As we age, our teeth can wear down and gums may recede giving way to a breeding ground for bacteria resulting in adult tooth decay. Preventing Adult Tooth Decay When you are aware of the causes of adult tooth decay, you have the power to practice preventative oral health care. Brushing your teeth is important. …
Best wishes for the Holidays! We’d like to take this time to wish our patients and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season! As we reflect on the past year, we feel privileged to be a part of your lives and look forward to a very healthy and happy 2022! Dr. Swapna Menon…
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…
Because Invisalign aligners are practically invisible, there’s really no need to ever remove them. Sometimes, though, our patients have special events that they’d prefer to attend without wearing their aligners––a wedding, giving an important speech at a conference, or even a first date. With Invisalign, removing your aligners for a few hours is not a…
Many of our patients had metal braces as children or teenagers and, as adults, they’re getting Invisalign treatment because their teeth gradually shifted out of alignment over the years. Patients who have experienced both forms of orthodontic treatment are amazed by how comfortable Invisalign is compared with traditional metal braces. The aligners are made with…
Yes, it’s going to be fall soon. The time we get clean our windows, draperies, 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.…
Summer is the time for fun with friends and family. Feeling free just goes along with the whole experience. Imagine having your dental independence from dental problems that prevent you from smiling? Freedom with Advanced Dentistry At White Oak Family Dental, the practice of advanced cosmetic and sedation dentistry eliminates a host of dental problems…