Dental implants are one of the most popular types of tooth replacement solutions. Dental implants are unrivalled in terms of stability and durability. Dental implants don’t rely on healthy natural teeth to support them. Instead, they have an artificial root which is created using a biocompatible titanium post. This post is surgically implanted into the jawbone. Since bone regenerates, it will heal around the implant post to secure it permanently into the structure. This process takes a few months, after which time a custom crown can be used to replace the visible element of the tooth and this is attached to the implant post.

Dental implants require patients to undergo surgery, which necessitates preparation and a recovery period while their mouth heals. Here’s everything that you need to know about what to expect from dental implant surgery recovery.

You may need to wait for the anesthetic and any sedation to wear off

Dental implant surgery is usually carried out using local anesthetic, although in some cases patients may be given sedation too. Depending on what sedation is used, you may need to allow yourself some time after the procedure and may need someone to drive you home and stay with you. The anesthetic may take several hours to wear off and during this time you will need to avoid drinking hot drinks and eating anything so that you don’t inadvertently injure your mouth.

You’ll probably be in some discomfort

Patients will need to prepare for some slight discomfort following their dental implant surgery. Most patients find that over the counter pain medications are enough to keep their discomfort at a tolerable level, but if you do find that you need something stronger, don’t hesitate to speak to your dental implant dentist at Levenson Smile in Worcester, MA. Make sure to take your pain medication as directed for it to be as effective as possible.

You won’t be able to eat your usual diet for a few days

While you probably won’t feel like eating right away and won’t be able to until the anesthetic has worn off, you won’t be able to eat your usual diet of food for at least a few days either. You’ll need to take special care not to disrupt your sutures and your mouth may be slightly swollen and sore, so you will be advised to stick to a soft diet for at least the first 3 or 4 days after surgery, perhaps longer. Your dental implant dentist in Worcester, MA will be able to advise you what you should eat, which could include foods like mashed potatoes, soup, yogurt, and smoothies.

Your mouth may be swollen too

Inflammation and swelling are a natural reaction to any surgery and most often occurs around the sites where incisions have been made. You may wish to hold a cold compress against your face near the incision sites to help counteract swelling, which may also help to reduce discomfort. This should resolve itself within a week or so of your surgery, but if you have any concerns, don’t wait to speak to your dental implant dentist.

Schedule some time off work

While you may feel capable of returning to work fairly quickly, adequate rest and recovery is essential to ensure you heal and recover with minimal complications. Plan to take at least a few days away from work so that you can enjoy some downtime and kickstart the healing process.

Follow your dental implant dentist’s advice

You’ll be issued with a set of very specific post-surgery instructions to follow. These will refer to how to care for your mouth, how to clean around the surgical sites and what you should and shouldn’t do after your dental implant surgery. Make sure that you follow these exactly as directed as these will help to minimize your risk of complications.

If you would like more information about what to expect from dental implant surgery recovery, don’t hesitate to contact our team at Levenson Smile by calling (508) 731-3940.

Each time you breathe, swallow, talk, and chew, you’re using your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It’s formed by the articulation of the jawbone and the temporal bone of your skull. The TMJ allows the opening, closing, and side to side movements of your mouth. Some activities and habits can cause or exacerbate jaw pain and dysfunction. This painful condition is known as TMJ disorder, which occurs when your jaw joints become misaligned. Here are the common causes of TMJ flare-up:

Eating Hard Food. 

Physical Injury. 

Post-Dentist Appointment. 

High-Stress Levels. 

Other Potential Causes. 

Symptoms of a Flare-Up

A TMJ flare-up occurs when you experience new symptoms or your existing symptoms increase in severity all of a sudden. Some of the common signs of a flare-up include jaw pain, throbbing headaches, ear pain, and ringing in the ears. TMJ flare-up may also be indicated by a popping or clicking of your jaw each time you move it to eat or talk and muscle spasms, such as a twitching eye, cheek, or neck. Facial swelling and a tight jaw are also common. So is lockjaw, which happens when you cannot move your jaw until a professional realigns the joint.

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? At Levenson Smile, we can help keep this painful condition from wreaking havoc on your quality of life. Call our office in Worcester, today at (508) 731-3940 to make an appointment.

Halloween may be a little different to usual this year, but chances are that there will still be candy available in abundance. There’s no getting away from the fact that Halloween is the perfect holiday to indulge our sweet tooth and enjoy some of the treats that we might usually stay away from at other times of the year. There are heaps of different candies to choose from, some of which are worse for our teeth than others.

