Dr’s Blog

It is estimated that more than 23 million people suffer from chronic headaches and migraines according to the American Migraine Study, and that’s conservative.  For decades the medical community have been treating migraine headaches with very limited success.  Finding their cause and providing an effective treatment have proved to be very difficult. Migraine Symptoms If…

Dental insurance coverage can vary in policy limits, deductibles, and financial reimbursement limits. There are a few items to spotlight as you are looking over your policy or considering a new one altogether. Routine Coverage Preventative maintenance of your teeth – like cleanings, x-rays, and fluoride treatments – help keep teeth healthy and prevent problems.…

Not all third molars erupt into the mouth, but if they do, it’s usually in the late teens through the early 20’s. I guess they are called wisdom teeth because we are supposed to be wise by that age; that’s a whole separate blog! These molars are the furthest back in the mouth and there…

There is a common misconception that women who are pregnant should not receive dental care. Dr Todd Beck at South Waterfront Dental wants to you know that not only is this not true, but delaying dental treatment while one is pregnant can be harmful to both the mother and unborn child! When mom gets pregnant…

December 31 marks the end of the plan year for most dental insurance companies. At South Waterfront Dental, we take pride in doing everything possible to help you maximize your dental insurance. Your dental insurance policy allows for a certain dollar amount of coverage to be provided each year. If your maximum coverage benefit is…

The two most common materials to restore teeth when doing direct fillings are composite and amalgam (also called silver fillings). Amalgam Fillings Amalgam fillings have been successfully used in dentistry for over 150 years and they have a very solid track record. Amalgam fillings are held in place with mechanical retention; that is, the bottom of…