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Invisalign

Invisalign Clear Braces allow a patient to straighten their smile without wearing braces. Using a series of clear plastic aligners, a patient can improve, straighten and reduce crowding without having to resort to traditional braces that involve brackets and wires. Invisalign positioners are virtually invisible! This new technology has revolutionized the straightening of teeth and made the process more acceptable to adults. No longer do most patients need to be self conscious while they undergoing orthodontic treatment. If you are interested in finding out whether Invisalign is right for you why not schedule a consultation with one of our participating Metro Dentists offering Invisalign.

Dental Insurance Basics 

Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) Insurance

This is typically the least expensive way to go for the consumer. Most dental services are provided by dentists who will  provide specific treatements and services at no charge (some services may require a co-payment.) 

Indemnity Insurance

This plan typically allows the consumer to go to the dentist of their choice. They generally pay a portion of the dentist's fee or a set dollar amount. The Dentist then will submit the invoice for payment. The payment may be made to the insured member or directly to the dentist. You will need to pay the difference between the full charge for the service provided and the amount paid by the insurance.

Preferred provider organization (PPO) Insurance

This is typically less expensive than the Indemnity Insurance. This type of insurance tries to take advantage of the benefits of  the HMO by providing a network of dentist to chose from or you can decide to go to a dentist of your choice outside of the network. When you seek treatment from dentists outside of the PPOyou are will pay higher deductibles and/or co-payments.

Cosmetics Problems - Enhancing your smile

C.  Cosmetics Problems - I don’t like my smile

Dental Tips of the Week

Black holes- little spaces between the interproximal gums (papillae) and the teeth, can mar an otherwise beautiful smile. These spaces are due proximal bone loss and can be evidence of a history of periodontal disease.

When these space are large, there is not much a cosmetic dentist can due hide them. Small 'black holes' can be made to disappear by bonding additions to the proximal surfaces of adjacent teeth. 

After these bonding modifications, the holes can either appear diminished in size or disappear. These additions often make a smile appear ‘younger’ and more attractive. Often these modifications can be accomplished without anesthesia. If you’ve noticed these types of black holes and would like to see what can be done about them, call for a cosmetic consultation.

This tip was  provided by a New York Cosmetic Dentist -Dr Lawrence Spindel

Dental headaches

Tension headaches, Migraines and TMJ Face Pain caused by Excessive Teeth Clenching or Grinding

1. I wake up in the night or in the morning with headaches 
2. I wake in the morning with a sore jaw
3. I have late afternoon headaches
4. I get migraines
5. I have face pain and was told it is called TMJ.
6. I grind my teeth and:
     a. I broke a tooth
     b. My teeth are wearing down and/or chipping
     c. My partner wakes at night from the sound of my grinding 

Excessive and prolonged teeth clenching or grinding is a major factor in causing head pain.  Because of this the muscles in the head, neck and shoulders become distorted from excessive clenching pressure, the nerve bundles in the muscles react by causing pain.  A wonderful solution to resolving this is with a small, comfortable FDA approved dental device called the NTI that is worn at night.  The design of the NTI dramatically decreases clenching and or the damage from grinding.  Visit www.headachehelper.com for a fuller explanation.

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