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Assistants and Hygienists
June 12, 2013
Many patients ask about the duties of dental assistants and hygienists. Assistants work primarily with the dentist by assisting them with procedures, making temporary crowns, adjusting dentures, placing sealants and bleaching teeth. Hygienists work primarily on your semi-annual checkups. They chart your gum depths (periodontal charting), scale and polish the teeth and perform an exam […]
Read MoreNew Contest
June 5, 2013
Which employee has been working for Park Crossing Dentistry the longest? Cheryl (hygienist); Addie (hygienist); Colleen (hygiene coordinator); or Lorna (Dr. Bateman’s assistant)? Just Comment back with your answer. Everyone with the correct answer will be placed in a drawing for a $25 gift card to the restaurant of your choice. The winner will be […]
Read MoreNight Guards
May 28, 2013
Night guards are a great prescription for night-time grinding, jaw pain and sleep issues such as snoring. A mold is made of your teeth so the lab can make a custom night guard. Patients choose this option to help with relieving pain, to alleviate snoring or sleep apnea, and prevention of breaking teeth and gum […]
Read MoreTo Insure or Not To Insure? That is the Question
May 22, 2013
Many patients ask us about their insurance and why their insurance only pays up to a certain amount per year. Insurance companies insure your teeth differently than your body. Dental insurance limits how much they will pay on a yearly basis. For example, your dental insurance may pay up to $1000 per year towards your […]
Read MoreAre Baby Teeth Important?
May 8, 2013
Yes! Teaching your child good oral hygiene habits early can lead to a lifelong healthy smile, but did you know that just because babies don’t have any visible teeth, doesn’t mean they can’t get cavities? A baby’s 20 primary teeth are already present in the jaws at birth. And those baby teeth that begin coming through […]
Read MoreDry Mouth – Symptoms and Causes
April 17, 2013
Dry mouth results from an inadequate flow of saliva. It is not a disease, but a symptom of a medical disorder or a side effect of certain medications, such as antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers, diuretics and many others. Saliva is the mouth’s primary defense against tooth decay and maintains the health of the soft and […]
Read MoreContest Winner
April 10, 2013
Thank you to all who “like” us! We are excited to announce that Rich Murillo is the winner of our latest drawing. Rich won a $25 gift card to Target. We have a new drawing and prize planned for June so follow us as we make the announcement..
Read MorePersonal Information
March 6, 2013
We do not share our patients’ personal information. We shred all forms and other information that is filled out in our office. Many safeguards are in place to help prevent any breach of information. Our patients can feel confident that their personal information is safe with us!
Read MoreReplacing a Filling
February 19, 2013
Dental fillings replace tooth structure and restore a tooth that has been damaged by decay back to its normal shape and function. Over time the seal between the tooth and the filling can break down, causing food debris and bacteria to seep down under the filling and cause more decay. If the decay is treated […]
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