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 19, 2018
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Part 3
In part 1 and 2 of this series we described how a dental plan works, what type of services are covered, key terms and how two insurances really work together, so you can start narrowing down your plan options. In this issue we will break down what costs to consider when comparing your plan options to make the final determination of which plan is right for you and what other options you have for keeping your smile in tip-top shape. Deductible, Coinsurance and Copay These are all considered out of pocket expenses in…
November 12, 2018
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Part 2
In part 1 we described how a dental plan works, what type of services are covered…
November 7, 2018
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Part 1
Picking a dental benefit plan carrier for you and your family can feel overwhelming. Between the…
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 treatsand delicious hot drinks. It also means that our mouths and teeth will have to fend off constants attacks from sugar. If we are being honest with ourselves, there is absolutely NO WAY we won’t be consuming any of the delicious treats and drinks offered up this season. Fortunately, there is a better way we can consume sugary treats that will keep our mouths and teeth safe from harm. Read on for our 3 tips to help you safely enjoy your treats this fall and holiday season. 1. Length of time it takes you to eat or drink your treat For your teeth it is less about…
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 pain free healthy mouth. If none of your teeth have any of those described issues then your …