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Invisalign – Straight Teeth for a Healthy Smile

April 4, 2016

Improve your smile with Invisalign – Clear Braces

Straight teeth improve oral hygiene and your confidence!

Invisalign, where were you when I was 16?  If you had braces as a kid, chances are you went to your Orthodontist every other week to have them churn the brackets tighter, and if you were really lucky, change the color of your bands!  I still remember the first day I got braces, I was devastated.  At 16, I thought it was social suicide!  I only had to wear them for a year, and when I got them off I was so happy that my teeth were straight!  Fast forward 15 years.  I, like many other people who had braces as a child, stopped wearing my retainers after about 2 years.  My teeth haven’t completely reverted, but have shifted quite a bit.Invisalign Clear Braces Dentist Costa Mesa Orange County

Well.. there is hope!  No churning of metal, no social or career suicides, and no pubescent band color changing.  So put that $10,000 traditional braces money back in your pocket and learn about your new option for straight teeth – Invisalign!  Invisalign is the latest method for straightening teeth and much less expensive than traditional braces.  The retainers are clear and removable, meaning no one can tell you have them on and you can take them out to eat and brush your teeth.  Let’s learn a little bit more about your the treatment process.
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Are You Experiencing Pain, Swelling, or Bleeding – 24 Hour Emergency Dentist

March 22, 2016

Advanced Dental Care is your Costa Mesa Emergency Dentist

We’re here when you need us most.  Emergency Dentist on call 24/7.

There are a lot of factors that affect oral health such as hygiene, diet, exercise, and genetics.  Some people brush and floss religiously and still have tooth decay, while others don’t brush at all and have no decay.  It’s good to know which person you are so you can do what’s best for you!  Maintaining good Advanced Dental Care - Emergency Dentist in Costa Mesa, Orange County

With dental care, decay and infection rarely just go away on their own, but early detection can treat these conditions before they become painful and expensive.  Of course, we will be here at 3:00am on a Tuesday or 8:00am on a Sunday should you ever need us, but we prefer not to see you in pain! We’re not your typical 9 to 5 dental office, we are your emergency dentist, here when you need us most!
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Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

March 16, 2016

Costa Mesa Dentist talks understanding your explanation of benefits (EOB)

By Libby Dahl, Office Manager

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We accept all PPO insurances at Advanced Dental Care!  If you are using dental insurance at your dental visits, you will receive an Explanation of Benefits or EOB either by mail or email shortly after your visit.  EOBs can be confusing, because they look a lot like invoices (and nobody likes invoices!).  An EOB is provided to patients covered by insurance to explain what services were rendered by a provider and what the insurance company paid for on behalf of the patient.

Learning how to read EOBs is very useful to making sure you are aware of what your insurance company covers for you and instances where they did not pay for a service.  A standard dental EOB will have the subscriber’s name, the patient’s name, your member ID, and the claim number.  It is important to make sure that your information is correct so there are no mix-ups with another patient.
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Are you brushing too hard

February 24, 2016

Brushing our teeth at least two minutes, twice a day is one of the most effective methods for maintaining good oral health in between visits to the dentist.  Proper brushing technique is equally important to ensure effectiveness and to prevent any damage to the enamel and gums.

Brushing too hard can lead to:

  • Sensitivity
  • Gum recession
  • Worn Enamel
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  • Red, swollen gums

How to prevent brushing too hard?

If you use a manual toothbrush, we highly suggest you use a soft-bristled toothbrush.   Even better, we offer two fantastic toothbrushes at Advanced Dental Care: Sonicare and Oral-B.  Our RDH Lisa Thurm prefers the Oral B Professional 5000.  The round toothbrush head allows for easy access to all surfaces of the tooth and the rotating bristles work effectively to remove plaque and tartar.
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Understanding Your Dental Insurance Policy From Your Costa Mesa Dental Practice

January 13, 2016

Filed under: Patient Care — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 6:00 am

Understanding Your Dental Insurance Policy

By Brittany Boulay

Many patients are using dental insurance they’ve obtained through their employer or a self-funded plan.  When choosing a dental insurance policy, it is important that you obtain a plan that will provide good coverage for your needs.  Popular insurance companies that offer PPO plans include Delta Dental, Cigna, Metlife, Aetna, Guardian, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Assurant, and we accept them all!  Sometimes patients don’t have a choice as their policy is negotiated between the insurance company and their employer.  Whatever the case may be, it is very important that you are familiar with your coverages, frequencies, and limitations so you are properly prepared for your appointment.

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At Advanced Dental Care, our staff is fully trained and equipped to provide a courtesy insurance verification prior to your appointment.  One of our friendly and knowledgeable staff members will take some basic information from you during your initial phone call or email to our office.  Using the information you provide, we request a breakdown of your insurance benefits, frequencies, and limitations.  Although we perform the check, this is not a guarantee of benefits, and is really done as a courtesy to you to make your appointment run smoothly.
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Using your 2015 Dental Benefits Before They Expire

December 18, 2015

Filed under: Patient Care — Tags: , , , , , , , — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 1:47 am

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If you’re lucky enough to receive dental insurance benefits from your employer or if you’ve purchased them yourself, you should definitely make sure you use your benefits!  Dental benefits cover a wide-range of treatments using the policy maximum benefits to cover or help pay for dental treatments.  You pay for these benefits on an annual or monthly basis, but only get the current calendar year to use the benefits.  We can help you maximize your remaining money or benefits so you don’t lose your hard earned cash! (more…)

The Myths About Cavities and Tooth Decay

August 7, 2015

By Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson

Avoiding Tooth Pain

Humans are designed to use their senses to detect, explore, and understand the outside world and ourselves. We often follow the seeing is believing manta, but when it comes to health we have to rely on our providers and advanced tools to help us detect disease. Many painful and urgent dental situations can be avoided by routine brushing and flossing, a healthy diet, and REGULAR check-ups at your dentist. Just because you have a white smile doesn’t mean what’s lurking beneath isn’t harmful! And more importantly, once you think something is wrong you often require professional help to return your mouth to a state of health and happiness. (more…)

Preventing Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

June 26, 2015

By Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson

Preventive Dentistry

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Just like all other medical fields, prevention is truly the best way to approach dentistry. Every patient is different, has a different genetic make-up, a different diet, different daily habits, etc. No matter all of the differences we have, we can all still take the necessary steps to help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. (more…)

Welcome to Advanced Dental Care

January 6, 2015

New Costa Mesa Dentistry

Welcome to our Be Smile Smart blog. Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson is the owner and dentist at Advanced Dental Care in Costa Mesa, CA. Dr. Jorgenson and the Advanced Dental Care staff service all of Orange County and beyond. We are a full-service dental office specializing in family and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Jorgenson invests in state-of-the-art equipment and staff to bring you the latest in minimally invasive dental procedures performed by qualified, caring providers.

If you follow us on social media (we’re on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+), you might have noticed we tag content that pertains to keeping your smile healthy and beautiful with #BeSmileSmart. Now you can also visit this Be Smile Smart blog to read more in-depth articles about creating and maintaining a dazzling smile!

If you ever have specific requests for information on oral health, dental procedures or anything at all, please submit it here and we will do the research for you! Knowledge is power and we want to make sure our patients and friends have the best information to make the best decisions about their health. Dental procedures may seem complicated and scary, but our goal is to educate and care for our patients so they have nothing to worry about! We will take care of everything for you. Sit back and relax. It’s dentistry so simple, it will make you smile.

Stay Tuned and Be Smile Smart!

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