Costs Dental insurance in the U.S. and orthodontic and implant coverage basics A bill stuck to my fridge taught me more about d…
Process Orthodontic treatment process in the U.S., from diagnosis to completion I didn’t wake up one day and think, “Braces will…
Hygiene Oral hygiene during braces and effective use of floss and tools Five minutes into having braces, I learned a hum…
Braces Braces placement day changes and early adaptation considerations The night before my braces were placed, I kept o…
Retainers Retainers steps when lost or damaged and typical remake process I didn’t plan on turning my evening into a scave…
Costs Dental insurance preauthorization and network status impacts on costs My breaking point with dental bills came on a Tu…
Jaw Surgery Orthognathic surgery candidacy and common evaluation benchmarks The first time a surgeon sketched my jawline on …
Implant Dental implants timing choices for extraction and placement decisions It started with a tiny wobble in a molar and a b…
Retainers Retainers wear schedules and care differences across common types A confession from my bathroom sink: I used to tr…
Recovery Post-implant recovery swelling management and oral rinse routines The first evening after my implant, I caught mys…
Costs Implant maintenance long-term costs and visit interval differences The first time I sat down to map out my dental b…
Implant Dental implants timing choices for extraction and placement decisions It started with a tiny wobble in a molar and a b…
Retainers Retainers wear schedules and care differences across common types A confession from my bathroom sink: I used to tr…
Braces Types of braces: metal, ceramic, lingual differences and daily impacts I didn’t expect choosing braces to feel like pic…
Implant Dental implants temporary tooth period and adapting eating and speech I didn’t expect the “in-between” time with a tem…
Aligners Clear aligners troubleshooting steps when tracking seems off The first time I noticed a tiny air gap between …
Costs Dental costs and long-term payment options and statement review tips Last month I opened a dental statement and felt …