FAQS

General & New Patients

  • Do you accept new patients at the Danvers office?

    Yes, Hallmark Dental in Danvers is always welcoming new patients of all ages.

  • What is the phone number for the Danvers office?

    You can reach us at 978-762-7411 to schedule an appointment.

  • How do I book an appointment?

    You can call our office or request an appointment online through our website.

  • What should I bring to my first visit?

    Please bring a photo ID, your insurance card, and any recent dental records or X-rays.

  • Do you accept walk-in patients?

    We encourage appointments, but we do our best to accommodate walk-ins when possible.

Location and Hours

  • Where is Hallmark Dental located in Danvers?

    Our Danvers office is conveniently located and serves patients from Danvers, Peabody, Beverly, and Salem.

  • Is Hallmark Dental convenient for patients from Peabody?

    Yes, our Danvers office is just minutes from Peabody.

  • Do you see patients from Beverly and Salem?

    Yes, many of our patients travel from Beverly, Salem, and other North Shore communities.

  • Is there parking available?

    Yes, we have convenient on-site parking for patients.

  • What are your office hours?

    Our hours vary by day. Please check our website or call us directly.

  • Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?

    Yes, we offer select evening appointments. Please call for availability.

Preventive Dentistry

  • How often should I have a dental cleaning?

    We recommend every six months for optimal oral health.

  • What is a dental sealant?

    Sealants are thin coatings applied to molars to prevent cavities, especially in children.

  • Do you offer fluoride treatments?

    Yes, fluoride treatments strengthen enamel and help prevent decay.

  • Do you perform oral cancer screenings?

    Yes, every exam includes an oral cancer screening.

Restorative Dentistry

  • Do you provide dental fillings?

    Yes, we use tooth-colored fillings to restore decayed teeth.

  • What is a dental crown?

    A crown is a cap that covers and strengthens a damaged or weakened tooth.

  • Do you provide dental bridges?

    Yes, bridges replace missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent teeth.

  • Do you provide dentures?

    Yes, we provide both full and partial dentures.

  • Do you offer dental implants?

    Yes, we provide traditional and mini dental implants for missing teeth.

Cosmetic Dentistry

  • Do you provide veneers?

    Yes, we offer custom veneers to improve tooth shape, size, and color.

  • Do you provide teeth whitening?

    Yes, both in-office and take-home whitening kits are available.

  • What is dental bonding?

    Bonding repairs chips or gaps with a tooth-colored resin.

  • Do you offer tooth contouring and reshaping?

    Yes, we can reshape enamel for a more balanced smile.

  • What is a smile makeover?

    A smile makeover combines cosmetic treatments like veneers, whitening, and contouring for a full transformation.

Periodontics (Gum Care)

  • Do you provide scaling and root planing?

    Yes, we offer deep cleaning to treat gum disease.

  • Do you perform gum graft surgery?

    Yes, gum grafting restores receding gums.

  • What is periodontal surgery?

    Surgery may be recommended for advanced gum disease.

  • Do you offer bone grafting?

    Yes, bone grafts support implants and strengthen weak jawbone.

  • What is crown lengthening?

    It reshapes gum and bone levels to expose more tooth structure, often before placing a crown.

Oral Surgery

  • Do you perform tooth extractions?

    Yes, we provide simple extractions.

  • Do you remove wisdom teeth?

    Yes, we perform wisdom tooth evaluations and extractions.

  • Do you perform dental implant surgery?

    Yes, we surgically place dental implants in-office.

Pediatric Dentistry

  • Do you see children at the Danvers office?

    Yes, we provide gentle, family-friendly care for children.

  • When should a child first see a dentist?

    By age one, or when the first tooth appears.

  • Do you provide dental sealants for kids?

    Yes, sealants are effective in preventing childhood cavities.

  • Do you provide fluoride treatments for kids?

    Yes, we recommend fluoride to strengthen developing teeth.

  • Do you offer early orthodontic evaluations?

    Yes, we evaluate children for orthodontic needs as they grow.

Endodontics

  • Do you perform root canals?

    At the Danvers office, root canal treatments are referred to trusted specialists since we do not perform them in-house.

Prosthodontics

  • Do you provide dental crowns?

    Yes, crowns are custom-made to restore damaged teeth.

  • Do you offer dental bridges?

    Yes, we provide bridges to replace missing teeth.

  • Do you provide dental implants?

    Yes, we offer implants as a permanent solution for missing teeth.

Emergency Dentistry

  • Do you offer emergency dental care in Danvers?

    Yes, we provide same-day emergency appointments.

  • What should I do if I have a dental emergency after hours?

    Call our main number for instructions; we’ll help as quickly as possible.

Insurance & Payments

  • What dental insurance plans are accepted?

    We accept Delta Dental, Blue Cross BlueShield, MetLife, Altus Dental, GEHA, and MassHealth at our Danvers location.

  • Do you participate in a discount dental plan?

    Yes, we participate in the Wellness Dental Plan starting at $299/year, which includes two free cleanings.

  • What if my insurance isn’t listed?

    Call us at 978-762-7411 to confirm your benefits.

  • What if I don’t have insurance?

    We offer financing and the Wellness Dental Plan to keep care affordable.

  • How much does a cleaning cost without insurance?

    Pricing varies, but uninsured patients often save with our Wellness Dental Plan.