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Plan Now To Maximize Dental Insurance Benefits

Thursday, October 15, 2015

We are getting close to the end of the year and now is the time to schedule needed dental treatment in order to maximize your dental insurance benefits.

Most dental plans offer a maximum dollar amount of coverage each year, by scheduling your appointments appropriately you can take advantage of the maximum coverage from your plan.

Dr. Mogell is an in-network provider for PPO plans with Delta Dental, United Healthcare and Dentemax. We are not an HMO provider for any of these plans.

Our schedule for November and December of 2015 is filling up quickly.

If you have crowns, fillings or other dental care that you have been putting off now is the time to contact our Boca Raton dentist office at 561-394-9000 to schedule your appointment. Our staff will be happy to work with you to maximize your dental insurance benefit.

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5 Things To Eat For Healthy Teeth

Monday, October 12, 2015

There is a long list of things that we eat that are bad for our smiles, but there are a lot of things we can eat that can improve the health of our teeth.

Crunchy vegetables like carrots and celery are natures toothbrush. Chewing these actually removes plaque from the teeth and stimulates saliva production. Saliva does two things, it washes away debris in the mouth and helps control the bacteria that cause cavities.
Cheese. Dairy products like cheese are full of calcium, but cheese is great for your smile in another way. It can stop cavities. Certain cheeses, like cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella and Monterey Jack help balance the pH levels in the mouth. Since cavity formation flourishes in an acidic environment this is a huge boost for oral health. But there is more good news about cheese, when the calcium and phosphorous in cheese combine with saliva, the reaction actually restores minerals to the teeth helping them stay strong.
Almonds pack a huge nutritional boost to teeth. Teeth need a combination of phosphorous for bone formation, vitamin D and magnesium to absorb calcium, vitamin B to prevent mouth sores and vitamins C and potassium to maintain strong gum tissue. Almonds are packed with all of these nutrients.
Chocolate. But wait, isn't candy bad for teeth? The answer is usually yes because of the sugar but cocoa contains polyphenols that actually protect teeth from decay. Cocoa extracts have been shown to work as well as fluoride to strengthen teeth.
Tea. A cup of tea is relaxing and it is great for teeth. Black or green tea is a rich source of many micronutrients that reduce gum disease. A 2004 Rutgers University study showed that antioxidants called catechins, found in green tea, reduced gum inflammation.

You are what you eat and choosing wisely can improve your overall health and the health of your smile!

Please contact the Boca Raton office of cosmetic and general dentist Dr. Kenneth A. Mogell today to find out more about keeping your smile healthy. We can be reached at 561-394-9000.

Labels: gum disease, tooth decay

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Headaches? It Could Be Your Jaw

Thursday, October 08, 2015

Do you suffer from frequent headaches? Headache is a common symptom for patients who are experiencing temporomandibular joint dysfunction, commonly called TMJ.

The jaw joint (TMJ) is one of the most complicated joints in the human body. Not only does it allow the jaw to move forward and backward, but up and down and side to side. This complicated joint is susceptible to damage from accidents, teeth grinding, poor bite and damaging personal habits.

Auto accidents or slip and fall accidents can damage the jaw joint. Many times, this damage will heal with proper care and leave no long term problems.

Patients with an incorrect bite due to old dental work or teeth misalignment can find relief from TMJ pain by correcting these conditions.

Patients who grind their teeth, a condition called bruxism, place a great deal of pressure on the jaw joint. The constant grinding can also crack or break teeth leading to expensive dental restoration. A specially designed orthotic can be used to protect teeth and keep the jaw joint in a position that minimizes stress on the muscles and joint.

Find out how to relieve your headache pain by contacting Dr. Kenneth A. Mogell in Boca Raton, FL today at 561-394-9000.

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