Morgan-Hill Dental Care Blog

Right now, dental offices all over the country have temporarily closed their doors due to health concerns regarding COVID-19. This is naturally done to protect dentists and patients alike from transmission of the virus during certain procedures. Of course, there is an obvious drawback to this decision: you and your loved ones cannot receive your regular dental checkups and cleanings. Fortunately, as long as your household continues excellent oral hygiene practices, you should be able to keep everybody’s smiles safe until you can see your dentist in Gorham again. Here are 3 tips to follow while you’re stuck at home.

With the outbreak of COVID-19, urgent care units and emergency rooms are busier than ever. So, if you have a dental emergency, it’s best to avoid these places and visit your dentist right away. Although most dentists are closed, they can still treat emergencies! Keep reading to learn more about why it’s important to see your dentist for a dental emergency instead of the ER.

What better way to start the new year (and take advantage of your newly reset dental benefits) than by scheduling a dental appointment for the whole family? A regular checkup and cleaning will help you and your loved ones maintain happy, healthy smiles – and if everyone can receive quality care from the same dental practice, so much the better. Read on to learn why you should make arrangements for everyone to see a family dentist in Gorham.

Whether your smile suffers because of major or minor imperfections, your cosmetic dentist in Gorham offers a variety of treatment solutions to help. In 2019, you brushed off the possibility of boosting your self-esteem by repairing your grin. You can turn over a new leaf and get the most out of this new year by restoring your self-esteem and transforming your smile to meet your desires, so you’re proud to show it off. Read on to learn about treatments you can choose from to make you feel more confident in 2020.

During the holiday season, you want to spend time with family and friends, enjoy the festive events and create beautiful memories. What you definitely don’t want to happen, though, is for a dental emergency to flare-up. So you don’t suffer from any unnecessary dental trauma, your emergency dentist in Gorham provides 5 helpful, preventive tips to keep in mind and act upon.

During those special moments in life, one of the most useful tools a family or group of friends can have is a camera. If you have some smile hiccups that need to be addressed, though, the thought of posing for pictures can be a little daunting. As you continue reading, your cosmetic dentist in Gorham discusses three life-changing events that can be made even better with the help of cosmetic dentistry!

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As the end of the year approaches, the days are counting down to more than just New Year’s Eve – the time is also running out on your 2019 dental insurance benefits! Any benefits left unused at the end of December will NOT roll over. You have paid for your insurance coverage, so do not let it go to waste! Fortunately, it is not too late to start dental treatment and maximize your remaining dental insurance benefits. Here is some helpful information from a dentist in Gorham on how to make the most of your insurance plan in the months ahead.

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