Monday, December 12, 2011

Your Questions: Our Answers!

Lately, we have had a lot of questions asked that are very important.  We want to take this time to give you the answers you want!

What happens to my benefits at the end of the year?
Great question!  Your unused benefits will actually disappear!  That's right, if you don't use them - you lose them.  So we always recommend taking the time to come see us and maximize your insurance before the end of the benefit year.

Do you take my insurance?
Yes!  We are a contracted provider with most insurance plans.  If we are not on your plan - we will look into signing up.  Just call our office and Jamie will help you!

Are you taking New Patients?
Yes!  We are always taking new patients.  We have flexible hours to work around your busy schedule, so call us and we can set up your appointment at a convenient time for you!

These are just answers to a couple of frequently asked questions, however, we are here to help with any dental concerns you may have.  Our goal is to say YES everytime!

For those of you who don't have insurance, we offer a reduced fee plan through our office that can save you a bundle! Hope this helps clear some things up - talk to you soon!

Friday, December 2, 2011

Fluoride Facts

There is a lot of mis-information regarding fluoride and how it can affect our whole body health.  I want to take some time to list the facts.  Fluoride is a natural element released into the enviroment throught both water and air, and taken in correct amounts actually has huge benefits.  Take a quick look at some of the TRUTH about fluoride!

Fluoride is....

-naturally present in all water
-effective and safe in community water and an inexpensive way to prevent tooth decay
-very helpful in staying cavity-free in low risk children and adults
-proven to keep tooth enamel strong and solid by preventing the loss of important minerals in the tooth
-effective in dental products if water in your community is not fluoridated


These are just a few of the very valid points that fluoride is a huge benefit to our oral health (which we all know affects our whole body health).  Of course, moderation is key.  Just like anything else, you want to make sure that you are not ingesting more fluoride than needed.  Usually it is hard to over fluoridate, unless a child is unsupervised with toothpaste or any other dental product.

So before you listen to the media, or any other source regarding the negative things about fluoride- do some research .  After all it is natural and is a proven health benefit.