Too much Halloween candy and poor oral hygiene is a dental horror story. This is because sugars in the food we eat combine with the bacteria on our teeth to produce plaque – a thin, clear sticky substance that coats the teeth and contains a weak acid that can erode the enamel of the teeth and cause cavities. Unless the plaque is removed, it can also cause spread onto the gum tissue, causing the onset of gum disease. Gum disease is a progressive, inflammatory condition that can lead to infection, gum recession, jawbone deterioration and tooth loss. Studies have even found a link between advanced gum disease and health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

The effect of Halloween candy on your teeth doesn’t mean that you have to avoid sugary treats altogether, but it does payoff to be mindful about which candy you choose this spooky season. To help you make the best choices for your oral health, here’s what you need to know about some of the most common Halloween candies.
 

Chocolate

Of all the Halloween candies, chocolate is probably the safest to indulge in. This is because it is much more easily removed from the teeth than other types, and a good drink after eating it can remove most of the sugars. Choose dark chocolate where possible, as it contains less sugar than milk chocolate varieties.
 

Hard candies

As you might expect from hard candies, these treats are tough on teeth and have even been known to break them if proper care and attention isn’t afforded. Hard candies also usually need to be sucked to make them smaller, meaning that they are in your mouth much longer and so the sugar has more time to spend damaging your teeth.
 

Sticky/gummy candies

From gummy worms and snakes to sticky eyeballs, these are probably the most common type of Halloween candy. Unfortunately, they are also the worst, and this is because sticky candies are the hardest to remove from the teeth. Unless you brush them right away, the sugars found in these candies will have much longer to interact with the bacteria in your mouth, producing acids that erode the enamel of your teeth.
 

Sour candies

Sour candies are among some of the favorites handed out at Halloween. However, they will leave your mouth with much more than just a serious zing. Sour candies can be very acidic, and this acidity has the potential to weaken and damage the enamel of the teeth, making them more vulnerable to cavities.
 

Sugar free candies

Finally, a Halloween treat that you can seriously get involved in. When possible, always choose sugar-free candies as these will prevent unnecessary damage to your teeth. Xylitol, which is a sugar substitute, has been shown to have anti-cavity benefits, which is one of the reasons why chewing sugar-free gum is considered beneficial for our oral health.

If you are still scared about the prospect of cavities this Halloween, don’t hesitate to call Levenson Smile at (508) 731-3940 to speak to our oral care team who will be frightfully happy to assist you.

Oral hygiene is very important for both children and adults. Cleaning your mouth keeps your teeth from tartar and plaque buildup, and it also removes bacteria that cause cavities and other periodontal diseases. Keeping your mouth clean also protects your gut from harmful bacteria. A clean mouth also smells fresh and looks good. Besides brushing, there are other things that you should do to keep your mouth clean and healthy. Here are some tips on how to have a beautiful smile and good oral hygiene.
 

Brush Your Teeth Like a Pro

Swiping your brush around your mouth for a few seconds is not effective. You need to brush your teeth systematically for effective cleaning. Brush your teeth with a soft and stable brush and good toothpaste. Brush at a 45-degree angle against your gums. Brush with a gentle circular motion on the surface of the tooth. Use back and front brushing motion on the chewing surface. Don’t forget to brush your tongue and rinse properly.
 

Flossing Saves Your Teeth

Even when you brush properly, your teeth have hard-to-reach grooves and spaces. Food and particles in the small spaces between teeth attract bacteria that cause disease and decay. You can also use an interdental cleaner to reach those small spaces and grooves. Flossing your teeth at least once a day gives you clean and healthy teeth.
 

Keep off Those Sweets

If you have a sweet tooth, your teeth are in danger. Some harmful bacteria living in your mouth release an acidic substance after they digest it. These acids corrode your enamel away. They cause cavities and other periodontal diseases. Do not take in too many foods that contain too much sugar. If you have to indulge, gargle some warm water and brush your teeth as soon as you can.
 

Invest in a Good Mouthwash

Gargling mouthwash after brushing your teeth can make you feel like a fire-consuming acrobat sometimes. However, mouthwash is good for controlling those pesky bacteria in your mouth. A good mouthwash should also reduce acidity in your mouth to prevent enamel corrosion. Mouthwash also keeps your mouth smelling fresh.
 

