2015

  • Working With Your Dental Provider - Ask These 4 Insurance Questions

    If you are going to the dentist, you may be wondering what your final bill will be and how that will affect the work done on your teeth. Take a look at these important questions that dentist offices can help answer when you are in the chair getting dental work done. Maximum Caps An annual or lifetime cap in dental insurance specifies the maximum amount that the insurance company will pay.
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  • Mirror, Mirror On The Wall….. Teeth Make The Fairest Of Them All

    The wicked stepmother of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" may have benefited greatly from dental care. It is quite possible that since the average life expectancy was about 35 years in the medieval times of this story, Queen Stepmother was fairly young herself. So how did Snow White manage to surpass her beauty so early? Possibly through the beauty dampening dilemma of poorly maintained teeth. Snow White had a somewhat different lifestyle from her stepmother which might account for her pearly whites remaining strong and healthy.
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  • Sleep Apnea Treatment Options: Your Oral Appliance

    There are many conditions that have a connection to your dental health which you might not realize. One of those conditions is sleep apnea. If you have been diagnosed with the condition, it is important you seek treatment and understand your dentist's role in that treatment.  What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a potentially life threatening sleep disorder that results in the obstruction of your airways while you are sleeping.
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  • Three Important Facts About Your Tooth Roots

    You might already know that each of your teeth is anchored into your jaw by a bony root, but what else do you know about your tooth roots? Since you cannot see them, many people don't think about their tooth roots often. However, learning a little about them can help ensure your dental care routine is supporting the health of your tooth roots. Here are three important things every patient should know about the roots of his or her teeth.
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  • Teenagers And Wisdom Teeth Removal – Recovery Tips For Parents

    Convincing your teenager to go to the doctor and dentist regularly can be hard enough for parent. If your teenager will be having their wisdom teeth pulled, you need to be sure that you are ready to help them with recovery. Here are three things that you should do to make sure that your teen can recover with less pain and with no arguments. 1. Become Your Teen's Home Nurse
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  • Three Alternative Treatment Methods For TMD

    Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (also known as TMD,) affects nearly ten million Americans. Although common, TMD can be difficult to treat, with options ranging from pain medication to surgery. Your dentist should be your primary partner in the battle against TMD symptoms, but there are a few things you can do outside of their office to find some relief. Bite guard You're likely aware that grinding your teeth is a bad habit, and here's one more reason to quit-- bruxism can exacerbate the symptoms of TMD.
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  • Why You Should Consider Getting CEREC Crowns

    In the past, if you needed to have crown replacement, you had to make several visits to the dentist. The first visit would be to take the shape measurements of your tooth. Then you would be required to wait for a few weeks as the crown was made at the dentist's office. The next visit would be the actual fitting of the crown. Subsequent visits would be necessitated by sensitivity and other issues associated with the new crown.
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  • New To Dental Coverage? Know The Difference Between A Dental Insurance Plan And A Discount Plan

    If trying to sift through all the various ways that you can pay for dental work, you are likely as confused as you are in pain. Many advertisements promote plans that promise to help pay for work needed. However, it is important to know the difference between dental insurance and a discount plan. Having a good understanding of what you're paying for helps to prevent unnecessary and surprising bills. This guide explains what each it so that you can make the right choice depending on your personal financial situation.
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  • Unravelling The Mystery Of Sensitive Teeth

    Are you someone who very much enjoys different types of food, but often experiences pain when consuming them? For instance, do you wince or shudder any time you indulge in frozen yogurt or ice cream? Or perhaps brushing and flossing has become an equally painful endeavor? Whatever the cause, tooth sensitivity can be incredibly detrimental to an individual's quality of life. Because many people with tooth sensitivity have suffered from it for long periods of time, they often come to think that it is untreatable.
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