Hernick Family Dental

List of insurances we accept:

Delta Dental, Dentaquest (Ucare), Cigna, MetLife, United Concordia, United Healthcare, Sunlife, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BCBS Advantage Plus, GEHA, Guardian, Principal, Aetna, Ameritas

*Please note that large insurance companies often include multiple subgroup plans, and your specific coverage will fall under one of these subgroups. It is the patient’s responsibility to contact their insurance provider to confirm whether their particular plan is in-network with Hernick Family Dental. While we may be in-network with the parent company (e.g., Aetna Dental), we may not be in-network with every individual subgroup plan.

Even if your plan is out-of-network, we are still able to submit claims to your insurance on your behalf.

For your initial visit, please bring a valid photo ID, your dental insurance information if applicable, and any relevant medical records. We recommend completing new patient forms in advance to streamline your check-in process. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete new patient paperwork if you plan to fill these out in office. Contact our office for more details or to schedule your appointment.

One of the questions we get asked most often in dentistry is about the radiation from x-rays. This quick guide will help put things into perspective by showing how much radiation we’re exposed to naturally, and how much comes from man-made sources.

In the U.S., radiation is regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). If you’re curious, you can check them out at www.NRC.gov. There’s also more info on the Environmental Protection Agency’s site: www.epa.gov/radiation/understand/perspective.html.

On average, people in the U.S. get about 620 milliRems (mRem) of radiation per year. Interestingly, more than half of that comes from natural sources—like radon gas, outer space, the ground, and even some foods. The rest comes from everyday products like building materials, smoke detectors, exit signs, and medical treatments.

According to the NRC, the maximum safe dose of radiation for the general public is 5,000 mRem per year. The chart below breaks down how much radiation comes from different sources to give you a better idea of where your exposure might be coming from.

We do offer same-day appointments, especially for urgent cases. Emergency situations are given priority in our scheduling.

Hernick Family Dental is currently accepting new patients. Our team is committed to providing personalized care in a comfortable environment. Please contact our office to schedule your initial appointment with us.

Providing excellent dental care means making sure that treatment is both accessible and affordable for as many patients as possible. To make payment simple and convenient, we accept all major forms of payment including cash, checks, and credit cards as well as most dental insurance plans.

If you don’t have insurance, or if your recommended treatment isn’t covered by your plan, we offer additional solutions like in-house financing and CareCredit. If you’d like to explore these options, please call our office to speak with a knowledgeable team member before your appointment. Navigating insurance, payments, and financing can be confusing, but we’re here to make it easier every step of the way.

You can easily pay your bill by scanning the QR code on your phone (view QR code to the left), or by clicking the Patient Resources tab at the top of our homepage. In the Patient Resources section, you’ll find our Patient Payment Portal, which includes a secure checkout link for payment.