Dental Anxiety - Easing Your Fears
Dental anxiety is something that many patients struggle with at some point in their life. It may be due to a bad experience as a child, being embarrassed that you did not take care of your teeth, or simply you do not like the dentist.
Missing Teeth — What Are My Options
One of the most common questions you hear in the dental office is “what type of dental restoration is best for me and my oral health?” Followed by “how can I replace these missing teeth?” The different types of dental restorations can be overwhelming and often hard for patients to understand without visualizing what they are actually getting.
Ouch — Do I Need A Root Canal
Many people have heard about root canals vaguely, but if you have never had one, they may still be a mystery. One of the downfalls to typically learning about root canals, is that the education comes while you are already in pain, which can be difficult to process.
First Dental Visit
Sometimes scheduling a first visit at a new dental office can create a lot of anxiety. Understanding what will happen during that appointment can help alleviate many concerns. One of the first things needed will be the completion of new patient paperwork.
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.