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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

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

You have probably heard of Invisalign, but you may not believe that a little piece of plastic is able to move your teeth. Let us assure you that it is possible. You can straighten your teeth without anyone noticing. Invisalign aligners are made of medical grade plastic that is rigid enough to move your teeth, yet flexible

Wisdom teeth are also known as your third molars and usually come in between age 17 and 25. Wisdom teeth are similar to other molars and, as long as they grow in properly and are properly taken care of, they will be just as useful as all of your other teeth. Unfortunately, wisdom teeth don’t

Fluoride is a wonderful way to protect your smile, but it’s not the only product out there that can help keep your smile healthy and beautiful. There are several other products, both over the counter and available through our dentists that, when used in conjunction with fluoride, promote a healthier smile. Xylitol Xylitol is one

A wonderful way to supplement your yearly dental professional fluoride treatment is with at home fluoride treatments. There are several different options, and we recommend different options to different people depending on their age, habits, and risk for tooth decay. Over the counter fluoride treatments Our number one recommendation for over the counter fluoride treatment

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

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

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