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Tulsa #4 in Worst Teeth!!
// August 25th, 2009 // No Comments » // In the News, Just for Patients
Here’s another news story from Dr. Michael Chandler:
While I was trying to fix our internet connection at home I ran across this story on MSN,
“The 14 worst-teeth Cities” . Naturally I had to look. According to this story published by TotalBeauty.com, Tulsa ranked #4.
Oklahoma as a whole ranked #6 for teeth loss.
I am not sure how accurate this article is; I just found it interesting. I am aware that Oklahoma does rank pretty high when it comes to tooth loss.
Here in SOONER land this wouldn’t even be a good BCS ranking. OU is currently ranked #3 in the BCS poll. It’s even worse when the ranking is talking about health of Oklahomans. Remember, your overall health is linked to your oral health. Once again, assuming the report is accurate.
What do you think?
Dr. Michael L Chandler practices Complete Family Dentistry in Edmond Oklahoma
1745 W 33rd, Ste A
Edmond, Ok 73013
405-330-4630
www.edmondsmiles.com
If you don’t use it you lose it! Yep, we’re talking about Dental Insurance
// August 18th, 2009 // No Comments » // Dental Insurance, Just for Patients, Patient questions finally answered!
More GREAT information from Dr. Michael Chandler in Edmond, OK (www.edmondsmiles.com). Today he’s talking about DENTAL INSURANCE!!!
The end of the year is fast approaching and some things seem to remain the same. Once again I’m talking about dental insurance. Each year our office in bombarded with calls requesting and appointment before the end of the year. Most dental benefits expire at the end of the year. It would be nice if they “rolled-over” like your cell phone minutes but we all know that is not the case. Needless to say, we never have enough available appointments to fill all the request. I thought I was alone in this insurance battle until I read a report that touched on this topic. The statistics are interesting.
Did you Know?
- It is estimated that more than 80% of people with DentalBenefits fail to use all of their benefits for that calender year
- It is also estimated that more than 90% of the 80% have untreated dental needs
The bottom line is, 7 out of every 10 people needing dental treatment fail to maximize their dental benefits each year. That’s an enormous amount of unused benefits! Even more of a concern, that is a staggering number of untreated people.
Having dental insurance is an awesome benefit. If you have insurance and need treatment you need to remember, USE IT OR LOSE IT!
Dr. Michael L Chandler
1745 W 33rd, Ste A
Edmond, OK 73013
405.330.4630
www.edmondsmiles.com
Don’t just watch it!
// August 18th, 2009 // No Comments » // Patient questions finally answered!, Recommended Dentists
Here is a recent post from Dr. Michael Chandler in Edmond, OK…. He writes:
My aunt who lives in California called me with concerns after her last dental visit. She stated that her dentist told her that she had several small cavities but he would just “Watch It.” My question to my aunt was, “Watch it do what?” There was a long pause and she finally replied, “I don’t know what watch it means.” I told her that it meant that we do nothing until the cavity gets bigger.
There are varying opinions among dentist about when or when not to treat decay or a cavity. In my Edmond practice I choose to treat cavities as soon as they are detected regardless of the size. My opinion is shared be thousands of dentist all across the country. There are also thousands of dentist that believe that should watch a decaying tooth.
My rational is simple for treating even the smallest cavities. I use this analogy frequently with my patients. If you were told you had cancer but it’s really small. would you want to watch it or would you like to treat it? The answer to that question seems obvious. I must state that I’m in no way comparing a cavity to cancer. The analogy is to simply make a point, If we have a cavity and we know there is NO chance of it going away without proper treatment; Why would we choose to just WATCH IT?
Michael L Chandler practices family and cosmetic dentistry in Edmond Oklahoma
1745 W 33rd, ste A
Edmond Oklahoma
www.edmondsmiles.com
Need to find a dentist in the Oklahoma City area?
// August 11th, 2009 // No Comments » // Periodontal Surgery
Dr. Steven Kendrick in Midwest City is presently taking new patients. His area of expertise is dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. Check out his website: http://www.mwdentalcenter.com
New doctors trained in periodontal surgery
// August 11th, 2009 // No Comments » // Periodontal Surgery
Hey Everyone,
We just had an awesome weekend training 8 new doctors in dental implant and periodontal surgery. Check them out at www.tulsagums.com
How a Dental Implant is Placed– Part 2
// August 5th, 2009 // No Comments » // Dental Implants
Believe it or not…Dental implant surgery is one of the safest, most predictable, and painless procedures you can have. Dr. David Wong, Tulsa periodontist, is demonstrating how it’s done in this short video…
For more information, Dr. Wong can be contacted at 1.877.888.7017 or visit his website at http://www.tulsagums.com
How to Brush Your Child’s Teeth
// August 4th, 2009 // No Comments » // Just for Patients
Here’s a video from Dr. Michael Chandler in Edmond, Oklahoma. Great tips for taking care of your little one’s teeth!
Dental Insurance: If you don’t use it you lose it!
// August 4th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Just for Patients
Quick reminder patients: December 31 marks the end of the year for most dental insurance plans. If you have remaining benefits and dental work that you want completed, make your appointments now. Don’t wait until the last minute because appointments may be hard to come by.
Diabetes
// July 29th, 2009 // No Comments » // David Wong, DDS, Just for Patients, Patient questions finally answered!, Periodontal Surgery
Some patients don’t know that having Diabetes can contribute to periodontal disease, the disease responsible for bone loss around your teeth, which can lead to tooth loss. Check out this photo below.
Periodontal disease may be a complication of diabetes along with heart disease, kidney disease, among others
Local Tulsa dentist meets Ivanka Trump, publishes new book…Available at Amazon.com
// July 23rd, 2009 // No Comments » // Celebrity Smiles, In the News, Periodontal Surgery
Dr. David Wong and Ivanka Trump at the release of his new book, Secrets of Peak Performers