I finally got dental insurance. Why am I still paying so much out of pocket?
It is often frustrating when we have one expectation but something else happens. Your dental insurance coverage, chosen between you and your employer, works well to cover your basic preventative needs and other minimal treatment. However, when you or a family member neglects seeing a dentist for longer than the recommended six months, there is […]
Should I be concerned about popping in my jaw?
Yes, there is reason for concern. The popping comes from the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), which is made up of the muscles and bone of the fossa and condyle with a disc that cushions and separates them. When the jaw muscles are working overtime there is extra stress pulling on the disc. This continuous tension will […]
Should I be concerned about a bump on my gum?
What this sounds like is a draining abscess, which is an infection associated with either the root of the tooth or the gum tissue around the tooth…or both. Bacteria accumulate in the root due to decay, or a dying tooth, or in the gum due to a deep pocket that has collected debris, creating pus. […]
What Causes My Teeth to Break?
Stresses over time can weaken the tooth, causing it to break. If you have large silver and mercury fillings, these can expand and contract with temperature changes ,weakening tooth structure by creating small fractures. It’s important to restore these areas with a crown or onlay (a bonded porcelain filling) before they break. Waiting until your […]