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What Is A Dental Bridge?
Dental bridgework is a time-tested way to replace one or more missing teeth, which relies on support from existing healthy teeth. Learn the ins and outs, pros and cons.
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What Can Cause TMJ Disorder?
The TMJ is another name for the jaw joint, which can be a problem area for many people. If you are experiencing pain or dysfunction in this area, learn what can—and probably won’t—help resolve it.
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What is a Prosthodontist?
Prosthodontists have a keen understanding of all the factors that go into making a pleasing smile. If you need replacement teeth, these experts can help ensure that you get top-notch results.
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What is a Periodontist?
Your teeth are supported and sustained by healthy pink gum tissue… and that’s a periodontist’s area of expertise. These specialists treat gum disease, perform gum surgery—even place dental implants.
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What is an Orthodontist?
Orthodontists can straighten crooked teeth with braces—but they also do much more. These dentists use a variety of oral appliances to help give you a better-looking and more functional smile.
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What is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon?
After finishing dental school, these specialists train alongside other medical residents in emergency medicine, surgery and anesthesiology. They are experts in all parts of the face, mouth and jaws.
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What is an Endodontist?
Inflammation and pain in the tooth’s pulp can be quite severe, and getting relief from the pain and controlling infection in the pulp tissue may require root canal therapy or another treatment of the tooth’s soft tissue. Let’s dive deeper into endodontics and how an endodontist can help diagnose and treat your tooth pain.
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Which Types of Dental Insurance Cover Everything?
If you're looking for dental insurance covering everything from basic treatments to major procedures, it's important to know what to expect when shopping for these plans. We'll explain full coverage dental insurance, what it covers, how to find it, and pick the right plan for your needs.
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Understanding Your Dental Bill
Sometimes it’s difficult to make sense of the bills you get from your dentist. If you have dental insurance, the bill may be broken down to indicate your type of plan, whether the service you received was in or out of your plan’s network, any co-pays that are due, dental procedure codes, and other information.
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How to Find the Best Dentist Near You
Choosing a dentist is an important decision because the state of your oral health has a big impact on your general health and quality of life. Here’s how to go about finding the right one for you.