Fluoride – Is It Really Necessary
When it comes to dental fluoride, one of the most common questions we get is – does my insurance cover it? While it’s important to understand your out of pocket cost, it’s also crucial to weigh the benefits regardless. One of the aspects of dentistry that is critical to good oral health is prevention. When talking about preventing things from occurring, this allows the patient to be proactive versus reactive.
Heart Health Month
Heart health month is here, and we take our role in fighting this disease very seriously. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States; therefore, it is crucial to understand how this could be impacted by your oral health. There has been a lot of news in the past few years about the oral systemic link, and our goal is to educate patients, so there is increased knowledge, resulting in prevention.
A New Year Brings New Goals
It’s a new year, but not just any new year. This is the beginning of 2021, the year of hope that things will look better than the last. With all new beginnings, there is an opportunity to set goals, or reevaluate existing ones, and your mouth and smile are no different.
Use It or Lose It: A Double Edged Sword
As the end of the year approaches, you hear dental providers proclaiming “use it or lose it” but you may be wondering what that means. Let’s explore this call to action, and how to utilize insurance benefits, without jeopardizing your oral health.
Importance of Routine Dental Visits
With so much going on in our everyday lives, as well as the world, overlooking your routine dental visit may seem insignificant right now, but could have larger repercussions in the future. It’s more important now than ever to stay healthy, so let’s explore the importance of these checkups.