Welcome to the Family

Your first visit to Langworthy Family Dental in Dubuque establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you.

We make sure to obtain important background information, like your medical history, and give you time to get to know your dentist.

Help us to make your first visit more pleasant by completing the new patient forms in advance of your appointment.

Scroll through the rest of the page to discover some things you might not have known about our Dubuque dentist office.

Payment & Insurance Options

We strive to make our dental services as affordable as possible. We accept most major dental insurance plans and will submit claims on your behalf so that you can maximize your insurance benefit.

We ask that you realize we do not work for an insurance company. Rather we work 100% for our patients. We feel that insurance can be a great benefit for many patients and want you to know we will do everything in our power to ensure you get every benefit allotted in your insurance contract. However, the treatment we recommend and the fees we charge will always be based on your individual needs, not your insurance coverage.

At this time we are not taking new Title XIX patients nor do we see patients with Iowa Care.

No dental insurance?

You can choose to pay by cash or check on the day that treatment is rendered, and a 5% discount will be given for payments made in full.

Additionally, we accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards for a 3% discount.

We offer special financing through CareCredit on balances over $300. Interest free plans are available at 3,6, and 12 months (subject to approval).

Check out our In-House Insurance Program!

Wide Variety of
Insurances accepted!

In House Savings Program

We now offer an In House Dental & Periodontal Savings Program designed to help you budget your annual routine dental care with additional benefits such as discounts on some of our most popular dental treatments. Plans are available for both individuals and families.

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Manage Your Account Online!

Our online 'Patient Connect' portal allows secure online access to your account.

Some of the features include:

• Your appointment and treatment history
• Your account and insurance balance
• Convenient online payment options

New Patients can register after their first appointment with us. When registering make sure to use the email address you have on file with us!

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We See Children Starting at age 1

The idea of such early dental visits is still surprising to many new parents. However, national studies have shown that preschool-aged children are getting more cavities. More than 1 in 4 children in the United States has had at least one cavity by the age of 4. Many kids get cavities as early as age 2.

To prevent early childhood cavities, parents first have to find out their child's risk of developing cavities. They also need to learn how to manage diet, hygiene and fluoride to prevent problems.

But cavities aren't all that parents need to learn about their child's dental health. The age 1 dental visit lets parents discuss:

• How to care for an infant's or toddler's mouth
• Proper use of fluoride
• Oral habits, including finger and thumb sucking
• Ways to prevent accidents that could damage the face and teeth
• Teething and milestones of development
• The link between diet and oral health

After this first visit, the dentist will suggest a schedule of follow-up visits. In the past, dentists typically called for visits every six months. Now, the schedule may vary according to each child's needs and risks. As your child grows, the dental team can help you learn how to prevent common oral problems.

Missed or Cancelled Appointment Courtesy

We value our patients time and commitment to their appointments. When our office books your appointment, we are setting aside a dedicated chair and time slot just for you. We only ask that if you must reschedule your appointment, that you please provide us with at least 24 hours notice. This courtesy makes it possible to give your reserved time slot to another patient who would be more than happy to accept.

*Repeated cacellations or missed appointments may result in loss of future appointment privileges.

Every patient in our practice receives this unique reservation. When your appointment is made, a time is reserved, your materials are ordered, and we make special arrangements to be ready for your visit. Except for emergency treatment for another patient, you can expect us to be prompt. We, of course, would appreciate the same courtesy from you.