We know many of our clients enjoy the benefit of dental insurance. Did you know that if you do not use all of your benefits for the year the insurance company gets to keep your money? Did you also know that only 20% of you people who have insurance use it?
There is only about 12 weeks left in 2010. We have to take out about two of those due to the holidays. We really only have about 10 weeks left. You can utilize your benefits or donate it to those insurance companies. Have you ever noticed that most of the big buildings in most cities are owned by insurance companies??? How do you think they pay for those buildings?? Could it the unused money from your benefits???
Here at Mauismiles we are not anti-insurance. We just think that you should spend your hard earned money and employers money on keeping yourselves healthy.
Our Hygienists are so popular that we are already running out of spots for 2010, and some people are being pushed into 2011. I always suggest making your next appointment before you leave. Even if you don't know your schedule it is much easier to get you in if we can trade your appointment with someone else. I would suggest for those that do not have an appointment for 2010 or 2011, that you call and make an appointment as soon as possible to reserve your spots and utilize your benefits.
We also will be having something new in 2011 for our patients that don't have insurance or have lost their benefits, due to the economy or change of employment. This is something new that will make it easier to obtain optimal oral health. I will have more on that in a later blog.
Thanks and keep Smiling
James Merrett DDS and the Mauismiles team
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Back to School
Back to school or Fall Cleaning
We are all familiar with back to school time. I used to love a commercial I used to see with parents shopping for school supplies singing "It's the most wonderful time of the year". When the kids go back to school it is a great way to get yourself organized and back on track. Out with the old; in with the new. Time to straighten up for the rest of the year and get things looking good again.
While you are in the mood for getting back on track, why not consider your dental health schedule? As part of getting organized this time of the year, I suggest you make your schedule for cleanings and exams.
Regular cleanings are the best way to ensure that plaque build up does not damage your teeth or gums. Your daily brushing routine gives you a good basis for a healthy mouth, but professional cleanings give you a deep cleaning necessary to avoid gum disease and weakened teeth enamel.
Your annual exam is important for a variety of health reasons. One of the most important reasons for regularly scheduled exams is to have a proper oral cancer screening. This painless screening for the first signs of oral cancer is just as important as any skin cancer screening you would get at your primary care physician or dermatologist.
So, as part of your "Back to School" and organization, why not plan out cleanings and exams for yourself and your family members? It’s a great way to prioritize your dental health. If you have any questions about any of this, especially oral cancer screening, please feel free to contact me today.
We are all familiar with back to school time. I used to love a commercial I used to see with parents shopping for school supplies singing "It's the most wonderful time of the year". When the kids go back to school it is a great way to get yourself organized and back on track. Out with the old; in with the new. Time to straighten up for the rest of the year and get things looking good again.
While you are in the mood for getting back on track, why not consider your dental health schedule? As part of getting organized this time of the year, I suggest you make your schedule for cleanings and exams.
Regular cleanings are the best way to ensure that plaque build up does not damage your teeth or gums. Your daily brushing routine gives you a good basis for a healthy mouth, but professional cleanings give you a deep cleaning necessary to avoid gum disease and weakened teeth enamel.
Your annual exam is important for a variety of health reasons. One of the most important reasons for regularly scheduled exams is to have a proper oral cancer screening. This painless screening for the first signs of oral cancer is just as important as any skin cancer screening you would get at your primary care physician or dermatologist.
So, as part of your "Back to School" and organization, why not plan out cleanings and exams for yourself and your family members? It’s a great way to prioritize your dental health. If you have any questions about any of this, especially oral cancer screening, please feel free to contact me today.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
PREGNANCY AND ORAL HEALTH
PREGNANCY AND ORAL HEALTH
Did you know that pregnancy is a time to take extra special care of your teeth and gums? Your oral health can affect the general and dental health of your unborn child. Any infection during pregnancy is a cause for concern. A mouth infection, such as gingivitis and periodontal disease, can lead to premature birth and low birth weight, putting your unborn baby at serious risk for life long conditions such as cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease, or even death. Recent research suggests that the hormones the body releases to trigger labor may be similar to those released in response to an infection. In fact, pregnant women with gum disease are six times more likely to deliver their babies earlier than women with healthy gums. Since tooth decay is an infectious disease, a reduction in maternal cavity-causing bacteria may diminish transmission of these bacteria between mother and child. Other research suggests a link between maternal oral health during pregnancy and the development of early childhood caries in children.
What can you do to ensure a healthy pregnancy?
The best advice for women considering pregnancy is to visit their dentist for a complete exam and to treat any oral problems before becoming pregnant. It is also very important to continue seeing your dentist and hygienist for regular check-ups and dental hygiene visits. This is important because pregnancy gingivitis occurs from increased level of hormones, which exaggerates the way gums react to the irritants in plaque. However, it is still plaque, not hormones that is the major cause of gingivitis. Keeping your teeth clean, especially near the gum line by flossing, brushing and regular hygiene visits every three months will dramatically help reduce or even prevent gingivitis during your pregnancy.
If you have any questions on this subject, or would like schedule an appointment. Please contact us 808-873-0707
James Merrett DDS
Did you know that pregnancy is a time to take extra special care of your teeth and gums? Your oral health can affect the general and dental health of your unborn child. Any infection during pregnancy is a cause for concern. A mouth infection, such as gingivitis and periodontal disease, can lead to premature birth and low birth weight, putting your unborn baby at serious risk for life long conditions such as cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease, or even death. Recent research suggests that the hormones the body releases to trigger labor may be similar to those released in response to an infection. In fact, pregnant women with gum disease are six times more likely to deliver their babies earlier than women with healthy gums. Since tooth decay is an infectious disease, a reduction in maternal cavity-causing bacteria may diminish transmission of these bacteria between mother and child. Other research suggests a link between maternal oral health during pregnancy and the development of early childhood caries in children.
What can you do to ensure a healthy pregnancy?
The best advice for women considering pregnancy is to visit their dentist for a complete exam and to treat any oral problems before becoming pregnant. It is also very important to continue seeing your dentist and hygienist for regular check-ups and dental hygiene visits. This is important because pregnancy gingivitis occurs from increased level of hormones, which exaggerates the way gums react to the irritants in plaque. However, it is still plaque, not hormones that is the major cause of gingivitis. Keeping your teeth clean, especially near the gum line by flossing, brushing and regular hygiene visits every three months will dramatically help reduce or even prevent gingivitis during your pregnancy.
If you have any questions on this subject, or would like schedule an appointment. Please contact us 808-873-0707
James Merrett DDS
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