Frequently Asked Questions

Call our office at (949) 951-1067 or request an appointment online. We'll ask a few quick questions about your dental history and get you scheduled for your first visit.

Yes. We welcome new patients and families of all ages throughout Mission Viejo and the surrounding area.

Your first visit typically includes a review of your dental and medical history, a full exam, X-rays if needed, and a conversation about any concerns or goals you have. From there, we'll walk you through a treatment plan tailored to you.

If you're experiencing tooth pain, a broken tooth, or another urgent issue, call us right away. We do our best to accommodate same-day and next-day visits for dental emergencies.

Call our office as early as possible so we can offer your time slot to another patient. We ask for at least 24 hours' notice when you can give it.

Accepted plans can change, so the most accurate answer is a quick call to our office at (949) 951-1067. Our team will confirm whether your specific plan is in-network before your visit.

You're still welcome to receive care here. We'll walk you through your treatment cost upfront and can discuss available payment options.

Please call our office to confirm current accepted payment methods and any financing options available for larger treatment plans.

Yes. We provide a cost estimate as part of your treatment plan, before any work begins, so there are no surprises at checkout.

We offer general and family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, sedation dentistry, periodontal therapy, teeth cleaning and prevention, teeth whitening, veneers, and pediatric dentistry, most patients can have the majority of their dental needs met in one location.

Yes. As a family-focused and pediatric-capable practice, we treat patients from infancy through adulthood, often within the same family on the same day.

Yes, including porcelain veneers, professional teeth whitening, dental bonding, and crowns. Visit our Cosmetic Dentistry page for details on each option.

Yes. We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation for patients with dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, or longer procedures.

Yes. Adult orthodontics, including clear aligners, is one of the most common reasons adult patients come in.

Severe tooth pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or a swelling that's spreading are all reasons to call us immediately rather than waiting for a routine appointment.

Call our office first, our outgoing message includes guidance for urgent situations. For severe trauma or uncontrolled bleeding, go to the nearest emergency room.

Sometimes, if you act fast. Rinse the tooth gently (don't scrub it), try to place it back in the socket if possible, or keep it in milk, and get to our office within 30 to 60 minutes for the best chance of saving it.

Most patients benefit from a cleaning every six months. Some patients with gum disease or higher cavity risk may need more frequent visits.

Early gum disease often has no symptoms. Watch for bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, or gums that look red or swollen, and mention any of these at your next visit.

By age one, or within six months of their first tooth coming in, whichever comes first.

26137 La Paz Rd Suite 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, serving patients throughout Mission Viejo and nearby communities.

Please call our office at (949) 951-1067 or check our contact page for current hours, as they can vary by day.

Dr. Richard Hada and Dr. Delaine McCoy lead our clinical team. Learn more about their backgrounds on our Meet Our Doctors page.