Fact – the standard $1000 per year maximum benefits has been the same since 1976.
Fact – Insurance companies have free reign to make up their own usual& customary rates for every procedure loosely based off the zip code where you see your dentist. These rates vary greatly and are often much lower than the normal fees of ANY treating dentist in the area. We have seen cleanings been covered from $30-100. The amount covered is distinct to your specific plan.
Fact – Dental insurance is a BENEFIT from your employer, retirement plan, or a plan you purchase for yourself. If you do not use the plan by going to the dentist, you are essentially throwing money away. At the very least you should see the dentist and hygienist for two preventative cleaning visits per year.
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Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing during sleep for at least 10 seconds at a time. There are two types of sleep apnea: central and obstructive. Central sleep apnea (CSA) is a disorder that causes the brain to stop sending the proper signals to the muscles that control breathing. The most common form of sleep apnea is 
Tobacco use is rampant in the United States. Roughly 42 million people are habitual tobacco users. Of this number, many will develop conditions such as lung cancer, emphysema and more. Tobacco is enjoyed by people in several different ways including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (“dip”), or cigars. Nicotine is highly addictive, which explains why so many people are tobacco users. We’re here to tell you that it’s in your best interest to kick the habit while you still have time. You see, it isn’t just your overall health you’re putting at risk, it’s your oral health, too. Our 
More than 50 years have passed since the first Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health. Issued in 1964, the report cautioned against the use of tobacco products and listed a number of illnesses that are associated with smoking. Sadly, some 20 million Americans have died from smoking since this influential report was published. Smoking and the use of chewing tobacco can also lead to dental problems including:
It’s no secret that your body changes when you’re pregnant. Hormones rising and falling, morning sickness, aches and pains, and more can make you feel like your body is out of control. Many patients aren’t aware of how hormonal variation during pregnancy can effect oral health. At the 
Have you had a preventive dental checkup lately? Some patients mistakenly believe that if they have no pain or discomfort, they don’t need to see a dentist. However, 
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Even if you’ve been to the dentist just once in your life, you know that sugary foods and drinks are bad for your teeth. But do you know why that is?
Fall starts on Saturday, September 22. That means a new season, and the cooler weather that comes with it, is on the way. It also means the arrival of the holiday season, a joyful but notoriously hectic time for most of us.
We’re only a week into August but a new school year is just around the corner, which raises an important question: have you brought your son or daughter into