New Dental Patients in Tampa, FL
Choosing a new dentist is an important decision. At Flex Dental, we make the process feel comfortable, organized, and personal from your first conversation with our team.
Your initial visit is an opportunity for us to understand your dental history, concerns, comfort preferences, and goals. It is also the beginning of a long-term relationship built around clear communication and individualized care.
Your first appointment is more than an introduction.
We love meeting new patients and understand that visiting an unfamiliar dental office can bring questions or uncertainty. Our team takes the time to explain what to expect and help you feel comfortable throughout the experience.
Once you have been with Flex Dental for a while, you can continue to expect attentive service, thoughtful recommendations, and a relaxing environment designed to support a lasting patient relationship.
Quality dental care
Comprehensive preventive, restorative, cosmetic, periodontal, implant, and general dental services coordinated around your individual needs.
Clear communication
We explain findings, treatment priorities, alternatives, anticipated fees, and next steps before you make decisions.
A comfortable setting
Our team is committed to creating a calm, respectful experience where you can ask questions and share concerns openly.
Long-term partnership
Your first appointment establishes a dental home that can continue monitoring and supporting your oral health over time.
A thoughtful process built around understanding your needs.
The exact services completed during your initial appointment depend on your symptoms, health history, existing dental records, oral condition, and reason for visiting. Not every patient needs the same tests or procedures.
Welcome and patient information
Our team confirms your contact information, health history, medications, allergies, insurance details, and the reason for your appointment.
Discuss your concerns and goals
Tell us about pain, sensitivity, dental anxiety, past experiences, cosmetic goals, functional concerns, or anything else you would like addressed.
Complete an appropriate dental evaluation
Dr. Gubernick may examine your teeth, gums, bite, jaw, existing restorations, oral tissues, and any areas associated with symptoms or concerns.
Take necessary dental images
Dental X-rays or other images may be recommended based on your oral health, symptoms, age, disease risk, prior records, and the information needed for diagnosis.
Review the findings together
Dr. Gubernick explains what was observed, answers your questions, and discusses which concerns may need monitoring, preventive care, or treatment.
Create your personalized plan
When treatment is recommended, the plan may include treatment priorities, alternatives, timing, anticipated fees, insurance estimates, and future maintenance.
A few details can help your first visit run smoothly.
Bring the information that applies to you. Contact the office before your appointment when you have questions about records, insurance, medications, accessibility, or appointment preparation.
Patients completing registration information at the office may wish to allow additional time before their scheduled appointment.
Photo identification
Bring a current photo ID and any contact or responsible-party information required for your patient account.
Dental insurance information
Bring your current dental insurance card and subscriber information when you plan to use insurance benefits.
Medication and health information
Provide an updated list of medications, allergies, health conditions, surgeries, and healthcare providers when relevant.
Previous dental records
Recent dental records or X-rays may be helpful when available. Contact the office if you need assistance coordinating records.
A list of questions
Bring questions about symptoms, treatment, cosmetics, comfort, insurance, financing, or anything you want to understand better.
Your comfort preferences
Tell us about dental anxiety, sensitivity, mobility needs, communication preferences, or previous experiences that may affect your comfort.
You do not need a perfect dental history to begin.
Some patients have delayed care because of anxiety, cost, a busy schedule, previous negative experiences, or embarrassment about their oral health. Our role is to understand where you are now and help you determine what comes next.
You are encouraged to ask questions, request explanations, and let us know when you need a pause or additional support during your appointment.
Recommendations should make sense to you.
When dental care is recommended, our team will help you understand which concerns are urgent, which can be monitored, and which treatment options may be available.
Treatment does not always need to be completed all at once. Depending on your oral health and goals, care may be organized into appropriate stages.
Immediate needs
Pain, infection, swelling, broken teeth, or other urgent concerns may need to be addressed before elective treatment.
Disease control
Cavities, gum disease, failing restorations, and active infection may be prioritized to create a healthier foundation.
Restorative care
Fillings, crowns, root-canal treatment, implants, bridges, or other procedures may restore damaged or missing teeth.
