Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Monday, March 26, 2018
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Toothpaste Phobia, It’s a Real Thing!
Are you scared to
brush your teeth? You are not alone, toothpaste phobia is a real thing and many
people are afraid to brush their teeth. Toothpaste phobia is especially high
amongst young children with sensitive taste buds and teeth. South Charlotte Dentistry
wants to help you better understand the fear and provide tips for coping with
the disorder.
Sometimes, children have a hard time gaining interest in
brushing their teeth. As a kid, they would much rather continue playing than
have to brush their teeth. This lack of interest can cause them to act scared
and they are simple not interested. To encourage children to brush their teeth
it is essential to make it fun, turn it in to a game, distract them, really
whatever makes them do it. There are many unique toothbrushes that can help a
child actually enjoy brushing their teeth. If this doesn’t work, get creative.
Brush the child’s teeth while their minds are occupied. Maybe while they are
watching TV, reading, or even bathing.
The taste! That’s a big one! Children often have very
sensitive taste buds and can be rather picky when it come to the way things
taste. Many children dislike mint flavored toothpaste. They may complaint that
it is “too hot.” Try using a very simple toothpaste with a fruit flavor. If this
doesn’t help, go toothpaste free. You actually don’t need toothpaste for
brushing to be effective. Toothpaste is just the cherry on top. It doesn’t
actually clean your teeth, it just make your breath fresher and there may be
some whitening perks. Brushing without toothpaste will still help remove the
plaque.
Finally, many children have very sensitive mouths. When
brushing it may cause the child to gag. This make brushing their teeth very
unpleasant. To help with this we recommend using a small toothbrush and
breathing through the nose.
If you or your child have a phobia of toothpaste or brushing
your teeth we would love to speak with you about ways that we can help. South Charlotte Dentistry can many tips for patients that experience dental anxiety.
Call and schedule your appointment today.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Now Accepting New Insurance Polices: Check Out Our New Dental Membership Service!
At South Charlotte Dentistry,
our goal is to help you get the dental care you need. We know dental services
can be expensive and can provide you with the best resources for a financial
plan. Dental insurance is a hot topic that people are often concerned about. We
currently accept most major insurance plans and have recently expanded our
resources by offering dental memberships through Kleer.
Kleer is a dental membership service that works a lot like
dental insurance for those who do not have an insurance plan. These
comprehensive plans is designed to meet your specific needs at an affordable
cost, without the hassle of dental insurance. This means no copays and no
deductibles. This dental membership also means that there will be no denial of
claims, pre-approvals, or annual maximums. Once you enroll, your benefits begin
immediately.
The Kleer dental membership has several different plans. The
different plans cover preventative dental care needs and also include discounts
on other procedures. The different plans include:
·
Child Complete – For children 13 and younger
o
$264 a year or $22 a month
o
2 checkups a year, fluoride treatment, and 20
percent off all other services
o
2 Professional cleanings
o
2 Regular exams
o
1 Fluoride treatment
o
X-rays (as needed)
o
1 Emergency exam
·
Child Start – For children 13 and younger
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$192 a year or $16 a month
o
1 checkup a year, fluoride, and 20 percent off
all other services
o
1 Professional cleaning
o
1 Regular exam
o
1 Fluoride treatment
o
X-rays (as needed)
o
1 Emergency exam
·
Adult Complete – For ages 14 and older
o
$348 a year or $29 a month
o
2 checkups a year and 20 percent off all other
services
o
2 Professional cleanings
o
2 Regular exams
o
2 Oral screenings
o
X-rays (as needed)
o
1 Emergency exam
·
Adult Start – For ages 14 and older
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$228 a year or $19 a month
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1 checkup and 20 percent off all services
o
1 Professional cleaning
o
1 Regular exam
o
1 Oral screening
o
X-rays (as needed)
o
1 Emergency exam
·
Perio
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$516 a year or $43 a month
o
2 checkups, 3 Perio treatments, and 20 percent
off all other services
o
3 Perio maintenance
o
2 Regular exams
o
2 Oral screenings
o
X-rays (as needed)
o
1 Emergency exam
If you would like to learn more about the dental insurance
plans we accept or are interested in joining the Kleer dental membership service,
give South Charlotte Dentistry
a call at 704.759.0908.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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