Formerly Rolling Oaks Dental
Formerly Rolling Oaks Dental
Over the years I’ve asked patients how frequently they floss. There seem to be two types of patients when it comes to flossing. On one hand, you have the people that floss every day. It’s part of their daily routine. On the other hand, you have the people that floss only if they feel like…
One out of three adults didn’t see a dentist in the last 12 months. The survey is done every few years and the results have been the same for a while. There’s so many questions and comments I could make related to this. Are people’s priorities out of whack? Is dentistry just too expensive? Why…
Top 7 Questions for First Time Removable Partial Denture Wearers Can I Use a Denture Cleaner? Yes, you can. Go to your local pharmacy or grocery store and you can find an assortment of cleaning products. It should say so on the packaging, but most any item that is sufficient for a full denture should…
At Dougherty Cosmetic Dentistry, our comprehensive new patient examination is, well, comprehensive. Through some efficient systems we’ve created, we’re able to capture a lot of information on the patients we take care of in their very first visit. Some of the questions we ask patients may be a first for them at a dental appointment….
Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a condition affecting millions of Americans. For some patients it is only a minor annoyance, and for others it can be downright debilitating. Three common reasons patients develop dry mouth are: 1. Taking a medication or having a medical procedure done that causes it as a side effect. 2….
So what are these things, what causes them, should they be treated, and what are the treatment options? Let’s tackle these four questions.
Dougherty Cosmetic Dentistry welcomes patients that do not have dental insurance. Myth #2 -I Have to Go to a Dentist That’s In My Network. FALSE. Of the patients in my practice that have dental insurance, the majority of them are “out of network”. Dougherty Cosmetic Dentistry can file dental insurance benefits from any plan that…
When adult new patients at Dougherty Cosmetic Dentistry are presented with comprehensive dental care options, orthodontics is often a part of the discussion. Many adult patients have crowding of their teeth that has gone untreated for years and has gotten worse and worse. Sometimes, patients lose a tooth and do not have it immediately replaced….
Can I Go To A Dentist Without Insurance? When I’m getting to know a new patient during an examination, it’s not uncommon for me to hear something like this: “I didn’t have dental insurance for a long time, so I couldn’t see a dentist.” For a long time, when I heard patients say this, I…
Mouthguards. They’re awesome. If you’re child plays sports, he/she should be wearing one. A mouthguard is a device designed to prevent injury to teeth, gums, tongue and arches by helping soften the impact to these areas. It is commonly used during contact sports, although it is also recommended for gymnastics, skating and other sports wherein…