Do Not Smoke

Smoking tabacco is detrimental to your overall health. It is bad for your lungs and your blood. Smoke from tobacco discolors your teeth and forms black tartar around your gums. It causes a periodontal disease that results in tooth loss. It can even cause oral and lung cancer.
 

Keep Your Dental Appointments

Many people do not look forward to a dental appointment. If you want healthy and beautiful teeth, you should do your very best to attend regular dental appointments. Routine dental visits keep your teeth and gums in check. Your visits should ensure that you get a comprehensive oral exam so that you can fix any problems without a delay. Ask your dentist  in Worcester for additional useful oral hygiene tips.
 

Eat a Balanced Diet

The food that you consume plays a big role in how your entire body system functions. Stay away from processed sugars and starches. Acidic food is also bad for your teeth. Take lots of calcium-rich foods. Eat fresh veggies and fruits. If you eat food that discolors your teeth, rinse immediately with warm water. Limit your coffee intake and drink lots of water.

For more information on oral health, visit Levenson Smile in Worcester, Massachusetts or call us at (508) 731-3940 to schedule an appointment.

Having a good smile boosts confidence and self-esteem. Having gaps in your mouth can be both embarrassing and challenging. When you have too many gaps in your teeth, chewing becomes a challenge. Modern technology has helped people who lose teeth from disease, age, and accidents. The evolution of dental implants has helped many people retain the function of their teeth.
 

Dental implants are surgical teeth implanted in the patient’s jaw. A titanium root is screwed in the bone where a tooth has been extracted. A crown or bridge is then installed on the titanium root, mimicking a natural tooth. Dental implants come with many benefits. Here are some of the benefits of treating tooth loss with dental implants.
 

Dental Implants Are Easy to Blend In

The best thing about dental implants is that they look like natural teeth. The prosthetic tooth, made from porcelain, is flush with the gumline. It is secured safely on the jaw with the titanium screw. It fits in well with your other teeth giving you a flawless smile.
 

You Have a Natural Bite

Dental implants look and work the same way your original teeth work. Biting and chewing your food feels natural. You do not have to take extra precautions biting hard foods. The titanium screw holds the crown in place and secures your prosthetic tooth.
 

Dental Implants Look Good

When there are gaps in your mouth, your gum and jawbone recedes. This gives you hollow-looking cheeks adding years to your look. Dental implants keep the jawbone strong. Your gums do not recede and you keep your face from looking sunken.
 

They Don’t Get Cavities

The good thing about dental implants is that you don’t have to worry about cavities. The tooth is made from synthetic material that is free from decay. With the proper care, you keep your dental implants for many years after installation.
 

They Are Easy to Maintain

The maintenance of dental implants is not complicated. All you have to do is brush them in the morning and evening. Just like natural teeth, they can attract tartar and plaque if not cleaned properly. Maintain the same cleaning routine that you have for natural teeth.
 

They Don’t Alter Your Speech

Some dental correction procedures can give you unusual speech. Dentures, retainers, and braces can alter how you speak. With dental implants, you speak as normally as you do with your original teeth. Your dental physician maps your mouth and gives you an implant that looks like your original tooth. Therefore, you have no worries about sounding unusual.
 

They Don’t Hurt Your Mouth

Sometimes, dentures and retainers can make your mouth sore. They slip around and cause friction in the soft tissue of your mouth. Some dentures require strong adhesives that can irritate your mouth. With dental implants, your gum, tongue, and soft palate are safe.
 

They Support Adjacent Teeth

When a tooth is extracted, the balance between the remaining teeth is interrupted. The tooth on the opposite jawbone grows too long and can cause spaces in your bite. The adjacent teeth to where the gap is are unstable and unsupported. With dental implants, you fill the gap and retain a balance between all your teeth.
 

For more information on dental implants, call our dental office in Worcester at (508) 731-3940 to speak with the friendly team at Levenson Smile and schedule an appointment.

Your smile can reveal a lot about your oral health. Smoking, certain drinks and foods, enamel erosion, and dental hygiene can discolor and dull your teeth. If you fail to take proper care of your teeth, they can suffer permanent damage and stains. Brownish or yellow teeth can leave you feeling self-conscious and embarrassed about your mouth.
 

Having your dentist whiten your teeth can lead to many benefits. Professional teeth whitening is an effective treatment that can get rid of years of dental stains. It can help reveal a more rejuvenated and vibrant smile.
 

