Miramar Parkway Dental Care
Miramar Parkway Dental Care is a general and family dental practice at 17011 Miramar Pkwy in Miramar, Florida, in Broward County. The office calls itself Miramar, FL's home for trusted dental care and says its team provides personalized care solutions to help patients get the smile they have always wanted. Two dentists are named on the team page, Sarah A Menias, DDS and Thelma Xisto Gomes Pedro, DDS. Dr. Menias earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery and a Masters in Health Science at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee, and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science at the University of Central Florida, and writes that her mission is to provide comprehensive dental services along with the knowledge each patient needs to confidently wear their smile. The service menu is grouped into preventative oral health, dental problems, pediatric dentistry, dental technology, periodontics, restorative dentistry, dental implants, oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry. Inside those groups the practice lists dental cleanings and checkups, comprehensive exams, dental imaging and X-rays, fluoride treatment, sealants, oral cancer screening, night guards, cold sore treatment, gum disease treatment, scaling and root planing, periodontal pocket reduction, fillings, crowns, bridges, individual implants, implant supported dentures, dentures, root canal treatment, pulpotomy, cracked teeth, bone grafting, extractions, socket preservation, wisdom tooth removal, Invisalign treatment, tooth bonding, teeth whitening and veneers. Emergency dental care is on that list, and the office asks anyone with dental problems or pain to call immediately, noting that true medical emergencies should go to 911. On insurance the practice says it accepts a wide range of plans and is in network with most major insurance companies, naming Aetna, Aflac, Assurant SunLife, BCBS, Careington, Cigna, Delta, GEHA Connection, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, UCCI, UHC and Unum, and it offers to verify coverage and work out a strategy for patients who are out of network. For out of pocket costs the office accepts cash, checks and major credit cards, accepts the CareCredit healthcare credit card, and accepts VantageOne, an annual discount dental savings plan for patients without insurance. Appointments are booked by phone or through the online scheduler, and the practice asks patients to arrive 15 minutes early and to give at least 48 hours notice when cancelling. New patient paperwork, an appointment reminder consent form and a records release form can all be completed before the first visit. Miramar Parkway Dental Care is part of the Orahh Care Dental Community, a brand owned by Heartland Dental LLC, which provides administrative and business support services to the practices; dental services are provided by independent dentists.
Services
Teeth cleaning
Dental cleanings and checkups, listed by the practice under preventative oral health along with comprehensive exams, fluoride treatment and sealants.
Comprehensive exams
Comprehensive dental exams. The practice says that once you are ready it performs a thorough exam, checks for issues with your teeth or the structure of your mouth, and works with you to build a treatment plan you are comfortable with.
Dental x rays and imaging
Dental imaging and X-rays, listed under both dental technology and pediatric dentistry on the practice service menu.
Periodontal treatment
Gum disease treatment, scaling and root planing, and periodontal pocket reduction. The office says it uses the latest techniques and technology to identify and treat periodontal disease as early as possible.
Dental fillings
Fillings used to repair decayed or damaged teeth, listed among the restorative services alongside crowns and bridges.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
17011 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027
FAQs
Are you taking new patients?
Yes. The office has a new patient section that walks through your first visit, and it publishes a new patient form you can complete ahead of time. The practice says finding a new dental office can be a challenge and that its team is there to help, so call the office or use the online scheduler to book.
What dental insurance do you accept?
The practice says it accepts a wide range of plans and is in network with most major insurance companies. The plans it names are Aetna, Aflac, Assurant SunLife, BCBS, Careington, Cigna, Delta, GEHA Connection, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, UCCI, UHC and Unum. If your plan is not on the list, the office asks you to call so the team can verify your coverage.
What if my insurance is out of network?
The office says its team helps patients understand their benefits whether the carrier is in network or out of network, and that patients are often surprised how much of their out of network benefit can still be used. Call the office with your plan details and the team will work through it with you.
How can I pay if I do not have dental insurance?
The practice accepts cash, checks and major credit cards. It also accepts CareCredit, a healthcare credit card for out of pocket expenses that is subject to credit approval and lets you pay in installments, and VantageOne, an annual discount dental savings plan the office says gives members up to 50% off preventative care and 20% off other dental services with no waiting periods and no maximum limits.
What will my visit cost?
The office says it can give the best pricing information after your first exam, because treatment depends on each patient's dental needs. The team discusses all pricing with you after the exam and explains your treatment and financing options, and says it would never start treatment until you are completely comfortable with your choices.
I have a dental emergency. What should I do?
Emergency dental care is on the service list, along with cracked teeth and tooth sensitivity. The practice asks patients experiencing dental problems or pain to call the office immediately, and says that for true medical emergencies you should call 911.
How do I book, and what should I do before I arrive?
You can call the office or use the online scheduler. The practice then follows up to collect your comfort preferences and health history and to send insurance and payment paperwork in advance. It asks you to fill out your paperwork beforehand and bring it with your insurance card, and to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time.
Where are you and when are you open?
The office is at 17011 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027. Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Tuesday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday, and closed Saturday and Sunday. If you need to cancel, the practice asks for at least 48 hours notice so the slot can go to another patient.