New Dental Patient Information Eugene

Plan Your Visit to Smile Institute

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Our team at Smile Institute is committed to helping our patients achieve optimal oral function and health. We’re excited to welcome you to our practice, whether you’re a parent bringing your child in for a laser frenectomy or you’re an adult who has been struggling with TMJ pain for years, we want to help you meet your wellness goals. Before you schedule your first visit with Dr. Sutter and our team, we invite you to read this page to learn a little more about what to expect.

Your First Dental Visit

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At Smile Institute, your first visit will include ample one-on-one time with Dr. Sutter. He will conduct a thorough oral assessment, including examining your teeth, gums, preexisting dental work, and capturing a T-Scan to measure your bite. These will allow him to put together a complete picture of how each part of your mouth is working in sync with the others to complete basic tasks like chewing and speaking. Based on his findings, Dr. Sutter will collaborate with you to put together an ongoing plan for care to meet your needs, concerns, and budget.

Out of Town Visitors

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Dr. Sutter regularly sees out-of-town dental patients, as he’s a leader in addressing chronic jaw pain and other neuromuscular conditions. To help make your visit as smooth and streamlined as possible, our dental office has partnered with A Visitor’s Haven, just down the road to our office, to provide comfortable rentals for patients to stay on their medical journeys, including fully equipped kitchens. In addition, they don’t require a minimum length of stay to book. You can view more details by clicking on the link below.

Learn More About A Visitor's Haven

New Dental Patient Forms

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We ask that all of our new dental patients please fill out our downloadable forms before their visits, which you can access by clicking the links below. For those coming to see Dr. Sutter for TMJ/TMD-related problems, please be sure to fill out the forms titled “TMJ Patient Forms.”

New Patient Forms

TMJ Patient Forms

Dental Insurance Welcome

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Smile Institute offers top-tier care, but that doesn’t mean that you’ll need to compromise your budget in order to find relief. We want to make receiving treatment as easy and accessible as possible, which is why we accept PPO dental insurance plans and are happy to file claims on your behalf. Simply give us your insurance details before your appointment so we can conduct complimentary benefits check for you.

We proudly accept the following dental insurance plans:

  • Delta
  • Cigna
  • Unum
  • Pacific Source
  • And many more!

Ask our friendly team if we take your plan.

Learn More About Dental Insurance

CareCredit Financing Available

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In addition to accepting dental insurance, we also work with third-party financier, CareCredit. CareCredit offers little-to-no interest financing for patients undergoing medical, dental, or other health-related treatments that they may not be able to pay for entirely up-front. They offer multiple plans that allow you to break up the cost of your service into manageable monthly payments. Simply click on the link below to apply, or our team can help you apply while you’re in the office!

Apply for CareCredit