What Is Professional Teeth Whitening?

You can undergo professional teeth whitening in many ways. You will also find many different teeth-whitening products on the market. Some products only get rid of surface stains through chemical and physical reactions. Some whitening methods involve bleaching your teeth to remove surface stains. Others involve lasers to get rid of surface and deep stains.
 

Causes of Teeth Sensitivity After Professional Whitening

Professional teeth whitening is a safe procedure. However, it can leave you with teeth sensitivity for a short while. Gaining a beautiful smile can help you feel awesome and boost your self-confidence. Yet, you may be wondering whether it is worth the pain. Tooth sensitivity can be uncomfortable and frustrating. However, tooth sensitivity cannot lead to permanent teeth damage. Also, it does not last for long. If it continues for too long, you should consult your dentist.
 

Before you decide not to undergo professional whitening due to the fear of teeth sensitivity, you should understand what causes sensitivity. You should also know that there are products out there formulated to deal with tooth sensitivity.
 

Achieving a stunning smile does not have to be a painful experience. Most over-the-counter whitening products and dentists use hydrogen peroxide as an active ingredient. Your teeth may be sensitive to peroxide. During the whitening procedure, teeth may start to ache. This would make you experience some sensitivity when eating or drinking cold or hot products.
 

The bleaching solution the dentist uses to brighten your teeth may cause tooth sensitivity. This solution removes minerals from your teeth enamel, which turns them temporarily porous. This exposes microtubules, also called dentinal tubules, within your teeth. These are microscopic channels leading from the surface to the center of your teeth.
 

When exposed, dental nerves, housed at the center of your teeth, become sensitive. However, within a few days, tooth sensitivity will start to resolve. This is thanks to the gradual restoration of minerals in your teeth.

The degree of tooth sensitivity you experience depends on the whitening technique you undergo. It will also depend on the bleaching product used to whiten your teeth and how your teeth respond to the product. Professional whitening will not cause any permanent damage to the structure of the enamel of your teeth.
 

Before considering professional teeth whitening, you should go in for a dental consultation. At Levenson Smile, we aim to change lives through high-quality dentistry. To learn more about our professional teeth-whitening services, call us at (508)731-3940. Feel free to visit our offices in Worcester, Massachusetts.

People who wear traditional dentures understand that they need to deal with certain things. Sometimes, they appear to have hollow or gaunt cheeks due to bone atrophy caused by tooth loss. Sunken-in cheeks can make you appear older than you actually are. Fortunately, there is an innovative option that is helping people achieve a younger look.
 

Fountain of Youth (FOY^®) dentures offer a great alternative to traditional dentures. They do this by strategically plumping out your cheeks and facial features to give you a more youthful appearance.
 

How FOY Dentures Work

Before exploring the advantages of these dentures, it is important to know how they work. Traditional dentures fit well if your mouth is not moving. However, to function properly, your mouth needs to move freely. FOY treatment option uses state-of-the-art neuromuscular dentistry to design dentures. These prostheses properly accommodate the mouth’s orofacial muscles, nerves, and soft tissue.
 

These dentures allow users to speak, eat, and chew food comfortably. In terms of aesthetics, these dentures tend to achieve amazing results. They look so natural that few people would believe that they are not the real thing. In addition to making you look younger, they are more comfortable and functional than traditional dentures.
 

Top Benefits of FOY Dentures

Functional Benefits

Dental technicians cast regular dentures from a single dental impression. Afterward, the dentist adjusts the prosthesis to fit his or her patient better, based on facial muscles and soft tissue movements. When it comes to the FOY dentures, there is no guesswork in the fabrication process.
 

Digital diagnostic imaging captures the patient’s dental arches. It shows how his or her mouth moves when talking, smiling, and chewing. Therefore, the patient gets fully personalized dentures that accommodate his or her mouth movements for a perfect fit.
 

Neuromuscular Benefits

Bone atrophy will take place over time if your jaw no longer has teeth roots. Therefore, people who have traditional dentures take them for readjustment every so often. These readjustments aim to keep pace with the gradual changes in the underlying jawbone.
 

Fabrication of traditional dentures is not as precise as that of FOY dentures. Therefore, they exert uneven pressure on the jawbone and gums. On the other hand, these dentures have an evenly distributed bite force. This is important because it stalls bone degeneration. Also, due to their superior fit, they are more comfortable than traditional dentures.
 

