Williamsburg Dental Blog

To those who are unfamiliar with the insurance world, medical and dental insurance may seem interchangeable. They both involve monthly premiums and insurance cards, and both qualify for health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) money. But why are they separate?

Upon closer inspection, you’ll find at least two differences between medical and dental insurance you should know. Otherwise, you could end up leaving your share of $1 billion of unclaimed benefit money going to the dental insurance companies! Keep reading to learn these distinctions and how you can use dental insurance to your advantage.

You used to love having lunch with friends. It’s fun to talk and catch up, but eating in front of other people has started to make you self-conscious since you got dentures years ago. You’ve become accustomed to your prosthetic teeth, but could they give you more?

After hearing and learning a lot about dental implants, you consider talking to your dentist about them. Going into your consultation, you may be nervous about transitioning from dentures to dental implants. What will it be like? How will they feel? How can you make the process go smoothly? Read on to learn more.

What makes a smile healthy? Most people think of strong, white teeth, but they often forget that other half—healthy gums. When gums are sore or inflamed, it can not only be unpleasant but also put your smile at risk of serious consequences.

So, what causes gum soreness and inflammation? What can you do about it? Read on to find out!

When you get dental implants, you can expect them to be successful. In fact, 95 percent of the time, they work perfectly and stay in good condition even 10 years after placement. But that does leave a 5 percent chance of implant failure.

Although rare, dental implant failure does occur, but it usually doesn’t pop up out of the blue; it often develops over time, and there are symptoms and signs that failure is coming. What are the signs that you should watch for? How can you prevent implant failure from sabotaging your smile? Keep reading! 

The ball has dropped, the confetti has been cleaned up, and a new year has started. Although the holidays are over, you have a whole year ahead of you. It can feel like you have all the time in the world to get everything done.

However, one important thing you should try to do early in the year is to visit the dentist. If you want to make 2024 a great year full of smiles, you should think about having a dental checkup and cleaning scheduled sooner than later.

When buying some things like groceries, you can get by without doing much research; however, when it’s an important investment, such as which college to attend, a car, or perfecting your smile, you should probably put a little more effort than usual. In the case of your teeth, they are one of the first features people notice about you, after all.

Just as not every car dealership is the same, every dental practice is unique. You should find the perfect one to get your cosmetic procedure. How can you find the right cosmetic dentist? Check out these five helpful tips.

If you are concerned about your weight, heart health, and just overall wellness, you know that regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. But did you know that it may help prevent one of the most common conditions in the world? Affecting nearly half of American adults over the age of 30, gum disease can seem inevitable, but the truth is that prevention is feasible!

With a daily hygiene routine, regular visits to the dentist, and exercise, you can keep your smile and your body in the best condition possible.

When you hear the word sedative, what comes to mind? You may think about being knocked out for a medical procedure or becoming comatose or delirious with medication. But not all sedatives have this kind of effect on you.

For dental care, nitrous oxide doesn’t make you unconscious—you stay awake the entire time you receive it. It is a gentler sedative, which means it will not put you to sleep. However, that doesn’t mean it’s ineffective. Keep reading to learn how nitrous oxide works and why you should seriously think about getting it for your next dental appointment.

As a young adult, you may think you’re invincible, that nothing bad can touch you—until you get to the dentist’s office. The team tells you that your wisdom teeth, or third molars, are impacted, which means they are at an angle, instead of being vertically straight. Your dentist strongly recommends removing them before they cause problems.

But what kinds of bad things can impacted wisdom teeth lead to? What kinds of issues will extraction prevent? Learn the answers in the post below.

After having a severe toothache, you’re more than ready to be done with treatment and get back to normal life. Your dentist has put a crown on your tooth, but that’s not necessarily the end of the story! It doesn’t mean you can do anything with that crown right away. To learn more about the aftercare for dental crowns, keep reading the information below.