If you’ve had dental fillings placed in the past, you’re probably aware of the metal sheen they give when light reflects off of them. Metal fillings have been the standard in dentistry for a long time, largely because of their effectiveness at protecting teeth, availability of materials and long-term durability. However, they aren’t without their flaws.
Instead of settling for silver (amalgam) fillings, you can get a restoration that is more effective, requires very little alterations to your existing tooth and does not sacrifice quality for aesthetics.
When people make resolutions for the new year, it’s typical that they don’t quite meet their goal. One of the main reasons they don’t follow through with resolutions is because they take on too much at once. Completely transforming a diet or daily routine doesn’t happen in a day, it takes time. If you’re looking for an effective way to improve your health without that much effort, oral health is a great place to start!
If you have one or more missing teeth, you may hesitate to fill in the gaps. You may reason that you still have enough teeth to chew food, and you may not be that concerned about aesthetics. However, even one missing tooth can serious oral health problems! Let’s talk about why you should speak to a dentist about restoring your smile and the treatments that may provide a suitable way to replace missing teeth.
Are you tired of seeing your crooked teeth every time you smile at yourself in the mirror? Millions of people have used Invisalign to discreetly reposition their pearly whites into their proper places. This comfortable, fast, and convenient treatment may be able to help you as well. Still, you may be concerned about fitting Invisalign into your budget. Will your dental insurance help? Are there other ways to mitigate the cost of your treatment? Let’s talk about these important questions.
The phrase, “Use it or lose it,” could be applied to a lot of things in life. If you learned a second language in high school but haven’t used it in years, you may have lost it. If you had strong abdominal muscles at one time but haven’t done a sit-up in 20 years, you may have lost them too! And, although you probably don’t think about missing out on your dental benefits by not seeing a dentist, it happens more often than you would expect. Since your insurance plan sets aside a certain amount of money each year, if you don’t use it, you lose it. Keep reading to find out how to avoid losing your benefits and learn what kind of coverage the most common procedures have. You may as well take advantage of your insurance benefits – otherwise, it’s like passing up free money!