Medicare generally covers dental procedures when they are necessary for the treatment of a medical condition or procedure.

Medicare Covered Dental Services when they are necessary for the treatment of a medical condition or procedure.

Wisdom teeth can cause an issue when there is not enough room for them in your mouth or when they are coming in at a weird angle. Sometimes they may come in completely without any issues but are too far back in the mouth to keep cleaning, creating a breeding ground for bacteria.

Alternatives to Amalgam Fillings. Dr. Paul with Zak Dental discusses alternatives to amalgam fillings. He speaks about direct composite restorations, indirect ceramic restorations and other alternatives to dental fillings.

Nutrition and Oral Health. Dr. H. Kopel speaks about the importance of the  nutrition for the health of your teeth and gums.

Full mouth X-rays, also known as panoramic radiographs or orthopantomograms (OPGs), provide a comprehensive view of the entire mouth, including teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures.

Because, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are indicated for the relief of preoperative and postoperative pain.  Therefore, these drugs can manage the pain of procedures that create an inflammatory response. Inflammatory response is what activates the pain-producing mediators in tissue.

Diabetes and Cavities. Learn how diabetes can affect your teeth health and trigger cavities in your mouth.

Learn about the need for space maintainers in children when a young child loses a baby tooth prematurely, and what are the effects of not placing spacers on time.

Scaling and root planing (SRP) is a common dental procedure used to treat gum disease. SRP involves cleaning the teeth below the gum line to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria that contribute to gum inflammation and infection.