Understanding Dental Benefit Plans What Is a Dental Benefit Plan? Dental benefit plans are designed to cover (pay for) some of the costs of dental treatment. Even though most people refer to the plan that pays for their dental care as “insurance,” it’s technically a different type of healthcare plan. Read more…
Implants are not an option for everyone. You should be in good health and cleared by your doctor before scheduling any implant surgery. • If you are in good general health and your jaw can support an implant, this treatment may be a good option for you. Your health is Read more…
Dental Implants Replace Missing Natural Teeth Dental implants may be an effective option for replacing your missing teeth, and they are designed to blend in with your other teeth. Dental implants are metal posts that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone. They can replace one tooth or Read more…
Baby teeth can get cavities! Your child’s first tooth is exciting. It’s the start of a lifetime of smiling! But, baby teeth have more jobs than just making a beautiful smile. Baby teeth help with eating learning to talk and making sure there is room for permanent teeth to come Read more…
If they grow in properly, wisdom teeth are no different from any other teeth in your mouth. However, if they become impacted, or erupt in a strange angle or location, they may need to be removed. What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are another name for third molars. Most people Read more…
The word “vaping” refers to the act of inhaling the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or other vaping device. E-cigarettes heat a liquid (called e-liquid) that can contain nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD) oils, as well as flavoring agents and chemicals used to help produce the aerosol. Read more…
Dental emergencies can happen at any time. Oral injuries can be painful and should be treated by your dentist as soon as possible. What are dental emergencies? It’s considered a dental emergency when your tooth breaks, cracks, becomes loose or is knocked out completely. Sometimes, a dental crown can come Read more…
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Smoking cigarettes or using other tobacco products is harmful to your mouth, including your teeth and gums, and can be deadly. How does smoking impact my oral health? Each year, about 443,000 people die prematurely due to smoking Read more…
Located on each side of your face, the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your lower jaw to your skull. These joints and their accompanying muscles allow you to open and close your mouth and move your lower jaw from side to side. You can feel these joints by placing your fingers Read more…
Teenagers typically are busy with school, extracurricular activities and social commitments. But while maintaining an active lifestyle, it’s important that they remember to make wise, nutritious choices to keep their mouth and teeth healthy. Which foods and beverages should I avoid? Avoid sugary foods and beverages such as candy, desserts, Read more…