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- Will Insurance Cover Dental Implants I think I am a good candidate for dental implants. Is there a dental insurance company that will cover the cost? Bruce Dear Bruce, Dental implants are a great choice… Read More
- New Year; New Smile; No Money Last year I lost a ton of weight. I was so proud of myself and had planned on getting a smile makeover at the beginning of 2021, using all of… Read More
- My Husband is Afraid of the Dentist How do I help my husband overcome his dental anxiety? He's always been afraid of the dentist. Mostly that's because it was an unknown to him. His parents never took… Read More
- A Shelf on My Porcelain Veneers I had four porcelain veneers done. The thing that has me worried is they appear to be away from the tooth at the top a little bit. It's almost like… Read More
- Should My Dentist Refund Me for Not Finishing My Denture On Time? I needed a replacement denture for an implant overdenture. I knew that I would be moving out of state soon, so I specifically asked the dentist how long it would… Read More
- When Does a Child Need a Pulpotomy? Can you help me figure something out? My daughter had a toothache so I scheduled an emergency appointment. Her pediatric dentist said the tooth is infected and he wants me… Read More
5 Reasons Dental Implants Are Better Than Dentures Life can feel different after you lose teeth. You might smile less or be forced to turn away your favorite foods because they’re harder to eat. Fortunately, our Portage restorative… Read More
How Does Invisalign® Differ From Traditional Braces? Not everyone is lucky enough to grow up with perfectly straight teeth. More often, there is some degree of crowding and malalignment present. The traditional solution to crooked teeth and… Read More
What if I’m Anxious at the Dentist? Dental anxiety is more common than you think. In fact, it is estimated that between 9% and 20% of Americans avoid dental visits altogether because of fear. No matter how… Read More
What is Considered a Dental Emergency? It can be frightening to suddenly need of emergency dental care. Dental emergencies are defined as injury or trauma to the teeth or gums. For example, you were playing baseball… Read More