What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, check and most major credit cards. We offer payment plans through Care Credit and Chase. For more information, see our Payment Options.
What precautions do you take to ensure patient safety?
Our entire practice team closely adheres to and exceeds excellent sterilization and infection control procedures as outlined by the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control. This goes beyond wearing gloves and face masks to prevent passing germs. It includes a specialized sanitation center and a water filtration system that guarantees a fresh water [...]
I really don’t like visiting the dentist. Is there anything you can do to help me relax?
We strive to create a relaxing atmosphere by understanding your concerns so that we can help alleviate them. We have iPods, blankets, and relaxing videos of our beautiful planet. If you need more than that, sedation dentistry may be the answer for you. We offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for patients who are extremely anxious. [...]
I have chipped/broken my front tooth. What are my options for correcting this?
Fractured front teeth are unsightly. The broken teeth are uneven and have a negative effect on your appearance. Depending on how large the fracture, there are several restorative options. Sometimes bonding will restore small fractures or slightly chipped teeth. For larger fractures or broken teeth, porcelain is usually the best option to restore and strengthen [...]
I am a new patient and would like to get started. What will my first appointment be?
Congratulations on your decision to get started with us! We welcome new patients for a consultation visit or you can skip ahead to the new patient exam. During a consultation visit, we will take photos of your smile/teeth. Dr. Matiasevich will review these photos with you and discuss treatment options. During the new patient exam [...]
How can I directly ask the doctor questions?
We encourage all of our patients to have open, direct communication with Dr. Matiasevich and his staff. Therefore, we are available to answer your questions either via e-mail, voice mail or through this website. In case of dental emergencies, the office voice mail after hours always has emergency contact information.
As a second-generation dentist,Dr. Matiasevich was raised in Santa Cruz. Dr. Matiasevich completed his undergraduate work in economics at the University of California Irvine and then attended the University of Southern California for his dental degree.
