Many dental insurance policies are “100/80/50” plans – covering all of the cost of preventative care such as cleanings, checkups and x-rays, 80% of basic treatments such as fillings, and 50% of more complex procedures such as root canals and crowns.
Even if you thoroughly care for your teeth with regular brushing and flossing, seeing the dentist twice a year to professionally remove plaque and tartar that cannot be removed through simple brushing is highly recommended.
Flossing your teeth is one of the few chores that pays big dividends in the long run, and unless you do it consistently and properly you may not reap the benefits.
At some point in most everyone’s life they will have to make a decision to remove their wisdom teeth. Whether it is due to pain, crowding, or another factor some how these final teeth to erupt have no problem letting us know when its time. When this time approaches, it helps to know what you are up against. The purpose …
We have all had the experience of a boss, co-worker, or family member leaning in close to tell you something, and then you smell it. Bad breath, halitosis, fetor oris, call it what you may, it is unpleasant and difficult to bring up to the offender. Though we cant help the fine line with how you approach resolving the issue, …
As we age, our teeth tend to lose their natural white color. Enamel wears down, and plaque and calculus begin to build up on tooth surfaces. Drinks like coffee and soda start to discolor teeth, and teeth can lose their color due to all sorts of different causes. Teeth whitening can be accomplished a few different ways: Off-the-shelf home teeth whitening kits …