Aesthetic Benefits and Facial Rejuvenation

Many people undergo dermal filler injections and plastic surgery to reduce signs of aging. Instead of spending most of your hard-earned cash on cosmetic surgery, consider what FOY dentures can do for you.
 

Due to their comfortable and precise fit, the hollowed and sunken areas of your face will fill in once more. This will result in a more youthful, smoother look. These dentures can also help create a redefined and stronger jawline, smoother cheeks, and fuller lips. They can also minimize the appearance of turkey neck, wrinkles, jowls, and folds.
 

At Levenson Smile, we believe that every patient deserves a beautiful, healthy smile. We do much more than provide dental care. We do so with a commitment to excellence and great passion. To request an appointment, call us on (508)731-3940. You can also visit our offices in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Periodontal maintenance is a type of specialized dental cleaning procedure to clean your teeth. It works to address the needs of those who have previous cases of periodontal disease.

What Is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease refers to an infection of the structures around your teeth. These structures include your gums, alveolar bone, and periodontal ligament. This disease occurs when bacteria from plaque invades your gum tissues. This bacterial buildup can lead to severe irritation and inflammation. During the earliest stage of periodontal disease, the infection attacks your gums. In more severe cases, the infection affects all tissues.

Without treatment, it can lead to bone loss and systemic health issues. People diagnosed with periodontal disease need to undergo periodontal maintenance.

How Is Periodontal Maintenance Different From Regular Teeth Cleaning?

Periodontal maintenance is somewhat the same as a routine dental cleaning. But, there is one main difference. Regular teeth cleaning is a preventative dental care measure. Periodontal maintenance is a prescribed dental care procedure. It is necessary to keep periodontitis cases from progressing.

·      Routine Teeth Cleaning. During prophylaxis, your dental hygienist will scale and polish your teeth. This is to remove all visible tartar that has built up above your gumline. This procedure is performed when your gums are healthy. It is often recommended at least once a year to prevent any dental problems.

·      Periodontal Maintenance. Like routine teeth cleaning, this specialized cleaning procedure also removes tartar buildup. But, periodontal maintenance is prescribed to fight periodontal disease. Here, your dental hygienist will not only get rid of tartar buildup above your gumline. He or she will also use scaling and root planing to remove excess plaque from deep between your teeth and gums. If an infection is present, your dental hygienist will check the depth of your gum pockets. He or she then sprays these openings with antiseptic medications. Periodontal maintenance is only prescribed after you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease. This type of cleaning is often recommended every few months. Periodontal maintenance prevents further bacterial growth and maintains gum health.

Do You Need Periodontal Maintenance?

There is no permanent cure for periodontitis. But, regular treatment is necessary to keep it from advancing. If you have bleeding gum tissues and gum pockets deeper than four millimeters, go for periodontal maintenance. It is also useful for those who have bone loss or exposed roots. Additionally, periodontal maintenance is highly recommended for patients who have gone through periodontal surgery or root planing to treat periodontitis.

Your periodontal maintenance appointment will include the following:

·      Review of your dental and medical history.
 

·      A periodontal exam.
 

·      Measurement of your periodontal pockets.
 

·      Oral screening.
 

·      Tooth cleaning and polishing.
 

·      Dental hygiene instructions.

Have you recently been diagnosed with periodontitis? Don’t wait for bacteria to build up and become pathogenic. We, at Levenson Smile, can help you get a fresher breath and restore your confidence. Visit our clinic today in Worcester, Massachusetts, and we will be happy to help you with your dental care needs. Call us at (508) 731-3940 to schedule an appointment.

If you have unsightly stains on your teeth, perhaps it’s time to finally get rid of them. Fortunately, there are two well-known processes that deal with such stains: KoR and Zoom whitening. While both are effective, only one yields more benefits than the other. If you are thinking about undergoing stain removal from your teeth, here’s what sets KoR apart from Zoom.
 

KoR

If you have already tried numerous teeth-whitening products, but still haven’t achieved our desired outcome, KoR is what experts would recommend for you. This teeth-whitening treatment is ideal if you have extremely sensitive teeth since KoR’s desensitizing agents block the openings of dentinal tubules as the whitening process happens and prevents discomfort due to sensitivity.
 

KoR-seal trays can help your teeth achieve active whitening at a minimum of 6 hours. Other tray whitening procedures only give active whitening that only lasts about 25 to 35 minutes.
 

