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Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, can be hazardous to your oral health. This week we will be providing an overview of the causes and effects of dry mouth. Next week we will discuss some of the treatment options that are available to you. What is it? Dry mouth occurs when your saliva production decreases. […]

When you are suffering from dry mouth, your initial goal should be to discover the root cause of your dry mouth. If the cause is due to medications – such as antidepressant or allergy medications – your dentist and doctor will work with you to find an alternate medication or dosage. If the cause is

These days everything is pretty fast paced and often people look for a short cut to get things done more quickly. Unfortunately, there isn’t a shortcut to a healthy smile. The following are some quick and easy ways to make it easier to keep your smile healthy.  Brush and Floss The best way to

We started our blog posts off with information about dental insurance because we believe that it’s important for patients to understand their insurance. Now we’re going to move on to taking care of your smile throughout your life.  To start your children out on a great path to oral health, it is important to

Continuing along with our insurance tips and definitions, today we will explore an insurance term called “usual and customary.” As we discussed last week, dental insurance plans usually have different breakdowns of coverage. These are paid out at differing percentages, but percentages of what? Contrary to what most people believe, it is not a percentage

Today we are going to finish up our series on dental insurance with deductibles and maximums. These are two different limits that are defined in your insurance plan. Again, each insurance plan is different, so, to be certain, check with your insurance carrier to find out what applies to your benefit package. Deductibles in dental

This week we will continue our dental insurance tips by explaining the different levels into which dental procedures are divided. To make sure you get the most out of your coverage, make sure you know the procedure you are receiving and where it belongs in the levels of service. We will be walking you through

This week we will start a series about the use of fluoride. We will cover the risks and benefits of fluoride use as well as application methods. Next week we will explore different types of at-home fluoride and the following week we will discuss adjuncts to fluoride.  Benefits of Fluoride Fluoride is an anion

When considering different types of orthodontics available, one of the first questions many people ask is “What is the difference between traditional braces and Invisalign?” We want to provide an answer to help you on the path to a straighter smile.  Moving Teeth All orthodontics involve moving teeth through pressure and friction. The differences evolve

We are kicking off our blog posts with some posts about dental insurance. We want to make sure our current patients and our future patients have all the tools they need to make their insurance work for them. To start with, your insurance plan is a contract between your employer and the insurance company (or