Dr. Marcus S. Tappan and Associates, Center for Cosmetic and Comprehensive Dental Care

Answers to all of your important questions

What will happen on my First Visit?
Your first visit with us will be a consultation visit. We will gather information through a series of examinations and create a personalized treatment plan for you. The exams that will take place include:

• Full series of diagnostic X-rays.
• Perio charting.
• Hard tissue charting.
• Thorough oral examination.

This visit will take approximately 1-1/2 hours. Please see New Patients for additional information.


	What are your Sterilization Practices? Our office follows all sterilization guidelines set by Osha for both our patients and our protection. All instruments, handpieces, and removable equipment are autoclaved and individually bagged. All our rooms and drills run on sterile water units.


	What Payment Types and Insurance do you accept? We take most insurance plans, and we would be happy to discuss how your plan or program works.

How do I get to your office?
From the Beltway:
Follow I-495 to Rt. 29-Colesville Road.
Take Colesville Road south toward Silver Spring.
Turn Right on Spring Street.
Turn left on 2nd. Avenue.
Office is on left across from the Post Office

From Washington:
Take 16th. Street north.
Bear right on Spring Street.
Turn right on 2nd. Avenue.
Office is on left across from the Post Office


	What are your Hours of Operation? We work a seasonal range of hours Monday through Friday. Please call to arrange a convenient time for you.


	Do you take emergency appointments? Any true emergencies are always excepted and worked into the schedule. We will always do our best to accommodate you in every way possible.