4 Things You Need to Know About the Cost of CEREC Restorations
March 19, 2018
Have you ever even heard about CEREC from your dentist. This acronym literally stands for chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramics. That’s a mouthful, but to put it simply, this is an all digital dental repair system that allows us to make custom, quality ceramic dental crowns and other restorations right in our office. That means you get precision crafted, natural looking restorations without the hassle of making multiple trips to the dentist’s office. Many patients find themselves concerned that the cost will be higher, but actually, most patients see only a minimal difference in the cost of their CEREC restoration.
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Do I Have to Use a CPAP Machine if I Have Sleep Apnea?
November 19, 2017
Traditionally, doctors treated sleep apnea, the cessation of breathing for ten or more seconds at a time during sleep, using CPAP systems. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is only one option for patients who are suffering from sleep apnea. This is good news since more than 50% of patients with sleep apnea are considered CPAP intolerant due to an inability to adjust to the sounds and sensations of their CPAP systems during sleep. For sleep apnea patients who are CPAP intolerant, a trip to the dentist for a sleep apnea appliance may be a better treatment option.
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Are you Brushing Correctly? Find Out From Your Dentist in Worthington
June 15, 2017
Many of us learned how to complete common hygiene functions at a young age. However, most hygiene routines continue to evolve throughout our lifetimes. Surprisingly, even though many people learn to brush their teeth as children, Dr. LJ Adam has found that most patients have never considered revising their technique or reviewing how effective it is. When’s the last time you paid attention to your tooth-brushing style? Many patients are surprised to hear their routine is not the most effective way to clean their teeth. Find out more by taking the following true/false quiz then contact our office to schedule your next checkup and teeth cleaning.
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