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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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Traveling For Dental Care
Dental insurance can help as can dental savings plans when it comes to costly dental procedures. And if you're the adventurous type, you might opt in to head across the border – or across the nation – to get affordable care.
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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.
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5 Low Cost Dental Solutions
Here are some relatively inexpensive dental procedures that can save you a whole lot of money—not to mention pain, suffering and lost hours at work—down the road.
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How Do You Fix Crooked Teeth?
Teeth that are noticeably out of alignment can make a person feel self-conscious. Crooked teeth can also interfere with good dental hygiene. But they can be straightened—at any age!
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Why Are My Gums Swollen? How to Treat Swollen Gums
The gums are the soft tissue that encases your teeth, roots, and jawbone, and they play a vital role in your oral health. However, if you start to notice your gums looking red and bulging out, they may have become swollen. So what causes swollen gums, and how can you treat them?