With Invisalign, there’s no need to research orthodontists and find yet another treatment provider for your dental care. You can get Invisalign from your dentist here at White Oak Family Dental. This means you won’t need to fill out more paperwork for a new provider and you won’t need to worry about facilitating communication between…
You spend a lot of time at the orthodontist’s office with traditional metal braces. Every four weeks, you’ll go in for a scheduled visit where your braces will be adjusted and tightened––and of course, there’s the unplanned emergency visits we mentioned earlier. All the time spent at the orthodontist’s office quickly adds up, and it…
Invisalign isn’t just made with plastic––it’s made from advanced SmartTrack® material, for more predictable, controlled tooth movements. As Invisalign technology becomes more sophisticated, it means Invisalign is just as effective as metal braces for almost all orthodontic cases. While there is still a small number of patients with complex issues that need to be treated…
When Invisalign was a brand-new orthodontic treatment, it wasn’t covered by most dental insurance plans. While many still do not cover Invisalign aligners, we’re seeing more plans pay for all or part of the cost as evidence mounts about the efficacy of this treatment. Ask your benefits manager at work or call your dental insurance…
https://youtu.be/pe9tleSuNmM There are so many good reasons to have a great smile. A healthy smile is what makes a truly great smile. When you can flash a beautiful, healthy smile, it radiates the inner you. White Oak Family Dental for You For 10 years Dr. Swapna Menon of White Oak Family Dental has dedicated his…
https://youtu.be/MBw_HK2kLk4 When you shop for a big ticket item like a car, a house, or any other personal investment, you make comparisons. Comparisons are the only way to make an informed decision. This is also true when choosing permanent teeth over implants. The differences may surprise you. Permanent Teeth over Implants — What’s the Difference…
https://youtu.be/_vSUHYO7gjE Yes, it’s going to fall soon. The time we clean our windows, draperies, and carpets and ready our yards for winter. But, what about getting our teeth ready for all the foods and beverages we’re about to eat? It’s called preventive care and you can think of it as fall approaches for your teeth.…
https://youtu.be/zDyJxMLTsas Missing Teeth It may be fun around Halloween and carving up the pumpkin. Part of the pumpkin carving tradition is to carve triangular eyes and missing teeth. Missing teeth sure is fun on a pumpkin, but in real life, missing teeth are no laughing matter. Complications of Missing Teeth In addition to the cosmetic…
Dry Mouth Syndrome Rather than a disease itself, dry mouth syndrome usually caused by disease or medications used to treat disease. Symptoms of Dry Mouth Syndrome The most common causes of dry mouth syndrome can be medications prescribed for the treatment of disease. If you are taking medications for blood pressure, diabetes, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory, or…
https://youtu.be/ySgfliXvRh4 So many of us have dozens of albums of photos memorializing our past and the years of our children and grandchildren. When you look at those lifetime of smiles there is no doubt that they bring a smile to your face. Who can deny it? But when you smile, are you flashing a bright…