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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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WALKING DEAD… TOOTH

October 29, 2015

By Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson, Advanced Dental Care

It’s Halloween Week and The Walking Dead is back on air.  Naturally it is a very spooky time of year.  As part of our Dentalween Scare week we have been posting scary, but real dental conditions on our social media accounts to spread awareness of dental disease and conditions.  Most dental conditions can be prevented with regular check-ups with your dentist and hygienist.  Keeping and attending your regularly prescribed appointments of 3, 4, or 6 months can save you pain and money. (more…)

National Dental Hygiene Month: Celebrating RDH Lisa Thurm

October 15, 2015

lisa profile October is National Dental Hygiene Month and we are celebrating all month long!  Where would we be without all the awesome, spectacular, fantastic hygienists in the world?  We’d have less than perfect smiles that’s for sure!  If you’ve been to our office, then you’ve had the pleasure of meeting the world’s best Registered Dental Hygienist Lisa Thurm! (more…)

Advanced Dental Care – Celebrating our First Year in Business

September 16, 2015

We couldn’t have done it without you! It has been an amazing year getting to open our own dental practice and meet all of our amazing patients and community members. Having been in Southern California for about 10 years now, we have never experienced the warmth and kindness we have in our Orange County community.

Team_Advanced_Dental_CareOpening and owning your own business is a huge task (as we’ve learned), but the reward from our line of work is one of the most rewarding experiences anyone could ever have at a job. Our patients welcomed us with open arms and open hearts when Dr. Jorgenson took over the practice last July. We were eager to meet everyone and also to show our patients a different dental experience than they may have had in the past. Dr. Jorgenson has a pretty simple philosophy when it comes to dentistry and patient care. He always ensures that our staff is prepared for the patient’s visit as best as possible before they arrive and goes to extra lengths to accommodate any special requests our patients might have (like no cold water, wants to listen to 90s pop music only, is nervous and needs extra TLC, etc.). When patients are in our office, they are our number one priority. You will be greeted by our front office staff and get settled in by one of our Registered Dental Assistants Jayme, Rose, or Brittany.

 

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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…)

Why do I need Dental X-Rays

January 29, 2015

By Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson

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Have you ever wondered why you need x-rays taken at the dentist? Although dentists are heroes, they don’t have x-ray vision. Dentists can identify areas of concern on the visible surfaces of the teeth, but a dental x-ray is necessary to see what is going on underneath the surface, in-between teeth, and at the root. Dentists can learn a lot of valuable information about the history of your teeth and the current state of your mouth by taking dental x-rays.

Different Types of Dental X-Rays

Your dentist will generally perform a set of Full Mouth x-rays (FMX) on your first visit, every few years, or if you experience any significant health changes. A set of Full Mouth x-rays takes images of all upper and lower teeth. More often, your dentist will take Bitewing and Periapical x-rays. Bitewing x-rays can be taken of both upper and lower teeth and are focused on just the crown of a tooth. A Bitewing x-ray can detect cavities or changes in bone density. Periapical x-rays can be taken of any tooth, but generally only show one to two teeth at a time and include the root to the crown of the tooth.

Panoramic x-rays are a type of extraoral (outside of the mouth) images. They take a picture of the entire mouth structure in a single photo. Ask your dentist for more information on other types of x-rays.

At Advanced Dental Care, we use digital x-rays which emit about half the radiation of traditional film x-rays. Digital X-Rays work by placing a rectangular sensor in the mouth that acts as a backdrop for the image of the tooth. The images are generated right into your chart and can be viewed instantly!

Occasionally, a patient will have questions about the safety of taking dental x-rays. The American Dental Association works very closely with the FDA on radiation safety. Digital x-rays combined with trained professionals and equipment monitoring provide for minimal doses of radiation exposure which have been found to be completely safe.

Digital x-rays have been a great technological advancement for the dental field. Ask your dentist to show you your crowns and roots at your next dental visit!

Are you getting the Fluoride Treatment you deserve

January 20, 2015

By Elizabeth M. Thurm, RDH

The Importance of Fluoride

Fluoride Treatment Benefits

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Fluoride is an all natural element that is present in water supplies, minerals, and many foods. When it is delivered to the tooth surface it can dramatically reduce the rate of caries and have a reparative effect. Fluoride treatment works primarily and most effectively as a topical mechanism (whether it is being delivered through drinking tap water, foods, products, or beverages) to remineralize tooth structure, to prevent demineralization and to inhibit plaque bacteria. When fluoride is present on the tooth surface and in plaque it inhibits acid demineralization by reducing the solubility of the tooth mineral. Fluoride treatment accelerates the remineralization process by adsorbing to mineral crystals within the tooth and attracting calcium ions. In addition, fluoride ions incorporate into the remineralizing tooth structure, resulting in the development of fluorapatite-like crystals. These crystals are less soluble than the original enamel mineral and make remineralized lesions less susceptible to future demineralization.

In plain English, fluoride helps strengthen your teeth and prevents them from eroding!

Everyone can benefit from the use of fluoride treatment and it’s effects through their toothpaste, although, some patients may need an added amount due to different circumstances such as root exposure, sensitivity, high plaque levels, dry mouth and the individual’s caries risk. Don’t forget to ask your dentist or dental hygienist if you can benefit from added amounts of fluoride.

The Importance of Regular Dental Visits

January 13, 2015

By Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson

Maintaining Healthy Teeth

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I know, I know, visiting your dentist two to four times a year isn’t always convenient or looked forward to, but going to the dentist regularly is exactly what can prevent you from having a painful and unpleasant dental experience later. In dental care, prevention and education are key.

Like other conditions and diseases of the body some are governed by genetics and environment, but a large part is also based on what we do to take care of ourselves. Unfortunately, dental care can often take a back seat to other things until the symptoms become urgent, painful, or even embarrassing. Don’t wait until a dental problem arises. Visiting your dentist at least two times a year can screen for oral cancer, issues with breath (an indicator of internal health), active decay, periodontal disease, orthodontic conditions, damaged teeth, etc. Finding a problem in its early stages will provide a wider variety of, and often cheaper, solutions to your oral conditions. The exam can also reveal other serious problems with health such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infections, and more.

You should discuss with your dentist all medical history and any issues that you might be concerned about. Your dentist should be an integral part of your healthcare team just like your regular physician. In fact, you might even be seeing your dentist more often than your other healthcare providers. Prevention is the best thing you can do for your mouth and your body.

The dental exam should consist of an oral cancer screening, x-rays, an exam by your hygienist which may include probing and periodontal charting, and an oral examination by your dentist. The exams are quick, but can reveal a lot about the state of your health. Dentists are here to help and to reduce any fears you may have about dental procedures. Be open and express your concerns. You’ll take care of yourself in the long run and be glad you took care of that cavity before it became a root canal (ouch!).

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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