May 1, 2019
Seal Out Tooth Decay
The surest way to keep your mouth and teeth healthy is to brush and floss…
April 30, 2019
Stop Cavities In Their Tracks
Silver Diamine Fluoride has been getting a lot of attention lately, maybe you are already familiar…
February 1, 2019
3 Habits that are dimming your bright smile
Do you have one?
November 23, 2018
I forgot to pack my toothbrush! Now what?
It can happen to anyone. Even the super organized, meticulous planner, list making expert traveler. You arrive at your destination to find-NO TOOTHBRUSH! Well, now what? Most hotels have complimentary toiletry items for just this type of situation. If your lodging does not offer this option and you have arrived after all the shops have closed up for the day, you are not destined for fuzzy teeth and bad breath-There are some easy short-term substitutes you have available literally, at your fingertips. FIRST Brush your tongue with your teeth. Using your teeth, gently scrape along your tongue to clean off any bacteria that could cause tooth decay and contribute to bad breath. After scraping, rinse thoroughly with water-swishing back and forth vigorously to make sure that any bacteria scrapped off is washed away. Spit this water out. Don’t swallow it! NEXT Use your…
November 5, 2018
Did you fully utilize your dental insurance benefits this year?
Maybe a better question would be- How do I know if I fully used the value of my dental insurance plan this year? The simplest answer is: We try to do that work for you and help to make sure that you are always getting the best value out of your individual dental insurance plan. Before each and every visit we send pre-determinations, research your insurance coverage, usage and limitations, and do our very best to communicate with you along the way regarding the information we are receiving. Hopefully, this helps you read and understand the copy of the pre-determination and explanation of benefit (EOB) statements that your dental insurance company sends to you. What does this mean for me? Since December 31st marks the end of the benefit year for most dental plans, it means that any remaining dollars available to you that you have already paid for, by paying your monthly premium will be lost. What can I do to prevent losing my benefits at the end of the year? You can log into your dental insurance companies’ user portal or callyour insurance company to ask then exactly what type of coverage …
October 31, 2018
3 Teeth Friendly Ways To Eat Sugar
October marks the start of the celebration season filled with sweet treats and delicious hot…
October 18, 2018
Why are my teeth suddenly sensitive?
We all know the feeling. A sharp unexpected pain when you bite into your sandwich, take a sip of water or a breath on a cool day. It does not feel good and can even make you wince. So, the question is- what happened? Why are my teeth suddenly sensitive? While tooth sensitivity can happen for many reasons the root cause generally can be explained by one of a handful of common issues, which your dentist can expertly help identify by using a method called differential diagnosis. Differential diagnosis is a process that medical professionals use to correctly identify the cause of tooth pain in an instance where multiple alternatives are possible. First, your dentist will need to know if the pain is associated with multiple teeth or one tooth. There are specific reasons for one or a few teeth to suddenly become sensitive such as a cavity, crack, fracture, receding gums, or an abscess. If one or more of your teeth have any of these issues then your dentist will help you identify the next steps to take and treatment options to help you get back on track with the goal of a …
April 26, 2018
How Important are Sports Mouth Guards?
CLEATS? CHECK! HELMET? CHECK! SHIN AND SHOULDER PADS? CHECK AND CHECK! ADEQUATE SPORTS MOUTH GUARD? PROBABLY NOT! Recent studies have shown that most people are not aware of…
