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Understanding a Few Principles Will Help You Navigate Your Dental Insurance Maybe you’ve spent hours poring over your dental insurance policy and have a firm grasp of what it covers and how to get the most benefit from it. Maybe you’re like the 99 percent of us who simply put aside the policy to review at…

With So Many People Infected, Understanding the Connection Between HPV and Oral Cancer is More Important than Ever Oral cancer is on the rise, particularly among younger people, thanks in large part to the spread of the human papilloma virus, or HPV. So understanding the connection between HPV and oral cancer is more important than…

Learn Which You Need: Prophylaxis or Periodontal Teeth Cleaning Maintenance It is a common misconception among dental patients that there is only one kind of teeth cleaning needed to maintain a healthy mouth. But understanding the difference between prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance can help you see why your dentist might recommend one over the other…

Key to a Good Choice is Understanding How Dental Implants Work It’s easy to see why replacing a missing tooth is important for cosmetic and health reasons. A missing tooth, even a back tooth, can negatively affect your appearance by diminishing your smile or changing the shape of your face as well as potentially affecting…

Overcoming Dental Anxiety Using Sedation Dentistry Putting off your dental visit to Downtown Dental Associates because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At our office, Drs. Jake Becker, Stephen Persichetti, Alyse Drakulich, and Ryan Voge and our team offer solutions that allow you to relax, without any pain, so you can keep…