January 2014

Several patients have been looking for dental insurance for the new year; so we thought it was time to write another blog about dental insurance.  Where to Look The first place to look for dental coverage is through your employer. Often companies can get better rates for dental insurance for their employees because they […]

Usual and Customary When looking at your dental insurance coverage, there is usually a breakdown of coverage into different percentages. The thing to remember is that you are not covered at that percentage of the dentist fees, but instead, you are covered at that percentage of the insurance company’s usual and customary fees. The insurance

When you are looking to improve your smile there are many different directions you can take. In today’s post we will be exploring one of the options available at our Evanston dental office to maximize your smile potential. Whether you are looking to correct worn teeth, discolored teeth, or a gap in your teeth, veneers may be

The short answer to the question, “how should I clean my toothbrush?” is; “don’t.” Using additional cleaning methods to try to clean a toothbrush after you are sick or have dropped, it may actually do more harm than good to your teeth and gums. Keep it Clean To keep your toothbrush as clean as possible,

This week we are turning the blog over to Carin. She is currently in the middle of her Invisalign case and we have asked her to share her experience. Invisalign is an amazing experience that can be used to shift your teeth using clear plastic aligners. Invisalign can be used to treat a variety of different

Our Evanston dental office is going through some changes! Two of our amazing team are moving on to bigger things. We wish them lots of luck in their future endeavors. Good bye Tanya and Paulina. You will be missed! While we try to find someone to fill their shoes, our blog will be taking a short hiatus.

The beginning of the year is the best time to begin a new habit or to set out to accomplish a new goal. If you are having trouble coming up with a New Year’s resolution, we suggest that you resolve to smile more. Here are some quick and easy suggestions so you can make this

With all we know about bacteria, viruses, and how disease is spread; we sometimes forget that dentistry was ever done in any other way. In the past dentists didn’t even wear gloves! Nowadays, these dentists of the past are referred to as “wet-fingered” dentists. Thankfully, that is just one of the many things that have

We live in a very technological age, where cell phones and computers are common place. A dental office is no exception. As technology advances, so do the tools we are able to use to help you keep your mouth healthy and keep you smiling. Digital X-rays In the past, x-rays were taken using film. In