Lake Oconee Dental Blog

When it comes to dental health, it pays to build good habits early. In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, here are five simple things you can do now to help ensure your child has a healthy smile for years to come.

Did you know that over two million dental crowns are placed each year? Considering the prevalence of decay, that statistic isn’t too shocking. After all, this restoration is widely known for its ability to seamlessly restore the function and aesthetic of an affected tooth. However, many patients have one important question on their mind: What is a dental crown’s lifespan? Read on to learn the answer!

If you recently signed up for dental insurance, it’s important to know that it’s vastly different from medical insurance. While medical insurance typically pays for treatment as health issues arise, dental insurance primarily covers preventive care, encouraging patients to avoid problems in the first place. However, the specific coverage you’re entitled to will vary greatly from plan to plan. With that being said, here are four helpful things to keep in mind as you begin planning out how to use your dental insurance.

Dental insurance plays a crucial role in helping you care for your teeth and gums. However, if you aren’t familiar with the fine print on your plan, then you may not be utilizing your coverage to the fullest! Unfortunately, this can lead to wasted dollars that could’ve benefited your oral health. To prevent this from happening to you, read on to learn three ways to maximize your dental insurance benefits.

Lake Oconee Dentistry will be hosting Stars, Stripes and Smiles, a free day of dentistry for active and retired military, as well as law enforcement, firefighters, DNR and EMS personnel on Friday, October 30th.

Drs. David and Patti Bradley, Dr. Shelly Pound, Dr. Andrea Feldman and Dr. Don Hudson, as well as Lake Oconee Dentistry hygienists, dental assistants and other team members, will provide event attendees with their choice of a free extraction, filling or cleaning that day.  Dr. David Miller, an oral surgeon and owner of Lake Oconee Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, will also be donating his time, along with his team, in order to help as many people as possible. 

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Whether you’re spending the day visiting some of the city’s beautiful historic buildings, boating on Lake Oconee, or playing a round of golf, a dental injury can occur at any time. When it happens, you may be tempted to enter into panic mode, but you will find it’s best to stay calm and attempt to survey the situation. Is it an emergency? Can it be remedied with an over-the-counter pain reliever or dental wax, or does your injury call for the help of a professional? If you’re unsure when it’s time to seek immediate care for your dental emergency, read on to hear from an expert who can explain.