Archive for January, 2026
Why You Shouldn’t Delay Your Regular Dental Treatment: Risks of Waiting Too Long
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late! Small Dental Problems Can Turn Into Bigger Issues Problems may start out small, but could get much bigger. Possible effects of waiting too long for treatment may include: More pain More complex and lengthier treatment Increased treatment costs due to more harm to mouth and teeth Higher risks of […]
Oral Piercings: Risks, Dental Health Effects, and What Dentists Want You to Know
Common Risks of Oral Piercing As your dentist, I wanted to take a moment to let you know some of the common risks of oral piercing: Excessive drooling and difficulty speaking. Mouth jewelry can cause excessive saliva production and can affect your ability to pronounce words clearly. Bad breath. Bacteria breeding around your piercing can […]
How Dental Insurance Works and Why It Doesn’t Always Cover Everything
Many of our patients use dental benefit plans, so we would like to explain why your insurance may not cover the entire cost of your dental procedure, or why it covers some dental procedures and not others. Most dental benefit plans are the result of a contract between an insurance company and your employer, union […]