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Posted on: Aug 31 2018
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By: viki
Many people have heard of dentures and implants, but porcelain veneers aren’t as common. They are a cosmetic dentistry option, however, especially for those who are looking to restore their smile, but don’t want to lose any of their teeth. Let’s take a look at how porcelain veneers differ from these other two options. What Are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of ceramic resin that are bonded to the front of your teeth. They hide any discoloration you
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Posted on: Aug 23 2018
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By: editor
Toothpaste has come a long way since the 1960s, when Crest became the first toothpaste to earn the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance for cavity protection. Today’s toothpastes are formulated to address multiple oral health concerns. In fact, there are so many dentifrice options in the oral care aisle today it can be overwhelming. Patients often turn to dental professionals for a product recommendation that will meet their specific oral care needs and desires. Thus, it’s important for dental professionals to
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Posted on: Aug 16 2018
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By: editor
There’s lots of confusion when it comes to insurance benefits, contracted and non-contracted dentists and what those things actually mean to you as a patient. Non-contracted dentists are dentist that possibly accept/file your insurance claims however they are out of network. When a dentist is out-of-network or non-contracted it means that you are responsible for your percentage of the dentists actual fee’s. (Example: Dr Anderson charges $100 for a filling and your insurance company pays 80%, you as the patient
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Posted on: Aug 15 2018
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By: viki
Being afraid of the dentist, the doctor, and other medical professionals is a fairly common issue for children. They often associate visiting these experts with pain. Doctors give them shots, and the dentist puts them through cleanings and other exams that might be a little uncomfortable and are certainly strange and unusual (to a child, at least). If you’re a parent who has a child who is deathly afraid of visiting the family dentist, there are a few things you
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Posted on: Aug 9 2018
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By: editor
Tobacco remains a leading cause of oral cancer. But the market is evolving with increased usage of non-cigarette tobacco products, which often are touted as safer alternatives, and the dual use of multiple product types. So, researchers at the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry and School of Medicineare evaluating exposure to known carcinogens according to recent use of different tobacco product types, alone or in combination. The researchers analyzed data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health, which includes a sample
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Posted on: Jul 26 2018
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By: editor
Recycle all oral care products and packaging through this program. Please stop by the office or bring your recyclables to your appointments and we will dispose of them in our recycling container and then ship them off to help make a difference. Please tell all of your friends and family to start saving any and everything that they think can be recycled from the lists below and we will send it in. Thanks for all your help and we look
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Posted on: Jul 17 2018
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By: viki
Many people have spent a lot of money in pursuit of the perfect, gorgeous smile. All you have to do is go into any drug store and you’ll find a number of at-home teeth whitening kits that promise results. Many of these kits fall far short of the bright white teeth they promise. Fortunately, there’s another option: your dentist offers professional teeth whitening procedures that are much more effective than these at-home kits. Here are a few ways these procedures
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Posted on: Jul 13 2018
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By: editor
The American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology Announce New Periodontal Disease Classification A 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions has resulted in a new classification of periodontal diseases that includes staging and grading. This is the first change in disease classification since 1999. The new system includes both stages of diseases as well as grades. There are four stages (I- IV) as defined by disease severity and complexity of disease management.
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Posted on: Jul 2 2018
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By: editor
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Posted on: Jul 1 2018
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By: viki
Keeping your teeth, tongue, gums, and mouth healthy takes good oral hygiene habits, but not everyone has developed these habits over the years. While most people start brushing while they’re young, some don’t continue the habit or never properly learned. But it’s never too late to improve your oral hygiene. Here are a few tips that will keep your mouth healthy. Brush Properly You don’t need to forcibly scrub your teeth and gums every time you brush. In fact, doing
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