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Christmas is heaven for those of you with a sweet tooth! by Nancy Graham RDH
On a daily basis I pretty much like most things sweet like chocolate, ice cream, soda and cookies, and if it isn't sweet I put flavored creamer in my coffee, vanilla soy milk with my cereal, honey in my tea, and sugar on my grapefruit. Sound familiar?....
Could Going Out-of-Network Really Save You Money?
By Laura Smrecek, RDH @ Gentle Family Dentistry
The economy is on everyone’s mind these days. Saving money is becoming more of an art than ever. One way people are saving money is to choose health care providers that are “in network”. After all, that’s a no-brainer, right? One looks at the list of options for providers, and calls and makes an appointment with the idea that this will end up costing less than choosing a provider that is “out of network”. Why would anyone want to choose to go “out of network”? (Is it possible that going “out of network” could cost less after all?)...........
Cosmetic dentistry is often viewed as a luxury by patients because most dental insurance companies view cosmetic treatment as elective services. As a result, patients more readily accept services that are covered by the insurance because these services are viewed as “necessary.” I would venture to guess that each of us has a different view of what is necessary to live the best life. With today’s negative news on the economy, ..................
Flossing is an essential part of oral hygiene. It removes plaque and food between teeth where a toothbrush alone cannot reach. Plaque is a sticky white film that collects on your teeth. It contains harmful bacteria that are a major cause of tooth decay and periodontal disease. It is recommended that flossing be performed once each day.
We Offer No Interest Payment Plans at GFD By Krista M. Ritt, Receptionist at Gentle Family Dentistry
Here at Gentle Family Dentistry we are now proud to offer ‘Care Credit’ to our patients. Your beautiful smiles are important to us, and with Care Credit available, you will now be able to finance necessary dental treatment (including cosmetic dentistry) through this convenient payment option.
What is Care Credit?
Care Credit is......
Updated Preventative Antibiotic Recommendations by Sheri Prohaska, RDH at Gentle Family Dentistry
The American Heart Association recently updated their guidelines for pre-medication requirements prior to a dental visit. A preventive medication is a high dose of a doctor recommended antibiotic taken one hour prior to a dental cleaning, filling or extraction appointment. Previously, pre-medication was thought to be the best way to prevent Infective Endocarditis. Research has now shown that........
A Defense in the Battle with Dry MouthBy Melinda Winter, RDH at Gentle Family DentistryDry mouth can be a problem for many patients. The good news is that there are products available that can help. Biotene® products can soothe, lubricate, kill germs and....
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