Can you believe that there is only a few weeks left in 2017?!  This year has really flown by.  We wanted to take a minute to remind you that dental insurance benefits do not roll over.  This means that the annual benefit you receive from your insurance company must be used before 12/31/17 or you will lose the money.  This money, known as your annual benefit, is what you get in exchange for the monthly premium you pay for your insurance.  It is also the total amount each year that your dental insurance will ever give you.  Essentially, you are paying for something that you will not be able to use after the end of this month.

If you’re considering straightening teeth with either traditional braces or Invisalign in Costa Mesa, you both probably have a lot of questions. These questions may include the cost compared to the benefits of each straightening treatment. Ultimately, these are two factors that help patients make a decision for their health care. Your dentist is here to give you the answers in this week’s blog post.

To get straight to the point, Invisalign has unmatched benefits and is reasonably priced. Let’s explore how a patient can rely on the Invisalign treatment.

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Tooth loss isn’t ever easy — but the only thing to do after one or more teeth have gone missing is to move forward with the best replacement option available to you. For most people, that’s dental implants in Costa Mesa. They offer improved stability and a natural look you just can’t get from other options. And those are only two of dental implants’ many benefits! In this week’s blog post, we’ve got the top five reasons over 3 million Americans have chosen dental implants to complete their smiles.

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You’re brushing your teeth one night, and you’re trying to be as gentle as possible because your gums have been feeling extra sensitive lately. Then, you look down in the sink, and you see a distinctive pink color. Now they’re bleeding! Both of these are signs of the most common dental problem in the world today, gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly half of the U.S. adult population currently has gum disease, and most are completely unaware. It is actually an infection in your gums and the bone surrounding your teeth brought on by bacterial plaque, and in order to eliminate it, you need to see a dentist right away. How will they treat your gum disease? Below, we detail the 3 most common methods so you can know what to expect when you make an appointment.

There’s a subtle alternative to metal braces that can help you straighten your teeth without all that visible hardware. Maybe options like Invisalign in Costa Mesa are the reason so many adults are choosing to undergo orthodontic treatment these days. It’s easy to speak, smile, and eat with confidence when you’ve got clear removable braces.

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