Frequently Asked Questions

Private dental practice for teens, adults & seniors · Dr. Dariene Lazore, DMD · North Glendale, AZ

Yes, Beyond Dental Care is welcoming new patients for general, cosmetic, and restorative dental care. The practice serves teens, adults, and seniors in North Glendale, Arrowhead Ranch, Stetson Valley, Norterra, North Peoria, Vistancia, and the surrounding Upper West Side Phoenix area. If you're new to the area or looking for a long-term dental home with a private, non-corporate practice atmosphere, you can call the office at 623-267-8088 or visit beyonddentalcare.com to request an appointment.

The practice works with a range of insurance carriers, and the easiest way to confirm coverage is to text or email a photo of your insurance card (front and back) to the office, along with your member ID and group number. The team can verify your benefits and let you know what to expect at your first visit. You can text a picture to 623-267-8088 or send it through the contact form at beyonddentalcare.com. Patients with Humana, United Healthcare, AARP/Dentegra, TRICARE, and employer-sponsored PPO plans have inquired about coverage. If you have questions about self-pay pricing, those are welcome too.

Yes. A number of new patients at Beyond Dental Care are self-pay, and the practice is transparent about costs so you can plan accordingly. The office team is happy to provide an estimate before your visit and discuss what a first appointment — typically including an exam, X-rays, and a cleaning — will involve. Payment plan options are also a topic the team can discuss directly with you during scheduling.

Dental anxiety is something Dr. Lazore and the team approach with genuine care and patience. Beyond Dental Care is known for a calm, unhurried environment — the kind where explanations come before procedures and questions are always welcome. The practice also has Mr. Woodford, a comfort dog, on site to help create a more relaxed atmosphere. If you have specific accommodation needs or past experiences you'd like the team to know about before your first appointment, mentioning them when you schedule helps the team prepare to support you well.

Beyond Dental Care is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The office is closed Friday through Sunday and does not offer Saturday appointments. When you call or request an appointment online, let the team know your preferred days and times within those hours and they'll work to find a slot that fits your schedule.

The practice provides a full preventive care program including dental exams, professional cleanings, digital X-rays, periodontal evaluations, and oral cancer screenings. Preventive visits are the foundation of long-term oral health, and Dr. Lazore's approach emphasizes education during each appointment — so you leave understanding what's happening in your mouth and why any recommended treatment makes sense. Regular preventive care is the most effective way to avoid more involved and costly treatment down the road.

Beyond Dental Care places tooth-colored fillings that blend with your natural tooth structure — no metal amalgam. The process involves numbing the area, removing the decayed portion of the tooth, and placing the composite resin filling in a single appointment. If you've had a bad prior experience with fillings and are nervous, the team is experienced in making this a manageable and comfortable procedure. The office can also discuss what to expect and address any specific concerns before you arrive.

CandidPro is a clear aligner system designed by orthodontists and offered through select dental practices — including Beyond Dental Care. The key distinction from Invisalign is the orthodontist-guided treatment design and remote monitoring through the ProMonitoring app, which lets your progress be tracked between visits rather than requiring as many in-office appointments. For qualifying teens, adults, and seniors who want to straighten their teeth without metal braces, CandidPro offers a clinically supervised path with the convenience of fewer office visits. Dr. Lazore can assess whether you're a good candidate during a consultation.

Yes. Beyond Dental Care provides single-tooth implants and implant-supported restorations. Dental implants are the most durable long-term tooth replacement option, functioning like a natural tooth root and helping preserve jawbone structure. The process is typically completed over several months, with the implant placed and allowed to integrate before the crown is attached. The team will evaluate your candidacy — including bone density and overall oral health — before recommending implants as the appropriate path for your situation.

Yes, dental crowns are a standard restorative service at the practice. A crown is typically completed in two visits: the first to prepare the tooth, take impressions, and place a temporary crown; the second to seat the permanent crown once it's fabricated. Crowns are used to restore teeth that are cracked, significantly decayed, or weakened after a root canal, or to improve the appearance of a tooth that doesn't respond well to other cosmetic approaches. If you've been told you need a crown and want to understand what to expect, the team will walk you through the full process.

