Schedule
Making an appointment at our office, what you can expect.
Dr. Behm is accepting new patients at this time.
We have three kinds of initial appointments: a limited exam or full exam with Dr. Behm or an appointment with our hygienist. For more information on how she can help you, please go to Gum Health on the menu bar.
The limited exam with Dr. Behm is for those who have one issue they want to address, such as a toothache, a broken tooth/filling/crown, any one particular problem. We will take one or two digital x-rays (which use less radiation than film x-rays) if necessary, and diagnose the problem. In most cases, we can quickly schedule you to get the problem fixed. This visit is $112.
The more comprehensive full exam includes a full mouth set of digital x-rays, periodontal probing, a full oral exam, photographs, models when necessary and kinesiology by Dr. Behm. This is for those who want a full overview of what is going on in their mouth, or have several issues they want to address, such as amalgam removal, neuromuscular (involving the nerves and muscles of the face, head and neck) dentistry, and addressing other toxic issues, such as cavitations. The price for this exam is $300.
A brief questionnaire will be done with you on the phone regarding your health, answer your questions, and find out what you need and want from us, etc.
Also, please write down a chronological report of your health history, and fax or email it to Amy before your appointment. Dr. Behm is very interested to know what your health challenges have been, it will help him to help you better.
This should include your current symptoms and concerns. Please describe them briefly but thoroughly, estimating how long you have experienced each symptom and grading it on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 = mild, 10 = severe).
If you are addressing any medical issues with another health practitioner, we appreciate your sending or bringing copies of your medical records, tests and medication history that may pertain to your dental situation.
Before your first visit, you may find it useful to spend some time writing about the events in your life as they relate to your health – or creating a timeline of your health issues and major life events. This can help you crystalize your sense of what’s going on with respect to your health, thus making things easier to recall and discuss during your visit. You might even see relationships and patterns among the events that weren’t apparent to you before. If you do this writing, please bring it with you or include it with the other material you send.
At the beginning of your first visit, Dr. Behm will meet with you to know you as an entire person – not just your current health concerns, but your needs, desires and values, as well. After this conversation, Dr. Behm and an assistant will conduct a thorough oral exam and other tests, including kinesiology, to determine your current dental health status. If especially extensive testing is needed, this first visit may be extended over two days.
Also, please print out the following patient forms, fill them out and bring with you on your first appointment.
- Kinesiology Informed Consent
- Amalgam Removal Informed Consent
Confirming your Appointment
We will call you 1 week in advance to confirm your appointment, and the day before to remind you. We actually need to SPEAK to you in person on the phone to ensure you are going to be coming. Just leaving a voice mail or message with a family member is not enough for us to know that you will be able to make it.
If something comes up that you cannot make an appointment, please let us know as much in advance as possible. Either call the office at 727 446-6747 or send us and email.
If we are not able to reach you and speak to you in person to confirm your appointment, we will not be able to hold that time period for you, and will have to take you out of the schedule.
Therefore, it is imperative that we have a way to contact you, ideally a few telephone numbers and an email address.
Hours
Presently our office is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Insurance
Many ask us about dental insurance. We do not accept “assignment of benefits.” That means we do not accept insurance as payment for the visit. We are not members of any discount or group plans.
We are a fee for service practice, which means that the appointment is paid for at that time. We can give you an insurance “super bill” at the end of your appointment, which you can send to your insurance company, and they will reimburse you directly based on the terms of your coverage.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Care Credit, American Express, and personal checks from established patients.
Our office is located at 127 No Garden Ave in downtown Clearwater. This is on the corner of Drew St, one block east of Ft Harrison Blvd (Alt 19).
For those traveling to visit us, there are a few hotels within a short distance to our office. Tell them you are here to see Natural Dentistry, and they will give you a special rate.
Marriott Residence Inn Downtown Clearwater is a brand new residence suite motel less than a mile from our office. Call 727 562-5400 and ask for the “Natural Dentistry” special rate.
Comfort Suites is another new residence suite that is 2 miles directly north of us at 1941 Edgewater Dr in Clearwater. Contact them at 727 489-5000 or e-mail them.
Of course, there are hundreds of motel/hotel rooms on Clearwater Beach, just 2 miles from our office. We are just a few blocks from the coast, so perhaps you can plan a trip to the beach before or after your visit.
Please click on the area below that you are coming from to get printable directions.
Tampa Airport is about 1/2 hour away.
Sarasota & points south
From Rt 275, MAKE SURE you take Exit 30 (old exit 16) to Rt 686, LARGO, Roosevelt Blvd. This is the ONLY exit to Clearwater. Otherwise you will end up in Tampa.
St Petersburg is 30 to 45 minutes away, depending on the time of day and traffic. From Rt 275, MAKE SURE you take Exit 30 (old exit 16) to Rt 686, LARGO, Roosevelt Blvd. This is the ONLY exit to Clearwater. Otherwise you will end up in Tampa.
Orlando is about 2 hours from the office, depending on the time of day and traffic.
Tarpon Springs & points directly north - there are two routes, one is down Alt 19, which is more stop and go, takes around 30 minutes. The other is down US 19 which takes around 40 minutes.
Gainesville is about 3 hours away.
One Response to “Schedule”
Leave a Reply
Without a doubt, Dr Ray Behm has my confidence. Whenever I have a critical or delicate dental situation, he is definitely at the top of my short list of the most advanced and most capable biological dentists I would allow to work on me.
Dear Dr. Behm,
I’ve come to think of you as the Lone Ranger! By the time I realize you’re finished working your magic…… you’re gone, and I don’t have a chance to Thank You. So thanks for the great crowns! I really appreciate you and your wonderful staff, and the great work that you do.
Sincerely, Kathy Conway