Meadowbrook Dentistry Blog

Dental insurance is a wise investment – one that allows you to take better care of your oral and overall health without incurring high out-of-pocket expenses. When reviewing your policy, you’ll discover how much your insurer agrees to pay for preventive and restorative services as well as what you can expect your deductible and annual maximum to be. While all of this looks and sounds good, there’s one component that tends to leave policy owners confused – waiting periods. Why do they exist and how do they work? Keep reading to find out!

If you’ve been considering getting dental implants but aren’t sure they’re worth the investment, it could be because you don’t know the truth about these prosthetic restorations. In the past, they have been the subject of plenty of rumors, many of which are simply not accurate. Don’t make a bad decision based on misinformation: here are five cool facts about dental implants that could help make your choice a whole lot easier!

Nothing is worse than accidentally biting your cheek while eating. It happens to everyone, but some people bite their cheeks more often than others. Chronic cheek biting isn’t anything to ignore. Believe it or not, it can be caused by many things, including obsessive-compulsive disorder or misaligned teeth. Here’s what you need to know to prevent cheek injuries that can harm your oral health. 

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If you are scheduled to be sedated for an upcoming dental procedure, you may be wondering what to expect. After all, it can be difficult to know what it feels like if you’ve never undergone sedation before. Thankfully, there’s no need to worry. Here’s some helpful information about what you might experience!

Movie stars and celebrities are often remembered for their stunning smiles, but did you know their picture-perfect teeth may not have happened by chance? Even celebrities suffer from gapped, crowded, or tilted teeth. Although you don’t see them wearing braces often, it’s because many have invested in Invisalign. Khloe Kardashian, Zac Efron, and Justin Bieber have all used clear aligners to fix their teeth because of their nearly invisible appearance and abundance of benefits. You don’t have to be rich to afford Invisalign. Here’s how you can achieve a straight smile using the preferred solution in Hollywood.

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Invisalign is a fantastic way to straighten your teeth for a picture-perfect smile. With its clear, removable aligners, you can achieve a uniform grin discreetly without the hassle of metal braces. If you’re just starting your Invisalign treatment, knowing the dos and don’ts can help you make your experience smooth and simple. Continue reading to learn how to make the most of your Invisalign treatment.

Human teeth go through a lot over decades of use, and this can sometimes detract from their appearance. Thankfully, cosmetic dental treatments have become more affordable and accessible than ever before, allowing many people to address issues like stains, chips, gaps, and cracks so that they can have smiles they can be proud of. Here’s a brief overview of direct bonding and veneers to help you understand what issues either treatment can address and which may be better for you.

About ¾ of Americans have dental insurance. However, since many seniors are no longer working, they are no longer receiving dental benefits through an employer. This can make it very challenging to get quality oral healthcare at an affordable price. Dental care is important at every age, but especially for seniors. If you no longer have dental insurance, you will be pleased to learn that there is another option to get affordable dental care – a dental membership plan. For an annual rate, you can get many of the same benefits of dental insurance. Continue reading to learn a few ways they can benefit seniors.

Gum disease is one of the most well-known oral health problems; from a young age, most people are taught that gingivitis is a problem, and that dental hygiene is necessary to avoid it.

Despite this fact, however, there’s a lot about gum disease that people don’t know. For example, while gingivitis is fairly common, people are often unaware how serious the advanced stages of the disease can be. In some circumstances, the issues with the gums can become difficult to even treat.

In the interest of helping people understand this condition, here’s what you should know about how gum disease progresses and how it’s treated.

It’s common knowledge that using tobacco products is bad for your teeth. They contain nicotine which lowers your blood oxygen levels and reduces blood flow which impacts your oral well-being. Your teeth and gums can’t get the valuable nutrients they need which can lead to problems like periodontitis, cavities, oral cancer, and tooth loss. Did you know, though, that it’s equally as dangerous for those with dentures? Keep reading to learn 4 reasons why!