About Shannon H. McCarthy, DDS

You can feel confident in Shannon H. McCarthy, DDS as your dentist! She is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and personal "one on one" treatment that you have been seeking in a dentist. Shannon H. McCarthy, DDS graduated from the SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and has trained at some of the country's finest Universities and Hospitals.

Shannon H. McCarthy, DDS is a Board Certified Diplomate and Fellow of the National Dental Board of Anesthesia. She has practiced at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in the Departments of Oral Oncology & Anesthesiology. She is also on staff at Kaleida Health - Buffalo General Hospital.

Shannon with her poodles. In her personal life, Shannon H. McCarthy, DDS enjoys spending time with her husband and caring for their two standard poodles. Her love for these animals has inspired her interest and involvement in dog rescue and placement programs. She often cares for a foster dog or two that are in need for forever homes. Feel free to ask her about adopting a furbaby. She is always happy to help people contact rescue groups with dogs looking for a loving family. You can find out more at www.stfbr.com and www.petfinder.com.

Welcome to Our Practice

When you visit our office, you will feel like you're with family. Our friendly and welcoming staff will make you feel right at home from the first time you call to make an appointment. You will be amazed how casual and fun a visit to the dentist can be! Its our belief that dental treatment can be provided in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, where the staff and doctor alike treat you as a friend. We welcome new patients and appreciate your referrals. To us, that is the highest compliment you can give.

Bad Dental Experiences?

Leave Them in the Past! Do you have fear of anxieties associated with the dentist? How about bad dental experiences in the past, sensitive teeth, or other dental problems? Shannon H. McCarthy, DDS can change your whole outlook on dental care through relaxing and comfortable sedation dentistry.

We Work Around Your Schedule

Shannon H. McCarthy, DDS understands that your time is valuable. Flexible scheduling, convenient evening hours, respect for your appointment times, and prompt attention to emergencies are just a few of the ways she makes going to the dentist easier on busy families.

Excellent Dentistry Can Be Affordable

Shannon H. McCarthy, DDS understands your concern about the cost of dental treatment and has ways of making treatment affordable for everyone. She offers flexible financing plans, many times with 0% interest! She also participates in several insurance plans. Our knowledgeable financial coordinator can help you maximize your benefits and create options that work for you. The smile of your dreams is not out of your reach. With Shannon H. McCarthy, DDS, you will find quality, comfortable dentistry at a fee that will fit into your budget.

Payment Options

Insurance Coverage

Our staff is happy to assist you in determining whether your cosmetic dentistry treatment cost will be covered by your insurance company. If the treatment is covered by insurance, we will help you file your claim. Note that Medicare, Medicaid, Fidelis and CHP is not accepted but we have many other payment options.

Cash

If you pay in cash at least a week before treatment, we will grant you a 5% prepayment discount. Conditions apply.

Check

We welcome personal and certified checks.

Debit and Credit

We accept all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and Discover. We also accept debit cards.

Payment Plans

Designed specifically for healthcare related expenses like cosmetic dentistry, Care Credit offers financing plans that feature no interest and low monthly payments. There are no annual fees, setup costs, or prepayment penalties. Plans can be spread over a variety of time periods — anywhere from 6 to 60 months. Care Credit can be used to help cover any health care-related expense.

Flexible Spending Accts

Check to see whether your employer offers a medical spending account. Medical spending accounts allow you to cover your cosmetic dentistry treatment cost using pre-tax income that is set aside for medical expenses.

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