{"id":989068,"date":"2025-09-03T08:32:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T08:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centroclinicovitae.com\/the-clinic\/frequently-asked-questions\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T09:12:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T09:12:31","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centroclinicovitae.com\/en\/the-clinic\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We are located in the center of Ponta Delgada. You can find a map, parking instructions, and transportation information on the Contacts<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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General dentistry, implants, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and oral medicine.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Appointments and consultations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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How do I make an appointment?<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You can book online using the form, by phone, or via WhatsApp. Choose the option that works best for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Yes. Initial consultation including an assessment, treatment plan, and detailed estimate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Yes. Please give us at least 24\u201348 hours\u2019 notice. The cancellation policy is described on the booking page.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Yes. Vitae Clinical Center provides support for urgent cases. Please contact us as soon as possible, and we will try to schedule an appointment for you the same day or guide you through the next steps.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Children and families<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Yes. We offer childcare services and a child-friendly environment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We recommend starting oral care as soon as the first tooth appears or by the child\u2019s first birthday. Use a soft children\u2019s toothbrush and a small amount of fluoride toothpaste, check for cavities, and make regular visits to the dentist.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Payments, prices, and insurance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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We accept certain insurance plans and provide reimbursement. Please provide your insurance information when booking so we can confirm your coverage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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ATM\/MB Way, credit cards, bank transfers, and cash payments. Payment plans are available for extensive treatments.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Yes. Vitae Clinical Center offers personalized treatment plans and installment payment options tailored to each patient\u2019s needs (dental implants, oral rehabilitation, orthodontics, etc.).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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