New Patients at Wells Street Dental in Westerly, RI
Whether you are new to Westerly, looking for a different practice, or simply overdue for care, getting started at Wells Street Dental is straightforward. We welcome new patients for routine exams and cleanings, same-day emergency appointments, and everything in between.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first appointment is a comprehensive visit, not a quick look-around.
We begin with a full clinical evaluation: digital X-rays, a thorough examination of your teeth, gums, and bite, blood pressure monitoring, and an oral cancer screening. Before you leave, we walk you through what we found, what we recommend, and why. Clearly, without pressure, leaving enough time for your questions.
What to Bring
Bringing the right information to your first visit helps us get started without delay.
- Insurance card — or your member ID and group number if you have dental coverage
- List of current medications — including supplements and over-the-counter medications
- Previous dental records or X-rays — helpful but not required
- Any concerns — if something has been bothering you, note it down so nothing gets missed
Not sure what your insurance covers? We offer a complimentary benefits check before your appointment so there are no surprises.
If you are in pain and do not yet have a dentist in Westerly, call us.
Same-day emergency appointments are available for new patients whenever possible for severe tooth pain, dental trauma, swelling, lost crowns, or signs of infection. Call as early in the day as possible and we will do our best to get you seen. No established patient relationship required.
Insurance & Payment
What You Need to Know
We work hard to make care financially accessible and transparent from the start.
- In-network: Pequot Health (Foxwoods Casino)
- Medicare: Accepted
- Medicaid: Not accepted
- Out-of-network plans: We accept assignment of benefits and file claims on your behalf—patients pay their estimated portion up front
- State programs: We are unable to accept these insurances
- Cherry financing: Interest-free options available for qualifying treatments
- Credit cards: All major cards accepted
- Complimentary benefits check: Available for all new patients before their first appointment
For full details on coverage and financing terms, visit our Insurance & Financing page.
A Practice That Gets to Know You
Wells Street Dental has been caring for Westerly families for over 120 years. Many patients who walk through the door today grew up here and now bring their own families.
When you come in as a new patient, you are not starting a transaction. The team takes time to understand your history, your concerns, and what matters to you. That carries through every appointment from the first one forward. Patients consistently say they notice the difference between a practice that knows them and one that does not.
Wells Street Dental serves patients from Westerly, Pawcatuck, Watch Hill, Weekapaug, Dunn’s Corners, and the surrounding communities. When you are ready, we are here.
