The Daily Brush

Helping you get and keep your teeth healthy and white

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Brushing and Flossing, Why? 0

General Dental Care

Brushing and Flossing, Why?

At sometime in your life, my life, our lives, everyone has heard those words, or has been asked that question more times than they can count… “Did you brush your teeth? ”  And as the dental world evolved over these last 10-20 years, the question turned into “Did you or have you brushed and flossed your teeth?” Brushing and flossing, why?  Or what one should ask is why not? For some or us, without that welcomed or dreaded ritual of brushing and flossing, our teeth would just rot away, not to mention all of the dental diseases that would infect our gums...

Dental Sealants: Protection for your little one’s teeth (and some big kids too!) 0

General Dental Care / Pediatric Dental Care

Dental Sealants: Protection for your little one’s teeth (and some big kids too!)

During your child’s last dental check up the dentist suggested having dental sealants placed on your little one’s teeth.  Now you’re wondering, why? Let me try to clarify the mystery of sealants… Dental sealants are a special resin to help prevent the development of cavities on the chewing surfaces of the bicuspid and/or molar teeth.   Think of them as a sort of protective shield like applying a coat of wax on your car.  No one sees it but you know it’s there keeping the elements from ruining your car’s finish. The procedure is simple.  The dentist simply isolates the tooth/teeth...

I Thought I Was Covered For That Dental Procedure! Guess Again 0

Dental Care Finance

I Thought I Was Covered For That Dental Procedure! Guess Again

Coverage can be a tricky thing in the dental insurance world.  There are rules to follow and if you make an error in some of your calculations, it’s gonna cost YOU, not them. Have you ever called your insurance carrier and got the automated system (which I personally hate!) heard these words: “Please be aware the benefits quoted are not a guarantee of payment.”  Well that disclaimer is just what is say it is, IT IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF PAYMENT!, especially if you don’t follow the rules! Let me go over some of the detailed information you need to look for...