Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Have questions about your visit? Below you'll find answers to the questions we hear most often from our patients, covering appointments, insurance, and what to expect at Flamingo Commons Dental.
We warmly welcome new patients!
We're open Monday 9:00am-7:00pm, Tuesday 8:00am-6:00pm, Wednesday 7:00am-4:00pm,Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm ,Friday 8:00am-4:30pm,Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm (twice a month),Sunday closed
Our dental office is conveniently located at 12565 Orange Drive Suite 414, Davie, Florida 33330, inside Flamingo Commons Plaza. We offer plenty of free parking and accessible entrances to make your visit as easy and hassle-free as possible.
Yes, Flamingo Commons Dental offers same-day emergency appointments for urgent dental issues, especially for children. This includes situations like:
Knocked-out or broken teeth
Severe toothaches
Facial swelling
Mouth trauma from sports or falls
If you have a dental emergency, call us immediately, and we’ll help you feel better fast. For scheduling or more information, you can contact us here.
To book your first dental appointment at Flamingo Commons Dental, you can easily schedule your visit by:
Calling the office directly at (954) 787-3109 or (954) 737-4712
Visiting the Contact Us page on our website and filling out the appointment request form
Since insurance and coverage may vary, your best bet would be to speak with one of our specialists!
Since insurance and coverage may vary, your best bet would be to speak with one of our specialists!
We've partnered with Sunbit to make financing easy! Apply here: https://apply.sunbit.com/FlamingoCommonsDental
Yes, Flamingo Commons Dental is a family-friendly practice that welcomes patients of all ages, including children. We offer gentle, personalized dental care for kids and families with services such as:
Pediatric cleanings and exams
Fluoride treatments and sealants
Guidance for proper brushing and flossing
First-visit comfort and confidence building for children
Family block appointments for convenient scheduling
Yes, Flamingo Commons Dental specializes in caring for patients with dental anxiety. We understand how fear or past traumatic experiences can affect your dental visits, and we offer sedation dentistry to help you feel calm and comfortable.
Sedation options available include:
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): A mild sedative inhaled through a mask that helps you relax during treatment. Effects wear off quickly, allowing you to drive yourself home. Ideal for mild anxiety, children, or shorter procedures.
Oral Conscious Sedation: Involves taking a prescribed anti-anxiety medication about an hour before your appointment. You remain awake but deeply relaxed and may have limited memory of the procedure. Someone will need to drive you to and from the office. Best for moderate anxiety or longer visits.
If deeper sedation or IV sedation is needed, we can coordinate care with a local specialist.
What to expect during your sedation visit:
A comprehensive evaluation of your medical history and anxiety level
Personalized sedation plan tailored to your needs
Continuous monitoring of vital signs during the procedure
Supportive, gentle care from our team throughout your visit
During your first dental appointment at Flamingo Commons Dental, you can expect a welcoming and comfortable experience focused on your oral health and overall comfort. Here’s what typically happens:
Warm Welcome: Our friendly staff will greet you and help with any paperwork using our secure digital system for a smooth, paperless check-in.
Comprehensive Evaluation: The dentist will perform a thorough examination, which may include digital X-rays and intraoral camera imaging to get detailed insights into your oral health.
Personalized Care: We’ll discuss your dental history, any concerns or anxiety you may have, and your goals for treatment.
Clear Communication: The dentist will explain what they see, answer your questions, and provide honest recommendations tailored to your needs.
Comfort Measures: If you experience dental anxiety, sedation options like nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation can be discussed to help you feel relaxed.
Preventive Guidance: You’ll receive advice on proper brushing, flossing, and any preventive treatments like fluoride or sealants if appropriate.
Scheduling Next Steps: Whether it’s a cleaning, further treatment, or follow-up visits, we’ll help you plan your care with flexible scheduling.
At Flamingo Commons Dental, cleanliness and infection control are top priorities to ensure every patient’s safety and well-being. We follow the strictest sterilization protocols and consistently exceed state and federal safety standards.
We offer preventive cleanings and exams, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, Invisalign, dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, oral surgery, sedation dentistry, and pediatric dentistry.
Yes, Flamingo Commons Dental has a trusted team of dental specialists who bring advanced training and personalized care to their areas of expertise. Our specialists work closely with general dentists to provide seamless, coordinated treatment all under one roof.
Our specialists include:
Dr. Diane Alvarez-Rodriguez, D.M.D., M.S. – A periodontist with advanced training in gum disease prevention, soft-tissue health, and dental implant therapy. She also holds a certificate in conscious sedation and focuses on creating comfortable, sustainable care plans.
Flamingo Commons Dental has proudly served the local community for nearly a decade, providing compassionate and high-quality dental care throughout that time.
