Berquist Family Dentistry Blog

Dental insurance can be a precious resource that allows you to achieve and maintain a healthy smile with minimal financial stress. But what if you are a bit confused about how to get the greatest value out of your policy? You are in good company. Many people have questions about dental insurance. This blog post may clear things up a little. It explores four basic points that you should keep in mind.

When it comes to dental emergencies, most are pretty run of the mill. Occasionally a patient will lose an old filling while chewing bubblegum or will need a root canal on an infected tooth. But sometimes oral health problems can border on the bizarre. In the spirit of Halloween, here are a few downright scary cases from around the world that will leave you scratching your head and wondering “how could this happen?”

Dental crowns are designed to completely encase a damaged tooth, providing protection, restoring its appearance, and improving its function. However, if you’ve noticed that you have a black line appearing around your dental crown, you might be concerned. This discoloration can be a common issue, but what can cause it? To understand why this happens as well as what steps your dentist can take to resolve it, keep reading.

In the hustle of adulting, it’s all too easy to take the little opportunities for granted. A simple, routine checkup with your dentist may not seem like an important opening for something great, but it really could be! This visit is a chance to work with a highly trained expert on improving your smile. You should take full advantage of this appointment and get as much information as possible.

Whether you diligently attend your dental checkups, or it’s been a while since you’ve visited, here are some general questions that you and your dentist can discuss in greater detail during your dental checkup. These are basic, but they can give you a starting point!

Summer has arrived, and if you’re like many others, you’ve been spending more time at the gym, so you feel confident in your swimsuit. Did you know, though, that proper preventative dental care can help keep you in shape?

It may come as a shock to learn that there’s a connection between your oral health and your metabolism. However, studies have linked gum disease with increased occurrences of metabolic syndrome. Continue reading to learn more about how consistently cleaning your teeth can help you manage your weight!

Although many dental crowns are crafted from metal, they often have many disadvantages that keep patients from seeking help. Their visibility is largely the most common reason individuals avoid treatment; however, this no longer has to be the case thanks to lifelike, natural-looking dental crowns. But how does a dentist match them to look almost identical to a person’s normal tooth shade? Keep reading to find out.

Missing teeth can make daily activities like eating, speaking, and smiling challenging and embarrassing. Dentures are a popular solution for filling in these gaps, providing numerous benefits. However, they can still break and require attention. If you’re wondering whether a broken denture constitutes a dental emergency, here’s what to do, why dentures break, and how your dentist can repair them.

While the lifespan of the average dental crown falls somewhere between ten and fifteen years, each crown is unique and may need to be replaced much earlier. After thoroughly examining your mouth, your dentist will be able to tell if it’s time for you to receive a new dental crown, but there are a few signs that the cap on your tooth might be getting old that you can look out for at home. Here are a few ways that your crown might be saying that it’s ready to retire.

When meeting someone for the first time, one of the first things you do is give them a smile. This can go a long way toward making sure that you leave a positive impression. However, what you may not realize is that the appearance of your teeth can end up saying quite a bit about you. Listed below are just 3 key examples from your dentist of things that your smile can reveal.

Dental bridges are a great way to refill your smile after tooth loss because they can help you eat and speak more normally again. They consist of several false teeth (pontics) in a row that your dentist attaches to abutments (supporting teeth) in your mouth. Though they’re durable enough to last 10+ years with the right care, they’re not entirely indestructible. It’s not unheard of for them to become damaged or dislodged. Read on to learn more about 3 reasons why your dental bridge might fail and how you can prevent it!