Dental implants are the closest thing to natural teeth available. They restore dependable biting strength and chewing stability. They enable you to laugh, kiss and even sneeze without worry. And, there is nothing to soak in a glass at night! When a patient completes dental implant treatment, I often hear,… Read More…
A few decades ago, dental insurance was rarely part of health care coverages. This may have been because many adults did not deem dental care support as a necessary part of their overall health and well being. With the vast amount of research and studies on how dental wellness contributes… Read More…
My family is already talking about our holiday ‘wish list.’ It has reminded me of how many patients I see who struggle daily to bite and chew comfortably because of a denture. What a gift it is to have a confident smile and to be able to eat without discomfort… Read More…
When we place Dental Implants to replace a single tooth, it is often because the tooth fractured below the gum line. When a tooth breaks or cracks beneath the realm of a protective crown, the tooth must be removed and replaced. When hairline fractures appear, we typically recommend a crown… Read More…
Dental Implants are an excellent investment! They are safe, have a high success rate and are designed to last a lifetime. Add to that their ability to restore a stable bite and natural chewing strength so you can eat a healthy, delicious selection of foods. Not all insurances cover dental… Read More…
We occasionally have a patient who moves away and must find another dental office in their new location. We also have some patients who find their new insurance carrier is not one in which we are participants and feel they must select a dental office that is in-network. We try… Read More…
Although many Americans are hopeful that the Affordable Care Act (or ‘Obamacare’) may help with dental care, there are no signs that the ACA will provide much help. In some states, dental care for children is being incorporated into supplemental Medicare coverage for low income families. For others, individual health… Read More…
As a dentist, I have devoted a career to helping people HAVE AND KEEP a healthy mouth. This includes having disease-free gum tissues and keeping their natural teeth all their lives. Quite frankly, it’s my goal to help you NOT need me for repairs. However, like other parts of our… Read More…
Dental experts have listed the top nine risk factors for tooth loss due to periodontal (gum) disease, which is the nation’s leading cause of tooth loos. These include: Being over the age of 35 Being a male Never getting professional dental care Never using a toothbrush … Read More…
A friend shared with me recently that he’d seen a billboard advertising “Dental Implants – $999!” As a Dentist who provides all phases of Dental Implants, this worries me. Those drawn initially to this kind of “good deal” aren’t always getting the whole picture. Although the dentist using the billboard… Read More…
