HIC Dental-Implant & Family Dentistry

Believe it or not, the end of 2022 is only a few months away. As you get ready for the holidays, life is about to get busier, it can be difficult to fit in dental appointments. However, if you haven’t used all of your dental insurance benefits, time is running out. Despite 59% of Americans having insurance coverage, less than 3% meet or exceed their annual limits. If you’ve paid for your policy all year, why not use it? Here are 4 ways to maximize dental insurance benefits to invest in a healthy smile without breaking the bank. 

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If you’ve chosen dental implants to replace your lost teeth, you’ve made a wise investment. They have over a 95% success rate and are proven to last for decades with the right care. Although it’s rare, complications can occur. You’ve probably heard about infections, bone loss, or failed osseointegration threatening their success, but bruxism is also a leading cause of failure. If you have a habit of grinding or clenching your teeth, here’s what you need to know about bruxism and dental implants.

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More than five million Americans have replaced their missing teeth with dental implants, with another half a million getting them each year. Still, there are plenty of misconceptions floating around about this tooth loss treatment. If you’re trying to learn about dental implants, it might be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Keep reading as an implant dentist dispels five common dental implant myths!