Welcome to South Fork Family Dentistry
Your smiles are our top priority, and we believe that a healthy smile is the foundation of a happy family. With a focus on patient education and personalized treatment plans, we empower you to make informed decisions about your oral health, ensuring long-lasting, beautiful smiles that stand the test of time.
As an integral part of the community, we strive to build lasting relationships with our patients based on trust, respect, and integrity. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal, and we are committed to going above and beyond to exceed your expectations at every visit.
Discover the difference of South Fork Family Dental and experience dental care with a personal touch. Contact us today to schedule your appointment, and let us embark on a journey to create healthy, radiant smiles for you and your entire family.
Meet Dr. Victoria E. Shack, DDS
Dr. Victoria Shack was born and raised in Queens, NY. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry at New York University. After receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery at New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Shack completed a general practice residency at New York Presbyterian/Hospital of Queens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
According to the American Dental Association, it is recommended to visit the dentist every six months for a routine checkup and cleaning. This allows your dentist to effectively assess your oral health and identify any potential problems early on. In some cases, people who are at an increased risk for certain oral health problems may benefit from more frequent appointments
Introducing good oral hygiene habits at a young age, such as brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and using an antiseptic mouthwash are key to fighting cavities and tooth decay. Starting good oral hygiene habits early and sticking to them is the first step to preventing cavities in kids and adults.
Invisalign® typically takes about 12 to 18 months. After just a few months, you will begin to see noticeable results. Wear the aligners 20 to 22 hours daily, except when actively eating or drinking.
We are a participating provider for Aetna Medicare PPO, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Careington International, Total Cigna DPPO, Commonwealth Care Alliance (Medicare Advantage PPOs), DenteMax, Dominion National, GEHA, Guardian PPO, Humana PPO, Lincoln Financial, MetLife PDP+, Solstice, SunLife Financial, United Concordia, United Healthcare PPO, and more. If your plan is not listed, please call us and we’ll help you!
You’re on the right track! You should be able to choose who you want your care from and who your medical and dental team should be. Most times, PPO dental benefit plans do not restrict you to a certain dentist and will cover some of the cost of your dental care. We are experienced in determining and estimating what your cost of care would be through verification of your plan. For more information, please feel free to call our office and we’ll do our best to find out what your benefits are!
Unfortunately, we do not participate with any Medicaid or community plans, such as Fidelis, Healthfirst, United Healthcare Community Plan, Cigna DHMO.