Yes. Beyond Dental Care offers professional in-office teeth whitening — a noticeably more effective option than over-the-counter products because the professional-grade formulation and delivery method work more deeply and more consistently. Results vary based on the natural shade of your teeth and the type of staining involved, and the team will give you an honest picture of what to expect before you proceed. Whitening is most effective as a complement to a comprehensive treatment plan rather than a standalone fix, and the team can help you sequence it appropriately within your care.

Yes. The practice handles multi-step treatment plans that combine restorative and cosmetic work — crowns, bonding to close gaps, whitening, and possible veneers on other teeth can all be coordinated as part of a single treatment plan. The team can also request a pre-treatment estimate from your insurance carrier before your cleaning appointment so you have a clear picture of your costs before committing to any procedure. If avoiding braces is part of your goal, they'll note that and explore alternatives with you.

Contact the office as soon as possible at 623-267-8088 and describe what you're experiencing — including how long the pain has been present, whether it's constant or triggered by temperature or pressure, and whether there's any swelling. The team can advise on the urgency and schedule accordingly. Please note that Beyond Dental Care is not a walk-in or open-access practice, so calling ahead is the right first step. If you're an existing patient experiencing a dental concern between appointments, the team is your best point of contact to triage the situation.

Yes. The team can coordinate X-ray and records transfer from your previous dental office. In most cases, this requires a signed release form, which the practice can provide. Having recent X-rays on file before your first appointment helps Dr. Lazore assess your oral health more fully and may reduce the need for duplicate imaging. If you're moving your care from a previous provider or simply want your records transferred for reference, reach out and the team will walk you through the process.

Beyond Dental Care serves teens, adults, and seniors — and Dr. Lazore takes a genuinely personalized approach to care across all age groups. For senior patients, the focus often includes restorative outcomes, implant durability, comfort during procedures, and thoughtful consideration of a longer oral health history. The practice is private and non-corporate, which means appointments aren't rushed and the care relationship is built over time rather than reset with every visit.

Beyond Dental Care attracts patients who are specifically looking for a better experience than they've had elsewhere — whether that means more time with the provider, clearer explanations, less pressure, or more patience with anxiety. Dr. Lazore built this practice as a private alternative to corporate dental chains, where the emphasis is on long-term patient relationships rather than appointment throughput. The practice's 4.92-star rating across 214+ Google reviews reflects a consistent standard of care that patients notice and return for.

Yes. The office handles couple and multi-person bookings and can often schedule appointments on the same day or in adjacent slots when timing allows. When you contact the practice, let the team know you'd like to be seen together and they'll work to find an option that accommodates both schedules. Having insurance information for both individuals available when you call helps streamline the scheduling process.

Beyond Dental Care has an online contact and scheduling form at beyonddentalcare.com, and many patients reach out this way to initiate their first appointment. If you have a preference for email communication rather than a phone callback, note that in your message and the team will accommodate it. If you need to verify insurance before your visit, the quickest way is to text or email a photo of your insurance card to the office; for specific treatment-planning questions, calling 623-267-8088 gets you to an answer fastest.

Beyond Dental Care uses digital X-rays for more precise imaging with less radiation than traditional film, and advanced treatment planning tools to support accurate diagnosis and patient education. The practice's CandidPro clear aligner program includes remote monitoring through a dedicated app, allowing progress to be tracked between visits. The overall approach to technology at the practice is to use tools that meaningfully improve the quality of your care — not to list features for marketing purposes.

Call the practice directly at 623-267-8088 to speak with the team and get on the schedule, or visit beyonddentalcare.com to submit a contact request. The office is located at 6615 W. Happy Valley Rd., Suite B103-104, Glendale, AZ 85310 — conveniently situated for patients coming from Arrowhead Ranch, Stetson Hills, Norterra, North Peoria, and the broader North Glendale area. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.