Dr. Sandquist’s father opened this office in 1968, and we’ve been looking after Las Vegas families ever since. That means one office where a parent, a grandparent and a teenager can all be seen by people who know their history.
But we’re not the right office for every age, so we’ll tell you who we see before you book.
Who we see
- Teens and adults. That’s most of our practice, from a teenager’s first visit on their own to grandparents looking after decades-old dental work.
- Younger kids, for cleanings. If a younger child is comfortable in the chair, we’re happy to see them for hygiene visits alongside the rest of the family.
- Little ones who need more than a cleaning are usually better served by an office set up for young children, and we’ll point you in the right direction.
That isn’t us being picky. Very young children do best in an office built around them, and we’d rather send you somewhere that fits than stretch to cover it.
What every visit looks like
Everyone who comes in gets a real exam, not a quick once-over. We use the same photos, scanning and imaging for every patient, so we can catch a small cavity while it’s still small, notice a bite problem before it chips a tooth, and spot gum disease early. Here’s the technology we use.
Our appointments run about an hour, and a new patient exam can take up to 90 minutes. That time is the point. It’s what lets us actually explain what we’re seeing and why, so you understand the decisions you’re making for yourself and your family.
If this is your first time here, here’s what your first visit looks like.
One office for most of what your family needs
Our goal is to be the office your family actually comes back to, not a different clinic for every problem. For teens and adults, that covers:
- Cleanings and checkups
- Fillings and crowns
- Invisalign with Dr. Lee-Mirzayan
- Gum disease screening and deep cleanings
- Night guards and jaw and TMJ problems
- Replacing missing teeth, from a single implant crown to dentures
- Help when something goes wrong
Some things go to specialists we work with, like wisdom tooth removal, other extractions and root canals. We’ll still do the exam and the planning, and we’ll take care of whatever comes afterward. Here’s how that works.
Nervous family members are welcome
Every family seems to have one person who hasn’t been to the dentist in years. We don’t lecture, and we don’t rush. We don’t use nitrous or put anyone to sleep, but patients are numbed for treatment, and there’s a short get-to-know-us visit for people who want to meet us before anything happens. Here’s how we help anxious patients.
Insurance and payment
We’re a fee-for-service office, which means we’re not in network with any insurance plan. If your family has a PPO or another plan with out-of-network benefits, you can still use it here. We file the claim, and your insurer sends its share to you. Payment is due at the time of service.
A few things help families plan:
- The Optimal Dental Health Program: a prepaid year of cleanings, exams and X-rays at a reduced fee, plus 10% off most treatment. There are versions built around more frequent cleanings and around periodontal maintenance too, and each family member signs up separately.
- 5% off when you pay in full for a treatment plan of $1,000 or more.
- Financing through CareCredit or Cherry, if you want it.
- Treatment in phases, so a bigger plan can fit your budget over time.
Here’s the full explanation of how insurance works with our office, including which plans usually won’t reimburse you.
One patient, recently retired and adjusting to a new budget, asked whether her smile could be fixed in stages instead of all at once. We built a plan around her schedule and what she could afford, and finished it over several years.
See how we solved T.K.’s case, her way →
Getting started
Whether you’re bringing in the whole family or just want a second opinion, call 702-734-0776 or tell us what’s going on, and we’ll help you figure out the right first step.