5 Diseases that Your Carmel Valley Dentist Can Identify
We all go to the dentist for our cleanings and “hope” the dentist does not find a cavity. Little did you know that your Carmel Valley dentist is not just looking for cavities. A thorough check up should include a periodontal (gums and bones) exam as well as an oral cancer screening and a TMJ […]
Dental practices and the public alike are navigating the maze of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as ObamaCare and how its healthcare mandates relate to dentistry. As part of the ACA, dental care for children is cited as one of the 10 essential health benefits, but the reality is that pediatric dental plans […]
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The early years of a child’s life are challenging. Making a child’s dental visits “easy” for both the child and the parent is a goal of mine. I like to start seeing the children at the age of 2 for a meet and greet appointment. These appointments are usually the parent’s cleaning appointment and the […]
Continue reading …Most of us over age of 40 have had the experience of a dental crown. The shots, drills, impressions, temporary for 2 weeks and an inconvenient second visit. The experience, although necessary, lacks the efficiency that most of us demand in this fast paced world we live in. No one can put it better than […]
Continue reading …For many of us we enjoy being 100% numb for dental procedures. No one likes discomfort when have dental work done. But after the procedure we leave the dental practice to find our face drooping, our smile is crooked, speech is altered and our favorite, the drooling. We now have an anesthetic reversal solution. OraVerse […]
Continue reading …How to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist & Avoid Dental Trauma If you’ve put off a cleaning for multiple years now, you aren’t alone. Many people struggle with traumatic memories of the dentist. This is often the result of having someone work “on” you rather than “with” you; yesterday’s dentistry methods didn’t always prioritize patient comfort and understanding. Having a […]
Continue reading …Many times people don’t realize how important it can be to find a great family dentist they are happy with and stay loyal to that practice. While they may want the same “family doctor” for their primary care or pediatrician for their children’s entire first 18 years, they may hop around from dentist to dentist, […]
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It’s another typical evening, and your family is getting ready for bed. You put the kids to sleep after walking the dogs, and now both you and your bed partner are ready to call it a night. You each retreat to your “separate” bedrooms. Yes, separate bedrooms! Oddly enough, you are not alone as Snoring […]
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Does your spouse SNORE? Twenty-three percent of sleep partners sleep in separate rooms due to snoring. Snoring is the first sign of a medical condition known as “Sleep Apnea,” which can be a serious health problem for individuals. Sleep Apnea occurs when one’s breathing is disrupted during sleep. Left untreated, it can cause hypertension, diabetes, depression, stroke, […]
Continue reading …What will the future of dental health coverage look like if Obamacare is repealed and replaced? Academy Health, a nonprofit health service research organization, recently featured five panelists with expertise in health policy, economics, dentistry, and public health. The discussion was centered on two topics: 1) When Obamacare was created, why was dentistry for adults […]
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Most of us are watching our spending habits with more scrutiny these days since 2008. We shop for better gas prices, we look for coupons on the internet, we wait for Black Friday to buy that big screen TV. So why don’t we pay closer attention to understanding our yearly dental benefits? Many of our […]
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The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum (SDCHM) will screen the film, Honor and Duty: The Mississippi Delta Chinese at the Chuang Archive and Learning Center on November 19, 2016 from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. A Q&A will follow the film screening. Special guests including the executive producer, Samantha Chang, will help facilitate the discussion. This event […]
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