Dental Insurance Expiration Dates: What You Need to Know
“Doesn’t my insurance pay for that?” “Is my dental treatment covered by my insurance plan?” “How much will my insurance cover?” As we approach the end of the year, it’s important to understand that your unused dental insurance benefits won’t “roll over” into the next. This can work in (or against) your advantage. Benefits Reset […]
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Dry Mouth Over the Holidays?
Xerostomia — better known as “dry mouth” — can lead to irritating side-effects like bad breath and an increased risk of tooth decay. It’s caused by a lack of saliva flow and can leave you constantly feeling the urge to sip on something. If dry mouth tends to flare up more this time of the […]
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Is it Possible to Reverse Tooth Decay?
If you’ve browsed the internet long enough (particularly websites like Pinterest or YouTube) there’s a good chance you’ve seen people claim to offer advice on DIY cavity treatments. Unfortunately, cavity treatment at home is not something that you can actually do. Once tooth decay creates a physical hole in your tooth, the only way to […]
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Gum Disease And The Impact on Respiratory Health
When you inhale pollution or the smoke of tobacco products, it damages your lungs. But what about if you inhale bacteria…from your mouth? Over time, scientists have determined that having active periodontal (gum) disease raises a person’s risk of respiratory disease. Everything from pneumonia to COVID-19 infections can be more severe if you have co-existing […]
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Four Enhancements for Beautiful Teeth
Looking to spruce up your smile? Here are four cosmetic dentistry options you might want to consider: Take Home Teeth Whitening Drastically whiten your teeth in the convenience of your own home. Our customized bleaching trays hold professional grade gel (stronger than what you can buy online or over the counter) to remove deep stains […]
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Children’s Dentistry Services
Are you looking for a pediatric dentist in Marietta? Dental Care Center at Kennestone offers quality family and children’s dentistry in one location. So instead of bringing everyone in your household to separate providers, our general and family practice can see them in one place! Dental Checkups for Kids With early preventative care from a […]
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What Our Marietta Dentist is Doing to Keep Patients Safe During COVID-19
Dental Care Center at Kennestone is committed to providing safe, quality care for our patients in an environment that protects your family and our staff. Here’s what we’re doing to make that possible: Reduced Staff On-Site Right now, we’re not scheduling routine or elective procedures, such as cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, or care that can be […]
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Common Emergency Dental Treatments | Marietta
At Dental Care at Kennestone, our Marietta dental team is currently practicing “social distancing” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we’re still available to provide essential care services such as same-day emergency treatments. But what warrants itself as a dental emergency? Some of the most common scenarios where we might need to see you include […]
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What Medical History Should You Share with Your Dentist?
When visiting the dentist and being asked about your medical history, do you avoid going into detail because you feel like most past and current issues are irrelevant? If so, you may be surprised to learn how helpful it is for your dental team to know the specifics about your medical details. Important Health Information […]
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