Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about visiting Smile Creations? Browse our most frequently asked questions below, or submit your own question and our team will be happy to help.
Are you accepting new patients?
We warmly welcome new patients! New patients can take advantage of our $125 Exam & X-Rays New Patient Special, with the option to add a professional cleaning for $100.
What are your office hours?
We're open Mon: 9AM-6PM | Tue: 9AM-7PM | Wed: 9AM-2PM | Thu: 9AM-7PM | Fri: 8AM-1PM | Sat-Sun: Closed.
Where are you located / is there parking?
Smile Creations is located at:
5 Block Blvd, Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Do you offer same-day or emergency appointments?
Yes, Smile Creations offers same-day and walk-in dental emergency appointments — just call us right away and our team will guide you with first-aid tips over the phone.
How do I book my first appointment?
To book your first dental appointment at Smile Creations, you can:
Call the office directly at (516) 541-7344 to speak with a team member or use the convenient online booking system on our website. You can also download our new patient forms online before your visit.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept many popular dental insurance plans, and our office will file your insurance paperwork for you, with co-payments accepted at the time of service.
Do you accept patients without insurance?
Yes! You don't need insurance to receive care at Smile Creations — we accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards, and we've partnered with CareCredit, Sunbit, and Lending Club to make financing easy, including 0% interest payment plans for qualified patients. Our financial coordinator is happy to help find an option that fits your budget.
Do you offer payment plans or financing?
We've partnered with CareCredit, Sunbit, and Lending Club to make financing easy! CareCredit offers 0% interest payment plans over six, 12, or 18 months.
Do you see children / are you a family practice?
Yes, Smile Creations welcomes pediatric patients and provides comprehensive family dental care — we regularly care for entire families and welcome patients of all ages.
Do you treat patients with dental anxiety, and what sedation options are there?
Yes, Smile Creations understands that dental anxiety is common and offers nitrous oxide sedation ("laughing gas") to help patients feel comfortable and relaxed during their visits, with the dosage adjustable throughout your treatment.
What should I expect at my first visit?
During your first dental appointment at Smile Creations, you can expect a comprehensive analysis of your teeth, gums, and occlusion, an oral cancer screening, X-rays, and a scan with our cavity-detecting laser, followed by treatment planning based on your assessment and goals. You can download our new patient forms in advance to save time.
What safety and sterilization protocols do you follow?
We follow strict infection control and safety protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for all patients.
What dental services do you offer?
We offer checkups and cleanings, oral cancer screenings, gum disease treatment, custom Under Armour mouthguards, dentistry for seniors, tooth-colored fillings, crowns, full-mouth reconstruction, bridges, dentures, dental implants including All-on-4, emergency dentistry, root canals, extractions, veneers, teeth whitening, bonding, Invisalign and clear aligners, smile makeovers, laser dentistry, nitrous oxide sedation, and more.
Are your dentists specialists, and in what?
Our dentist, Dr. Ariel Steinberger, is a general dentist with advanced continuing-education training in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, full-mouth rehabilitation, and root canal treatment, and has received the Award of Merit from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
How long has the practice served the area?
Smile Creations has been serving the Long Island community since 1986.
What should I do for a dental emergency after hours?
Call us right away at (516) 541-7344 — our team will guide you over the phone with first-aid tips, and same-day and walk-in emergency appointments are available. If you reach us after hours, leave a message and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible.
Do you offer same-day emergency appointments?
Yes, we offer same-day and walk-in dental emergency appointments.
What sedation options do you offer for nervous patients?
We offer nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") to help make your visit more comfortable and stress-free — it calms patients almost instantly, and we can adjust the amount as needed throughout your treatment.
Is sedation dentistry safe?
Yes — nitrous oxide is safe and gentle with no lingering side effects, can be safely used with both simple and complex procedures, and its effects go away right after treatment.
