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Invisalign for a Healthier And Happier Smile

April 12, 2016

Invisalign – The CLEAR Choice

Whether you’re 4, 40, or 400, it’s always the right time to get a healthier smile with Invisalign! Good dental hygiene habits are essential to maintaining good oral health, but sometimes there is more you can do! Invisalign not only improves the LOOK of your smile, but also improve the HEALTH of your smile! When your teeth are misaligned, you aren’t able to brush and floss to your full potential. You could also be experiencing TMJ or other damage as a result of the alignment of your bite. Invisalign Dentist Costa Mesa

When you brush and floss, you aim to remove the tartar and plaque that builds up on your teeth and cause decay. This is why RDH Lisa Thurm stresses the importance of flossing twice a day! If your teeth are not straight, it makes accessing those hard to reach areas even harder. Invisalign, clear braces, can quickly and easily straighten teeth so you can reach your full health potential.
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Invisalign – Straight Teeth for a Healthy Smile

April 4, 2016

Filed under: Dental Procedures,Invisalign,Patient Care — Tags: braces, clear retainers, costa mesa dentist, crooked teeth, crossbite, free consult, gap in teeth, healthy smile, invisalign, invisalign deals, invisalign specials, invisilign, metal braces, orange county dentist, ortho, orthodontics, overbite, overlapping, straight teeth, underbite, vivera, vivera retainers — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 8:30 am

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

Filed under: Patient Care,Team ADC — Tags: costa mesa, costa mesa dentist, costa mesa emergency dentist, dentist costa mesa, Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson, emergency dentist, emergency dentist costa mesa — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 8:00 am

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

Filed under: Patient Care — Tags: aetna, appointments, benefits, best dentist in, best dentist near me, composite filling, costa mesa, delta dental, dental, dental crowns, dental implants, dental insurance, dental policy, dental veneers, dentist near me, emergency dental, eob, explanation, explanation of benefits, fillings, guardian, humana, insurance, mercury filling, metlife, of, online appointments, online booking, orange county, preauthorization, united — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 8:30 am

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

By Libby Dahl, Office Manager

Delta Dental Sample EOB

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

Filed under: Dental Conditions,Patient Care — Tags: best dentist in, bleeding gums, brushing teeth, brushing too hard, dental, dental care, dental hygiene, dental hygienist, dentist costa mesa, dentist irvine, dentist newport beach, dentist santa ana, electric toothbrush, free consult, gum recession, gummy smile, how to brush, oral b, rdh, sensitivity, sonicare, tooth enamel, tooth sensitivity, toothbrush, worn enamel — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 8:30 am

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
Bleeding
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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National Heart Health Month

February 3, 2016

Filed under: ADC Cares,Dental Conditions,Team ADC — Tags: american heart association, best dentist in, bleeding gums, costa mesa dentist, dentist costa mesa, dentist irvine, dentist near me, dentist newport beach, dentist orange county, gum and heart disease, gum disease, health, heart disease, missing teeth, national heart month, newport beach dentist, periodontal disease, periodontist, red gums, tooth loss — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 2:24 am

Advanced Dental Care is partnering with the American Heart Association this February to celebrate National Heart Month!

All month long we will be bringing awareness of heart health and the link to your oral health. Maintaining good oral health can directly affect your heart health and vice versa. Sometimes we see that if a patient presents with active periodontal disease, they also have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or another heart disease. This is because the body is a system, and every subsystem is interconnected.

One of the main indicators of our oral and overall health is our gums. Regular exams by your dentist and hygienist can help detect abnormalities early on. Periodontal disease, for example, progresses in stages and when caught early can be treated more easily.

Gum Disease costa mesa ca When bacteria builds up on teeth and migrates below the gum line, the bacteria can irritate the gums causing early stage periodontal disease. When left untreated by a dental professional, the disease can quickly and easily progress to more advanced stages creating pockets. Pockets above 3mm in depth are cause for concern. Like all dental disorders, the sooner the condition can be treated, the better case for successful recovery.
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Understanding Your Dental Insurance Policy From Your Costa Mesa Dental Practice

January 13, 2016

Filed under: Patient Care — Tags: benefits, costa mesa, deductible, dental, dentist, frequency, insurance, limitations, maximum, policy, understanding — 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.

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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Wisdom Teeth Removal by Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson

January 7, 2016

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: costa mesa dentist, dentist costa mesa, wisdom teeth removal, wisdom tooth removal — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 9:52 pm

Wisdom Teeth Removal explained by Costa Mesa Dentist Dr. Jorgenson

By Libby Dahl

I wanted to write a blog post about my recent wisdom teeth removal experience. When I was younger, I had a gap in between my two front teeth. I was always told that when my wisdom teeth came in the gap would close itself. However, around age 16, my wisdom teeth still had not come in. I went through a dramatic and socially devastating 9 month traditional braces treatment in 10th grade, but my gap was finally closed. At some point in my 20s, I grew two wisdom teeth on the top only. At first they did not bother me, but since I did not have bottom wisdom teeth, the top ones super-erupted and were longer than my regular molars.

Wisdom Teeth

Over the last few years as long work days and stress increased, I began grinding my teeth at night and clenching which cause the super-erupted molars to dig into my cheeks and gums. Just before Christmas, our hygienist Lisa Thurm was cleaning my teeth and informed me that I had two large cavities on each of my wisdom teeth. I told her that I had no idea, because I hadn’t experienced any pain, and that it was hard to get my toothbrush back there. The last straw was during the holidays. My jaw, teeth, and cheeks had just about had it. I finally asked Dr. Jorgenson if he could pull them for me. I help patients with wisdom teeth removal all the time, but never had experienced it myself. I have heard of many different experiences from wisdom teeth removal that seemed extreme and unpleasant; however, I knew I was in excellent hands with Dr. Jorgenson. I wasn’t nervous, but at the same time wasn’t sure what to expect.
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Using your 2015 Dental Benefits Before They Expire

December 18, 2015

Filed under: Patient Care — Tags: 2015, benefits, dental, dental cleaning, dentist insurance, expire, insurance, use or lose — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 1:47 am

dont forget

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…)

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Families Helping Families – Advanced Dental Care and The Garza Family

December 8, 2015

Filed under: ADC Cares,Team ADC — Tags: advanced dental care, community, families helping families, family, help, jorgenson, needy, orange county, service — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 8:55 pm

As many of you know, ADC Cares is an extension of Advanced Dental Care that exists to serve our patients, our community, and those we’ve never even met! We’ve participated in many community events this year such as raising money for Costa Mesa, raising money for the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Oral Cancer Awareness, Heart Disease Awareness, Alzheimer’s Awareness, and a Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank.

Now it’s December and this year we wanted to do something different. We’ve partnered with the Families Helping Families Agency and adopted the Garza Family! We’re helping this family of four get the things they need and want for the holiday season. We all get down on tough times and sometimes we just need a helping hand! (more…)

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