthy, beautiful smile for life!
I have a toothache. How quickly can I be seen?
We can help you with that! We always make our best effort to get you out of pain as quickly as possible. During this visit, our staff with take necessary x-rays, and Dr. Estep will perform an exam and discuss your treatment options.
What type of patient does your office treat?
Dr. Estep and his team at Poplarville Dental Clinic provide comprehensive dental care to any patient over one year of age. Dr. Estep, and the American Dental Association, advise parents to bring children for their first exam at age 1. Dr. Estep also provides dental care to patients with mental or physical special needs.
What services do you provide to help me maintain a healthy smile for life?
The best way to keep your own teeth healthy for life is preventive measures, in the form of brushing, flossing, and having regular cleaning and exams with your dentist. In addition to conducting regularly scheduled exams and cleanings, Dr.
My child is (or I am) nervous at the dentist. Do you offer "laughing gas?"
Poplarville Dental Clinic strives to make dentistry comfortable and as painless as possible for all of our patients, which is why Dr. Estep and the team take extra time and attention with our nervous patients. Our goal is to make visiting the dentist as pleasurable as possible, and a great experience.
Does your office offer another alternative to "laughing gas?"
For especially nervous patients, or patients whose treatment may be particularly lengthy, we offer Oral Conscious Sedation. Oral conscious sedation is the use of oral medications to provide a moderate level of sedation.
How can I have straighter teeth in about six months?
It IS possible to get straighter teeth in about six months, using Six Month Smiles's system of clear braces and tooth-colored wires. The length of treatment can vary from 4 months to 9 months, but most typical cases are completed in about 6 months. Contact us today to schedule your free Six Month Smiles consultation.