Most teeth-whitening treatments are repetitive, short-term, and expensive. KoR is more preferred by many because it’s the only teeth-whitening treatment that yields permanent results. According to dental experts, since this treatment re-oxygenates the teeth while eliminating discoloration and staining, KoR is the only teeth-whitening system that can even whiten teeth that have been damaged by tetracycline.
 

Part of KoR’s uniqueness is its classification as both an at-home and in-clinic treatment. Your dentist will give you the initial treatments at the clinic followed by a whitening gel you will apply nightly at home. When you finish your gel treatments, you should start wearing your KoR-seal trays once a month. These special trays are thin and comfortable to wear, so they won’t interrupt your sleep.

 

Zoom

Zoom whitening is a teeth-bleaching treatment used widely around the world. It aims to lighten your dentin and enamel discoloration. The in-clinic Zoom procedure makes use of the Zoom Advanced Power Lamp that is believed to hasten the bleaching treatment.
 

Zoom takes almost one hour to complete and begins by covering the gums and lips to help expose your teeth completely. Your dentist or the dental assistant will then apply the Zoom hydrogen peroxide whitening gel on your teeth. As the Zoom light penetrates your teeth, it breaks up the discoloration and stains. This light exposure on your gel-coated teeth will last for fifteen minutes and there will be three 15-minute sessions total so you would have to devote 45 minutes to the procedure. If you have anxiety or an extreme gag reflex, Zoom may not be the teeth-whitening procedure for you.

 

As you can see, the KoR teeth-whitening system is better than Zoom in terms of convenience and results. If you are thinking of having your teeth whitened effectively, we at Levenson Smile recommend KoR. If you want to learn more about the KoR teeth-whitening treatment, feel free to visit our clinic in Worcester, Massachusetts or call us at (508) 731-3940 with any questions or to set up an appointment.

Your dentist is your professional partner when it comes to caring your teeth and oral health. Not only are they there for you to call upon if you feel that there may be a problem, such as if you are experiencing dental pain or you have a loose tooth, but they are also there to help prevent problems from occurring in the first place. As a trained and experienced professional, they will regularly monitor your teeth and gums to ensure that they are in the best possible condition and this allows them to spot and treat potential problems early on, before they have severe repercussions for your oral and general health and wellbeing. 

As they play such an important role in your care, it is important that you choose a great dentist who has all of the necessary training and experience, but also the compassion, dedication, and commitment needed to support your dental health. Here are our top tips on how to choose the right dentist.  
 

Ask for recommendations

Asking for recommendations is one of the best ways to draw up a shortlist of potential dentists. Ask local friends, family or colleagues who they go to and whether or not they would recommend them. Personal experiences are generally much more reliable than reviews read online and can form a great jumping-off point from which to research potential dentists in greater depth. 
 

Check their qualifications and training

Although you may automatically think that all dentists will have completed the necessary education and training, it is still beneficial to check out their qualifications and training. You should also ensure that they are licensed to practice within your state. Since the technology and techniques used in dentistry are constantly evolving, it is also worthwhile asking what their processes are for the continued education of the dentists within the practice and what technologies they have invested in. 
 

Convenience and accessibility

Fitting in a dental appointment can be tricky when you have a busy schedule, but they should still be considered a priority. Therefore, it makes sense to choose a dentist who has the office hours and location that is most convenient for you. It could be near home, your job or operate at weekends, whatever it is that works best so that you can fit appointments in your life at regular intervals. They should work with you, not against you.
 

Affordability

Some dentistry treatments and procedures can become expensive and being able to manage the cost of the work you need is essential if you are to keep your mouth and teeth healthy. However, bear in mind that the cheapest treatment is rarely the best. We recommend that you choose the best dentist that you can afford. Many dentists accept various forms of insurance and payment plans in order to allow patients to access the care that they need. 
 

Visit in person

You can obtain a whole heap of information about dental practices by looking online, but it isn’t until you visit in person that you can get a real feel for the environment, the staff and the way in which you will be treated if you become a patient there. The office should be clean, welcoming and comfortable, and the staff reassuring, knowledgeable and friendly. This is particularly important if you have any sort of dental anxiety. Trust your instincts and if you feel that a dentist or practice isn’t quite right for you, consider another. 

For more advice on choosing the right dentist, please speak to our experienced and dedicated dental team here at Levenson Smile at 855-849-8255.