Meet Dr. Maureen L. O’Flanagan, D.D.S., P.A.—Trusted Dentist in Deerfield Beach
Going to your first dental appointment can make you feel anxious, but our team at Maureen L. O'Flanagan, D.D.S., P.A. is here to make the experience welcoming and stress-free.
Maureen L. O’Flanagan, D.D.S., P.A., has been a trusted part of the Deerfield Beach community for more than 30 years, blending compassion with exceptional dental care. Since opening her practice in 1988, Dr. O’Flanagan has remained committed to continuing education and using the latest technology to provide every patient with personalized, high-quality care.
Families from Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, and neighboring areas choose our office because we focus on comfort and results that last.
How to Prepare for Your First Dental Appointment
Our friendly staff will guide you through every step, from paperwork to preparation, so you can relax knowing everything is taken care of before you see the doctor. Please keep in mind the following reminders so you stay on track during your appointment.
Before Your Appointment
To help your first dental appointment go smoothly, a little preparation makes all the difference:
Note: To avoid hassle, you can download the patient form, print it, and complete it before visiting our office.
At Your Arrival
From the moment you step through our doors, you can expect a friendly greeting from our staff at the front desk, making your dental visit welcoming with warm smiles and a guided check-in process. While waiting, you can also do the following:
While the dental procedure has not yet started, you can enjoy a calm environment with amenities designed to make your wait pleasant.
Note: Patients under 18 years old must be accompanied by their legal parent or legal guardian.
What Happens During Your Initial Dental Examination
Your first dental appointment includes a thorough, step-by-step exam so we can understand your oral health and tailor care to your needs:
We take detailed images and measurements to provide a complete view of your teeth, gums, and supporting structures.
Our hygienist carefully checks for signs of decay, gum disease, or other concerns.
You will have dedicated time to discuss your oral health goals, any symptoms, or questions.
This step removes plaque and tartar, making your smile fresher and healthier.
We review your results thoroughly so you leave with a full understanding of your dental health and a personalized plan for next steps.
This detailed process ensures every patient receives individualized, high-quality care right from the start.
Our Dental Services for Clients in Deerfield Beach and Nearby Areas
Our practice offers a full range of treatments designed to restore, protect, and enhance your oral health. We provide preventive care as well as advanced restorative and cosmetic solutions, delivering comprehensive dental services tailored to your individual needs.
Our dental professionals are available to treat urgent issues such as severe tooth pain, knocked-out teeth, or injuries to the gums and jaw. Prompt treatment not only relieves discomfort but also prevents complications and helps preserve your long-term oral health.
Our dental professionals remove plaque and tartar, polish your teeth, and provide an oral exam with personalized home care tips. Routine cleanings help prevent cavities, gum disease, and long-term tooth or bone loss.
Our team delivers preventive and diagnostic care to protect your oral health long-term. Through comprehensive exams, professional cleanings, and personalized treatment plans, we help patients of all ages prevent disease, address concerns early, and maintain healthy smiles.
Our practice enhances your smile by treating stained, chipped, worn, or misaligned teeth with modern, tailored procedures such as pola teeth whitening, dental veneers, and dental bonding. These services can boost confidence, simplify cleanings, and positively impact both your daily life and professional interactions.
We provide quick, comfortable treatments to restore tooth function and stop decay from progressing. With options like gold, composite, glass ionomer, and porcelain, fillings are designed to protect your teeth while blending naturally with your smile.
Our office offers professional, light-activated whitening that achieves dramatic results in one visit. Unlike store-bought products, this treatment safely penetrates enamel to remove deep stains from coffee, tea, tobacco, aging, and more.
Our dentists design and place custom-made crowns that restore decayed, damaged, or cracked teeth. Using durable materials such as porcelain or zirconia, crowns protect your tooth, restore function, and can last a lifetime with proper care.
We provide permanent solutions for replacing missing teeth with bridges that fill gaps using natural-looking prosthetics supported by crowns or implants. This service restores your ability to chew, speak, and smile confidently while offering both functional and cosmetic benefits.
We offer patients a fast, discreet appliance for straightening mildly misaligned front teeth, often delivering results within weeks to a few months. Its removable, transparent design makes it a convenient and aesthetic option for adults seeking an alternative to traditional braces.
Our comprehensive approach combines treatments like implants, crowns, and orthodontics to restore oral health, function, and appearance. This option is ideal for patients with missing teeth, severe decay, gum disease, or misalignment, providing a customized plan to improve both smile and quality of life.
Our dental team provides custom-made dentures that restore function, comfort, and confidence in your smile. With options such as complete, partial, immediate, and implant-supported dentures, we tailor solutions to meet each patient’s unique needs for the best outcome.
We create professionally fitted guards that protect your teeth, gums, and jaw from injury during sports or nighttime grinding. Unlike generic store-bought guards, custom devices provide superior comfort, durability, and long-term protection.
Other Services We Provide
Our hygiene team provides thorough cleanings and uses specialized tools to protect implants from plaque buildup and infections such as peri-implantitis. This service ensures long-term stability and function of your dental implants.
Our dentists place secure, natural-looking implants to replace individual missing teeth without affecting surrounding teeth. This treatment restores function, maintains bone health, and blends seamlessly with your natural smile for lasting confidence.
Expert Dental Services and Patient Support in Deerfield Beach
Our goal is to make every patient feel confident and informed throughout their dental visit. This part of your first dental appointment is dedicated to open communication and clarity:
You may be interested in a brighter smile, relief from discomfort, or preventive strategies, and we encourage you to speak openly so we can align your care with your needs.
Dr. O’Flanagan will explain recommended procedures clearly, outlining the benefits and alternatives so you can make informed decisions.
Our staff will review insurance benefits, out-of-pocket expenses, and available membership or student discounts to ensure there are no surprises.
By combining personalized attention with clear explanations, we help you to take an active role in your oral health journey.
What Happens After Your Dental Visit
Your dental care does not end when your appointment does. Here’s what you can expect after your dental visit:
Before you leave, we’ll help you book your next cleaning or follow-up visit so you can stay on track with your oral health.
If you’ve had treatment, our team will provide clear guidance for at-home care to support your recovery and comfort.
Patients are always welcome to call or email us with questions, concerns, or updates about their dental health.
We invite you to leave a review or refer friends and family, helping others in the community discover the benefits of trusted dental care.
Our support continues the moment you step out of our office.
Enjoy Special Offers & Discounts
We’re excited to welcome new patients to our practice. Take advantage of these limited-time offers designed to add value to your first visit:
New Patient Special
$150
includes X-rays, exam, and evaluation
TEETH WHITENING SPECIAL
$559
Zoom Whitening Offer
DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS
10%
Student ID required
