Please visit our Care for Your Smile page and the following sections of our website for preventive dental care and oral health advice: Dental Cleanings & Checkups Periodic checkups, cleanings and x-rays can help spot problems early, avoid costly and time-consuming treatment and maintain your dental health and smile. Read more about preventive dentistry… Avoiding […]
Should I bring my child to a general dentist or a pediatric dentist (pedodontist)?
As a general rule, a child should first see a dentist, either a family dentist or a pediatric dentist, by the time they are 3 years old. The first introductory visit ( about age 2 1/2 ) is important. There are exceptions when the child should come earlier: When there are dental caries (cavities), Abnormal […]
Preventive vs. Emergency Dental Care
No Insurance Coverage? The change in the economy over the past several years have caused many patients to loose their dental benefits, or to have them substantially reduced. This has led to a spiral of “not coming in because I don’t have dental insurance”. This is the worst thing a person can do in terms […]