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Last week I was asked about dental insurance plans and why they don’t seem to pay as much as they used to. I mentioned that the most common types…
Question: “My aunt had a large oral cancer removed last month. What are dentists doing to detect oral cancer?”
Answer: Obviously, the…
Question: “I’m looking for a new dentist, and I’m not sure what questions to ask. What should my first appointment be like?”
Answer: I…
Question: “My dentist told me that he would have to drill on my teeth if I wanted porcelain veneers. Is that true, and is it possible to make…
Question: “It seems like my dental insurance covers less and less every time I visit my dentist. Why is that?”
Answer: Dental insurance was…
Question: “My new dentist charged me $40 to take digital photographs of my teeth at my new patient appointment. It seems like a lot of money. Can’t…
Question: “Would you recommend dentistry as a profession to teenagers considering what they want to do with their lives? How long does this…
Question: “I recently read an article concerning gum disease and the impact that it can have on my overall health. How can what’s in my mouth…
Question: “My son is eighteen, and he began smoking this year. I understand the health risks, but can you explain the dental problems…
Question: “I’ve seen a lot of advertisements in magazines for Lumineers lately. What are they, and do they work well?”
Answer: There are several…