Oral Cancer | Sandy Springs, GA, Dentists
Our doctors can’t tell you with certainty what causes oral cancer. It’s more than likely a combination of genetic predisposition and factors in your environment. Tobacco is the most common factor contributing to oral cancers. Obviously, smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes and using chewing tobacco greatly increase your chance of getting oral cancer. Signs and symptoms […]
THE MOUTH
The Missing Piece to Your Overall Wellness and Lower Medical Costs New research by insurance giant United Concordia builds on the connection between good oral health and lower medical costs and reduced hospitalizations. This landmark study was conducted through a partnership between United Concordia Dental and Highmark, examining three years of medical and dental claims for 1.7 […]
Brush and Floss if you want to keep ‘em.
In our Sandy Springs office I am often asked ‘how frequently I should floss’ or ‘is flossing really necessary’? I am well known for responding, “You should only brush and floss the teeth you want to keep!” Brushing and flossing your teeth are the two most important actions you need to do between visits. The […]
Treating Patients – Healing People
In our Sandy Springs office a Healthy Body begins with a #HealthyMouth Our dentistry is more than just beautiful smiles. Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but your mouth is the gateway to your body. It’s important to your global health. We are oral physicians who know that.. ‘people who keep their […]
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 […]
Your Teeth – your step child? Dentist Sandy Springs
Here is the biggest lie propagated about healthcare and insurance companies. “Edentulism[1] is not a risk factor for any other diseases, so it is not a liability to the overall health of a patient.” That’s a lie that has been propagated for decades. Bad teeth and long-term low-level infections can damage your lungs and heart, […]
Dentistry Today – Sandy Springs Dental Care
While it may be difficult for many to move beyond past and antiquated perceptions, the dental profession today includes not only those who provide direct patient care, but those who teach, conduct research, and work in public and international health. All of these individuals are vital links in the health care delivery system, necessary […]
Dental Care saves your Money and your Health – Sandy Springs Dental Care
United Concordia and Highmark funded a study led by Dr. Marjorie Jeffcoat of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine that shows how dental and medical insurance industries can come together to have an impact on both cost and health. This study is a largest of its kind, conducted using a base of 1.6 […]
Dental Insurance? Not | Sandy Springs Dental Care
Give me a break. Dental insurance plans are a business arrangement between the insurance company and an employer. Unfortunately, the reimbursement and benefit levels are based on carrier and employer business decisions, and not on your need for treatment. At best, it pays for 2 cleanings and very little after that. Most plans have a […]
Need a Cosmetic Dentist? Sandy Springs Dental Care
See an ADA approved Prosthodontist. If you are in need of tooth restoration, or if you are unhappy with the way your smile looks, your first inclination may be to head to a cosmetic dentist. Instead, it may be wiser to head to a prosthodontic dentist. Most patients have never heard of a prosthodontic dentist. […]
Women and their Oral Health Issues – Sandy Springs Dental Care
As a woman, why do I have to worry about oral health? Everyone needs to take care of their oral health. But female hormones can lead to an increase in some problems, such as: Cold sores and canker sores Dry mouth Changes in taste Higher risk of gum disease Cold sores are small, painful sores […]
How much does a Dental Crown Cost? Sandy Springs Dental Care
Dental crowns cost anywhere from $900.00 up, depending on the tooth being restored. Additionally, the cost varies by: materials, complexity, and the dentist’s training and experience[1]. Insurance may pay part of the cost if it’s obviously needed for medical reasons, but usually crowns are covered only on a limited basis per year. Nowadays crowns are […]
Cranberries Have Unique Benefit For Women – Dentist Sandy Springs
A recent study at Rutgers University, and published in Phytochemistry, confirmed a long-held theory that ingestion of cranberries is helpful in protecting against harmful bacterial in the urinary tract. This is due to one of its natural compounds called proanthocyanidin [PAC’s], and its anti-adhesion effect. Cranberry components are potential anti-caries agents since they inhibit acid […]
ADA Recognized “Cosmetic Dentist”. a Prosthodontist – Dentist Sandy Springs
More and more dentists are calling themselves ‘cosmetic dentists’ when there is no cosmetic specialty in dentistry. Regardless of this claim, the fact remains that the majority of dentist are general dentist who press the envelope of ethics by calling themselves ‘cosmetic dentists’. They all have undergraduate degrees and at least four years of dental […]
ADA Recognized Prosthodontist – Sandy Springs Top Dentist
The American Dental Association (ADA) only has nine recognized post dental degree specialties and implant dentistry falls within several of them. These specialties range in one to six years of advanced training beyond dental school. At the end of their post doctorate dental degree, these dentists receive additional certifications in their respective specialties, becoming experts […]
Oral Health Care of Our Aging Population – Dentist Sandy Springs
Two important oral health care concerns emerging in the United States are disparities in the oral disease burden and the inability of certain segments of the population to access oral healthcare.[1] Older Americans are becoming a larger segment of our population and suffer disproportionately from oral diseases, with the problem being particularly acute for individuals […]
Teeth Whitening – Dentist Sandy Springs
More and more the aesthetics of teeth are of great importance to patients, including tooth color. The color of teeth is influenced by a combination of their natural color and the presence of any external stains that may form on the tooth surface. The type of natural stain and initial tooth color can play a […]
