Do you have questions about dental insurance coverage, treatments you’re looking into getting, or the best at-home oral hygiene practices? Our team of professionals is here to help. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions that we receive from our patients.
The American Dental Association recommends switching out your toothbrush once every three months, or when the bristles begin to fray. It’s also a good idea to switch out toothbrushes after you get sick to prevent reinfection.
If you’re missing one or more teeth, not replacing them can result in declining oral health due to misalignment, jawbone deterioration, and a variety of other problems that can arise when there are gaps in your smile. At Newport Dental Associates, we offer several different tooth replacement options to help restore the function and appearance of your grin.
Unfortunately, dental insurance companies rarely cover cosmetic treatments. This is because if they aren’t deemed as “necessary” to maintain good oral health, they aren’t considered a priority for coverage.
This is completely up to you! Water flossers are a great alternative to traditional floss for people who aren’t confident in their flossing technique or who have limited mobility. No matter what flossing method you choose, just remember that flossing once a day helps keep cavities away!
If you chipped or broke a tooth, call our dental office immediately to schedule an emergency dentist. If you’re able to retrieve the broken off portion of your tooth, be sure to bring it to your appointment with you so we can see if we can reattach it. You can also place a piece of orthodontic wax over the area if it has created a jagged edge.
Yes! At Newport Dental Associates, we’re happy to provide high-quality dentistry for patients of all ages.
Many over-the-counter teeth whitening treatments that you can buy in the store aren’t approved by the ADA, which means that they may cause enamel erosion, dental sensitivity, or haven’t been clinically tested enough to be determined as safe to use. We offer completely safe take-home teeth whitening treatments that contain ingredients that have been tested and proven to be effective.