Dental Care Advice
By Judith Sloan, Washington, DC. —Dentistry has become a hot topic, as writers across the media spectrum are reaching into our mouths for story ideas. Apparently, the making of a beautiful smile makes good copy. “And don’t we all identify in some way with those people making big changes—on shows like “The Swan” and “Extreme Makeover”—even those getting new smiles?” says Dr. Bernard Lynch, at the Washington Center for Dentistry, in Washington, DC . No wonder we need to boost our dental vocabulary, especially if we’re thinking about delving into some smile improvement ourselves. So, here’s a...
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You and your dentist - How to get the most from your partnership Think of the relationship between you and your dentist as a partnership, your dentist can offer a range of dental treatment options for many oral health problems. Theses option will vary in complexity, durability and cost but working together, you can choose the treatment options that best suit your needs and budget. A good dentist will explain each treatment option, including it's benefits and drawbacks. It is important that you tell your dentist about yourself and your needs and you shouldn't be afraid to ask the dental team...
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