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Laughing Gas or Oral Sedation? How They Differ and How the Choice Is Made
Laughing gas is breathed in through a mask and wears off soon after it comes off. Oral sedation is swallowed and takes longer to work. Here is how the two differ and how the choice is made.
Read the articleWhat Decides the Cost of Dentures and Partials?
Denture fees vary widely. Here is what the sources say drives the cost, why adjustments follow, and what to ask about implants and your plan.
Read the articleDoes Insurance Cover Invisalign, and What Decides the Cost?
Whether dental insurance covers Invisalign depends on the plan. Here is how an orthodontic benefit works, what drives the cost, and what to ask before you start.
Read the articleVeneers or Bonding? Which One Fits a Chipped or Uneven Smile
Veneers and bonding differ in how much tooth is changed and how each is made. An exam shows which one fits a chipped or uneven tooth.
Read the articleDental Implant or Bridge? How to Tell Which Fits a Missing Tooth
Neither a dental implant nor a bridge is better for everyone. They differ in what they ask of the teeth beside the gap, of the bone, and of you over time.
Read the articleWhen Is a Toothache an Emergency, and What Can Wait for a Regular Visit?
Swelling that makes it hard to breathe is an emergency. Here is how to sort the rest of the signs, and why a tooth hurts in the first place.
Read the articleWhy a Dentist Recommends a Crown, and What Decides What It Costs
A crown goes around a tooth that has lost too much structure to hold itself together. Here is why dentists recommend one, what drives the cost, and what insurance usually does with it.
Read the articleHow Much Do Dental Implants Cost? What Decides the Number
A dental implant is several pieces of work, and your mouth decides which ones you need. Here is what drives the cost, what insurance usually does with it, and why an honest number comes after the exam.
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