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Cosmetic Dentists, what?

Dentist Sandy Springs:   The trend these days is dentists calling themselves cosmetic dentists when there is no such specialty in dentistry.   Contrary of this trend, all dentistry is cosmetic.   I don’t know anyone who took the ‘ugly’ teeth class in dental school.  Regardless, the fact remains that the majority of dentists are general dentists

How Much Does a Root Canal Cost?

Dentist Sandy Springs: It depends upon where you live, the type of dentist and whether or not you have dental insurance.  The procedure is done by an endodontist or a general dentist.  The cost can range anywhere from $900 to 1500.00 depending on the tooth location and the number of root canals involved.  The diagnosis will require

How Much Do Dental X-rays Cost?

A single dental x-ray should cost between $28-38. During the Great Recession, you can probably get your first set for free.  YES, FREE..EEE.   Basically, that dentist is putting out a lost leader to see if he or she can find something wrong with your teeth.  Beyond that, 4 check-up or bitewing x-rays may cost between

How Much Does it Cost to Get Your Teeth Cleaned?

Hygiene cleaning So you see an offer of $49.95 for a teeth cleaning, exam & x-ray come through your mailbox.  Is it a lost leader?  It just depends on the practice.   Is it a loss leader used to get you in and pressure you into other dental procedures? If it’s a new practice,

Oral cancer by HPV is on the rise. Dentist Sandy Springs

HPV (human papilloma virus) is not only on the rise, but it is now the number one cause of oral cancer. This needs to be taken seriously because it is truly a 21st-century pandemic. HPV a sexually transmitted disease and the scary fact is that one out of every two people is at risk of