Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery Blog

Life is expensive. Even if you’re only paying about $20 every month for dental insurance, that cost adds up quickly. You might be starting to wonder whether your dental insurance is worth the pricetag. Cutting it out of your budget could save you some coffee money, which is a tempting idea.

Don’t do anything yet! If it seems like your dental insurance premium isn’t giving you anything in return, it could be because you’re not taking full advantage of your benefits. Keep reading to learn how to make your dental insurance work for you.

For many people, insurance is the key to getting the treatments they need without breaking the bank. To that end, you likely have medical insurance as well as dental insurance. These two types of insurance may seem similar on the surface, but what makes them different from one another? And which one will help cover your oral surgery? Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your benefits.

Dental insurance is an investment in affordable dentistry. You can benefit from reduced rates for the services you need to keep your mouth healthy. With your oral health and general wellness connected, healthy teeth and gums are important. However, less than 3% of people meet or exceed their annual limits. Let’s face it, dental insurance can be confusing. You don’t have to throw money down the drain. Here’s what you need to know to maximize your coverage.

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Buying dental insurance is one of the best things you can do if you care about maintaining a healthy and bright smile—and if you’ve just gained access to these benefits, you’re probably quite eager to use them! However, when it comes to dental insurance, one thing you should always keep in mind concerns waiting periods, as these can influence some of the choices you make when it comes to receiving care. Continue reading to learn more!

Wisdom teeth are a curious thing. You don’t really need them to chew their food effectively, and they usually cause more problems than they solve. So why do you still have wisdom teeth in the first place? Well, the answer is complicated and goes back thousands of years.

If you’re ready to embark on a journey through the history of wisdom tooth evolution, continue reading!

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that generally erupt between the ages of 17-25, but they can make their appearance at any time during adulthood. They once served an important purpose, allowing humans to chew tough foods. However, they aren’t really necessary anymore. Human jaws have narrowed over time, which means there’s less room for them to come in properly. This can lead to overcrowding, infections, and pain. If your wisdom teeth are giving you grief, here’s what might be behind your pain and what can be done to give you relief. 

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From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year’s Eve, there are plenty of fun and exciting things to enjoy during the holiday season. However, if you have oral surgery coming up, or you’ve just undergone treatment, it’s important to know what to do to ensure proper recovery while making the most of the festivities. Keep reading to learn several important tips to help you heal during the holidays.

As the pinnacle of tooth replacements, dental implants offer a wide range of benefits for those missing some or all of their pearly whites. That said, you will have to undergo oral surgery to have them placed in the jawbone. For many people, this can be somewhat intimidating or overwhelming. You might begin to wonder what you should expect to feel from the procedure or during your recovery. If you’re thinking about this, fear not! Here are four reasons you shouldn’t feel fearful about receiving dental implants.

If you need to have a wisdom tooth removed, you can expect a short recovery. Depending on your situation, you may require a simple or surgical extraction. No matter the method, you’ll need to take it easy for a few days to ensure a quick recovery. Here’s how to care for your mouth after your extraction to avoid any complications.

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If you’re like most people, you want to steer clear of certain situations in life like surgery as much as possible. You may even avoid risky behavior that could lead to sickness or injury so that you don’t need to go through surgery. However, some situations are beyond your control, such as needing wisdom tooth extraction.

When you are told that your wisdom teeth need to come out, it’s only natural to question why and to wonder if they really do have to be extracted. Below you’ll find answers to your concerns.