You may be past your New Year’s resolution, but it is still not too late to get a whiter, youthful smile in the matter of one dental visit. At Dr Grosshandler’s Annapolis dentist office, patients can receive a treatment of Zoom teeth whitening. Annapolis Maryland residents look forward to a picture-perfect smile!

Although there has not yet come out with a  study that states whitening your teeth during pregnancy is harmful to your child, waiting until after the baby is born to whiten your teeth may still be a good idea. The concern  is that the chemicals used in teeth whiten products could be swallowed during the whitening process and the effects that may have on your baby.

Some dentist will encourage you to wait until after pregnancy and even some teeth whitening produce recommend not to using during pregnancy.  However if whitening your teeth is important to you the consult your doctor and a dentist before having your teeth whiten, in order to go about it in the safest way possible.

Some parents may wonder why there are some children that are seeing an orthodontist at an young age. According to Dr Gordon Honig, of Honig Orthodontics, (with offices located in Newark and Middletown) “It is all about prevention.”  Many orthodontic problems are best addressed when children are young and growing.  In fact, correcting a developing problem early can often prevent the future removal of permanent teeth and even shorten the amount of time in braces.

Since 2008, Dr. Ronald Morse has been chosen as a Top Dentist for 5280 Magazine by his peers for general, family and cosmetic dentistry in Lakewood and surrounding areas. This year marks Dr. Morse’s six consecutive years as a Top Dentist in 528 Magazine and further showcases his commitment and dedication to providing his patients with the best care possible.

I went to my dentist who stated I did not have any cavities but I do have sever gum disease.  That I would need to get a deep cleaning to cure it.  Which he said he can do a deep cleaning in one visit.

Answer: By having a deep cleaning it will remove all plaque and tartar off your teeth and teeth root.  This is required in order for your gums to heal.  Normally you will have follow ups and more basic cleanings to maintain your teeth and gums. You will still need to do your part however in maintain good oral health care habits at home by brushing and flossing daily as advised.

There are many people that assume losing a tooth  is an inevitable part of aging, but most factors that contribute to tooth loss can be controlled much earlier in life. However, if tooth loss does occur, Dr. Markus Heyder and Dr. Stephanie Sweeney are available to replacing missing teeth with dental implants in Kitty Hawk at Atlantic Dentistry.

My general dentist started doing my needed root canal but she said she can not finish it because of some blockage.  She said I will now have to go see a specialist.  This does not make sense to me since if she can not do the root canal why pay even more to see a specialist won’t a specialist have the same problem?  Thinking about just pulling the tooth out.

Answer:  Endodontists (Root Canal Specialist)  are dentists with at least two additional years of advanced specialty education in the diagnosis and treatment of root canals. Therefore they are better equipped to handle more differcult root canal cases.  You should never pull a tooth that can be saved.  It would also in the long run cost you more money having the tooth pulled since you will still need to then have a bridge, partial, or implant to replace the missing tooth.

While dental anxiety is quite common among patients, new amenities may help create a calming, friendly environment. At Bateman Family Dentistry, Dr. Richard Bateman utilizes sedation dentistry to help his patients relax and enjoy their dental visits. Sedation dentistry refers to the use of anesthesia during treatment, which helps patients reach a relaxed state, almost like sleep.

Around a week ago I had a filling done on one of my back molars.  Now when I eat food that is hot my tooth seems to be sensitive to heat.  Is this normal or should I re see my dentist about this.

Answer:  It is normal to have some sensitivity after having a filling done but it should not last more then a week or two.  Therefore if you are still having this sensitivity issue, you should talk to your dentist about this problem.

Through the Denver chapter of the non-profit Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, Dr. Theroux provides free braces for patients who could not otherwise afford orthodontics at his offices in Greenwood Village and Lone Tree, Colorado.

According to a recent study it shows that an overwhelming number of people throughout the United States do not have access to dental care.  This is a trend that causes some concern for Dr. Mo Saleh a Philadelphia dentist.

Dr. Mo Saleh understands the important role that proper dental care can play in overall health. Cavities, gum disease, and other conditions can become harmful and costly if left untreated. Many people know that they should visit the dentist twice a year, but this is not always a possibility. According to a recent article in The Huffington Post, many people lack access to dental care.

Dr. Mo Saleh the founder of Dental Dynamics, has seen his share of bad teeth. However, recent studies have allowed researchers to find that bad teeth and gums can lead to more than nasty breath and dental bills. Plaque, a bacterial buildup that occurs from primarily eating and drinking sugary food, creates tooth cavities and infections along the gum line. Brushing and flossing can save people visits to the dentist, not to mention unwanted stays in an emergency room.

When you have a dental insurance plan were you are dealing with the filing of claims it is important to understand the claims process.  Know how your insurance company handles claims and how the dentist your pick files out your claims.   Problems arises when you do not have a clear understanding of your dental insurance and how claims are paid.  As well as when you do not know how the dental office is going to make you pay and how they file out claims.

Many PPO plans or free choice of dentist plans state they pay out a certain percentage for preventive, basic and majors services.  However that percentage is still normally up to what the UCR or MAC rates are for dental company.

Knowing that is important and it is a good idea to submit dental services to the claims department as a quote only before any dental work is started.  That way you always know your true cost for the dental services before committing to it.

It is equally important to know how the dental office is going to file out your claim.  Do not assume that the dentist will not charge  you the full amount for the dental services render.  Making you wait for your refund back from the dental office. This is a mistake often made and normally it is after the fact. Causing many people to be upset.  Ask the dentist what they expect you to pay and how before work is started.  Do they file the claims for you or do you need to file them.

Knowing all this ahead of time will keep you from any unexpected billings  and from getting upset with the dental claim process.