Concerns about medical care and insurance dominate our collective conscious these days. Every person has an opinion, and chances are they’re ready, and often all too willing, to tell you about it. Dental insurance coverage is usually overlooked in these national discussions but since oral health affects overall health, it certainly shouldn’t be left out! […]
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What Do I Do If I Have a Dental Emergency Abroad?
You’re traveling abroad, having the time of your life, and then suddenly it starts to rain on your parade: you have a dental emergency, far from home and your regular dentist — it’s a traveler’s nightmare! Don’t let a toothache, or any other dental emergency, ruin your trip. Here’s how to handle a dental emergency […]
Home Remedies for Bad Breath
Is bad breath causing a stink in your relationships? Sometimes you can actually taste the staleness in your own breath, but other times, you may not even be aware of the foul odor until someone close to you lets you in on the harsh truth. Don’t worry — we have some home remedies you can […]
How to Tell If You Have a Cavity
Nobody wants to go the dentist and find out they have a cavity. But spotting one as soon as possible is much better than letting it go by unnoticed and untreated. When cavities get worse, they can cause a toothache, result in an infection, and even get so severe that they lead to tooth loss. […]
How Preventative Dentistry Can Save You Money in the Long Run
Some people might avoid visiting the dentist at all costs. They forego regular checkups, cleanings, and X-rays, and they only come in when they’re in pain or something serious happens. While they think they’re cutting dental expenses, all they’ve really done is put it off for a time and maybe even run up more costly […]
Denture Care Tips
If you have dentures, you might be thinking that you’re mostly off the hook as far as oral hygiene goes, but that’s not the case! To keep them clean, free from stains, and looking their best (to keep you looking your best, of course!) you have to establish a proper denture care routine. At Middletown […]
Skip Dental Insurance with Our Dental Savers Plan
Are you skipping routine dental care, or, even worse, avoiding needed treatments due to the cost of dental care and a lack of dental insurance? Are you having trouble fitting dental care into your family’s budget? Middletown Commons Family Dental can help. We want to make dental care affordable for everyone, whether they have insurance […]
5 Signs You May Have Bruxism
Bruxism, another term for grinding or clenching your teeth, is nothing to ignore. Seeing as the condition can happen during the day or night, with or without a person’s awareness, we want to suggest what to look for. Here are 5 Signs You May Have Bruxism. From the office of Dr. Ward and our team here […]
Is Your Smile Aging You? Here are 3 Tricks to Change That!
When you think of anti-aging techniques for your face, you often consider creams, lotions and pills to help reverse the aging process. But you may not always consider that the appearance of your teeth can make a big difference in how young you look. As you age, your teeth become more worn-looking and discolored, which […]
What to do in a Dental Emergency
Dental emergencies can happen to anyone at any time, and can range from the relatively minor, such as a chipped tooth, to something much more serious, such as a broken or knocked-out tooth. It is very important that you know what to do when you have a dental emergency. One first step you can take […]