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What is an appropriate fee for a missed appointment?
May 9th, 2010
This week, I was reading an article in the newspaper about a patient that was charged $400 for a missed dental appointment. The author of the article was incensed at the fee and felt that people should not be charged for a missed appointment. Before I go on, I am going to tell you that
The three options to replace a missing tooth
March 18th, 2010
I try to save all the teeth I can, however, at times things happen and a tooth needs to be extracted. We have only three options to replace that missing tooth. I will take each one at a time to try to help with this decision.
The first option, if it is possible for you, is
Overcoming your fear of the Dentist
March 12th, 2010
Dentistry has come a long way in the past few years in helping the experience be less intimidating. Local anesthetics have improved and we can honestly say that dentistry can be pain free. Another thing that can make any procedure scary is not knowing what is going to happen when a procedure is performed. I
This week in Dental News! How to brush better
March 12th, 2010
Bacteria has been implicated in almost all of the dental problems we have. The bacterial biofilm that builds up on our teeth is called plaque. In order to prevent gingival problems and decay and to have healthy mouths, we need to remove this plaque on a daily basis. This involves brushing and flossing. I have
How to brush and floss correctly
March 12th, 2010
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What you should know about your toothpaste
March 12th, 2010
Over the years, many patients have asked me what toothpaste I recommend. My response is to use the one that helps them want to brush. Basically, it doesn’t matter as long as it’s ADA approved. They all have ingredients that bubble and fizz and a flavor to mask the nasty taste of the plaque you
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What is an appropriate fee for a missed appointment?May 9, 2010 The three options to replace a missing tooth
March 18, 2010 Overcoming your fear of the Dentist
March 12, 2010 This week in Dental News! How to brush better
March 12, 2010 How to brush and floss correctly
March 12, 2010 What you should know about your toothpaste
March 12, 2010
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