Frequently Asked Questions?
Do you take my insurance?
We are happy to bill any insurance company for your dental services. Common insurance companies that we work with include: Aetna, Blue Cross of Idaho, Cigna, Delta Dental, Metlife, Regence Blue Shield, Tricare, and Washington Dental
Dr. Patten is a preferred provider for Blue Cross of Idaho, Delta Dental, Metlife, Regence, and Washington Dental.
I have a question about my insurance or bill?
Our Financial Coordinator, Brenda, is happy to help you with any questions or concerns you have. You can contact her between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
(208) 882-2531.
What if I have a dental emergency after hours?
Dr. Patten prides himself on being available to his patients. He is available for contact on his cell phone, after hours and during weekends, at
(208) 717-1492. Please remember that if you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest hospital. For all dental-related emergencies, Dr. Patten is available on his cell phone.
What if I live in Idaho but have Washington Dental Insurance?
In our office, your insurance benefits will be the same as if you were visiting a dentist in Washington.
Can I make payments?
We require payment on the day of service for any portion not covered by your insurance company. However, we do accept all major credit cards as well as Care Credit which offers 0% interest for 6 months, for all of your health care needs. You can fill out an application in our office or visit their website at www.carecredit.com and bring your account number with you.
Do you accept children as patients?
Yes! Dr. Patten and our staff all enjoy working with pediatric patients! We pride ourselves on making your child's dental visits fun & stress free. We even have a No-Cavity Club for all of our pediatric patients! Every time kids come in for their regular dental check-ups and have no cavities, they have their name entered into our monthly prize drawing. Kids have the chance to win movie tickets, toys, bowling, laser tag and many more fun things! We encourage all of our young patients to take care of their teeth and make it a fun thing too!
Do you offer Invisalign?
Yes! Dr. Patten is certified in Invisalign. Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth using a series of custom-made aligners created for you and only you. If you are interested in Invisalign, please ask us for more information!
We are happy to bill any insurance company for your dental services. Common insurance companies that we work with include: Aetna, Blue Cross of Idaho, Cigna, Delta Dental, Metlife, Regence Blue Shield, Tricare, and Washington Dental
Dr. Patten is a preferred provider for Blue Cross of Idaho, Delta Dental, Metlife, Regence, and Washington Dental.
I have a question about my insurance or bill?
Our Financial Coordinator, Brenda, is happy to help you with any questions or concerns you have. You can contact her between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
(208) 882-2531.
What if I have a dental emergency after hours?
Dr. Patten prides himself on being available to his patients. He is available for contact on his cell phone, after hours and during weekends, at
(208) 717-1492. Please remember that if you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest hospital. For all dental-related emergencies, Dr. Patten is available on his cell phone.
What if I live in Idaho but have Washington Dental Insurance?
In our office, your insurance benefits will be the same as if you were visiting a dentist in Washington.
Can I make payments?
We require payment on the day of service for any portion not covered by your insurance company. However, we do accept all major credit cards as well as Care Credit which offers 0% interest for 6 months, for all of your health care needs. You can fill out an application in our office or visit their website at www.carecredit.com and bring your account number with you.
Do you accept children as patients?
Yes! Dr. Patten and our staff all enjoy working with pediatric patients! We pride ourselves on making your child's dental visits fun & stress free. We even have a No-Cavity Club for all of our pediatric patients! Every time kids come in for their regular dental check-ups and have no cavities, they have their name entered into our monthly prize drawing. Kids have the chance to win movie tickets, toys, bowling, laser tag and many more fun things! We encourage all of our young patients to take care of their teeth and make it a fun thing too!
Do you offer Invisalign?
Yes! Dr. Patten is certified in Invisalign. Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth using a series of custom-made aligners created for you and only you. If you are interested in Invisalign, please ask us for more information!
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