Cosmetic goals
Whitening, veneers, bonding, Invisalign, or another cosmetic treatment may be considered after oral-health needs are evaluated.
Ongoing maintenance
Future examinations, cleanings, periodontal maintenance, home care, and monitoring help protect treatment results.
Understand the financial side before treatment begins.
Flex Dental accepts multiple payment methods, works with many dental insurance plans, submits applicable claims, and offers financing options for eligible patients.
Bring your current plan information
Insurance participation and benefits vary by policy. Bring your current insurance information and contact the office before your visit when you would like help reviewing plan participation.
Call to verify your plan →Review expected fees before care
When treatment is recommended, our team can review applicable fees, estimated insurance involvement, and your anticipated financial responsibility.
Review payment information →Ask about available financing
Flex Dental accepts CareCredit, offers access to Cherry financing, and may provide approved in-house arrangements in selected circumstances.
Explore Cherry financing ↗Comprehensive care with a personal approach.
Dr. Benjamin J. Gubernick provides preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, Invisalign, periodontal, and general dental care with a focus on long-term oral health.
Your first visit gives Dr. Gubernick an opportunity to understand your dental history, evaluate your current condition, and explain options based on your individual needs and goals.
Benjamin J. Gubernick, DDS
Dr. Gubernick combines comprehensive clinical care with a relaxed, educational approach designed to help patients feel informed and comfortable.
Start your relationship with Flex Dental.
New patients are welcome to schedule online or call our Tampa office for help selecting the right appointment.
310 South Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 120
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 999-1092
Questions before your first appointment?
Contact the office when you need assistance choosing an appointment type, transferring records, verifying insurance, or preparing for your visit.
Is Flex Dental accepting new patients?
Yes. Flex Dental welcomes new patients seeking general, preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, Invisalign, periodontal, and family dental care in Tampa.
How do I schedule my first appointment?
Schedule through the online appointment portal or call Flex Dental at (813) 999-1092 .
What should I bring to my first dental appointment?
Bring a photo ID, current dental insurance information when applicable, an updated medication and health-history list, previous dental records when available, and any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.
What happens during a new patient dental exam?
The appointment may include a review of your dental and medical history, discussion of symptoms and goals, examination of the teeth and gums, evaluation of existing dental work, necessary imaging, and a review of findings and recommendations.
Will I receive a dental cleaning at my first visit?
That depends on the appointment type, available time, your gum health, diagnostic needs, and whether a routine cleaning or a different periodontal procedure is appropriate. The team can explain what is planned when you schedule.
Will I need dental X-rays?
Dental images may be recommended according to your symptoms, age, oral-health history, disease risk, existing records, and the information needed for an accurate evaluation.
Can my previous dentist send my dental records?
Yes. Previous records and recent X-rays may be useful when available. Contact Flex Dental for guidance on transferring records before your appointment.
Does Flex Dental accept dental insurance?
Flex Dental works with many dental insurance plans. Network participation and benefits vary by specific policy, so contact the office with your insurance information before the visit.
Does Flex Dental offer financing?
Flex Dental accepts CareCredit, provides access to Cherry financing, and may offer approved in-house arrangements in selected circumstances. Review the financing and insurance page for more information.
What if I have dental anxiety?
Tell the team when scheduling and again at your visit. Flex Dental can discuss comfort preferences, communication needs, breaks, and available sedation options when clinically appropriate.
What if I am experiencing dental pain?
Call the office and explain your symptoms so the team can help determine the appropriate appointment. Pain, swelling, fever, drainage, trauma, or difficulty swallowing may require prompt evaluation.
Will treatment be completed at the first appointment?
It depends on the reason for your visit, diagnostic findings, treatment complexity, available appointment time, and whether additional planning is needed. Some concerns may be treated during the same visit, while others require a separate appointment.
Can I ask questions before agreeing to treatment?
Yes. Patients are encouraged to ask about the diagnosis, recommended treatment, benefits, limitations, alternatives, expected timeline, fees, insurance estimates, and maintenance before deciding how to proceed.
Your first Flex Dental visit starts with a conversation.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Benjamin J. Gubernick and begin a personalized approach to preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and long-term dental care.