The Intelligent Consumer S Complete Guide To Dental Health

This guide to good dental health provides information consumers need to realistically assess their dental needs and those of their children. Not only will it help you avoid or minimize dental disease, it will save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for unnecessary and potentially harmful treatment. Beginning with the premise that the best treatment is minimal treatment if it solves the problem, the author, a practicing dentist for more than 30 years, discusses guidelines and costs for common (and commonly expensive) dental procedures. He advises the reader on such topics as: Proper home care and prevention Frequency of X-rays and prophylaxis (professional cleaning) Diagnosing and treating tooth decay and gum disease Composite, silver amalgam, gold and porcelain fillings Special precautions for children Unnecessary extractions Bleaching and veneering In clear, easy-to-understand language, Complete Guide to Dental Health outlines the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative treatments, suggesting ways to save time and money on such procedures as orthodontics, extractions and bridges. An extensive discussion of the misdiagnosis of impacted wisdom teeth, overuse of general anesthesia, and unnecessary caps and bleaching warns consumers of how they may be injured financially and physically by dentists. Most chapters conclude with recommendations to help you avoid being overcharged and overtreated. Charts provide information on a range of fees for common procedures. You are shown how dentists exploit patients with unnecessary treatment, upgrades and add-ons. Suggestions on how to choose and evaluate a dentist will turn the average patient into a savvy consumer. With extensive information on how dental decay and periodontal (pyorrhea) disease occur, Complete Guide to Dental Health will help protect your teeth and your pocketbook.

Written specifically for the dental patient, this resource provides practical information about dental health and treatment options. Readers can access easy-to-understand information about solutions to their dental problems and about how to maintain a healthy smile for life.

Don't just say, 'Ah!' Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make! A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. It's about one of the most visible and important parts of who you are--your smile! Dr. Natalie Amann and Dr. Charles Martin will help you navigate the choices you can make about how you look and how others perceive you. In this valuable book, two of America's friendliest dentists help you... * Avoid myths, mistakes and misunderstandings * Understand comprehensive care * Make a mouthbody connection * Manage aging and gum disease * Learn why you will never need dentures * Find the perfect dentist for you * Increase your smile power * Know the secrets of sedation * Understand how to prevent a simple dental problem from becoming a major threat to your health * Discover the advantages of implants ...and how to use the latest developments in dentistry to change the way you look and feel.

Discusses treatment guidelines and costs for common dental procedures for adults and children, including information on choosing a dentist

The Complete Guide to Better Dental Care is written in plain English and sensibly organized for the specific purpose of answering any and every question you may have about your teeth and oral health. In it you will find ways to reduce the cost of dental care through optimal maintenance; choose a dentist you can trust; safeguard your child's teeth from infancy through adolescence; know what questions to ask about your dental treatment; choose dental insurance policies and health care plans that best conform to your needs; manage and reduce anxiety related to dental treatment; understand oral health specialties such as endodontics, orthodontics, and periodontics, among others; and much more.

The essential guide to integrative dental health—safe, effective, and toxin-free steps to all-natural oral care and a vibrant, healthy smile Bestselling author Nadine Artemis reveals the 8 steps to successful self-dentistry Holistic Dental Care introduces simple, at-home dental techniques that anyone can do. With more than 50 full-color photos and illustrations, this book offers oral self-care strategies to address every dental concern—from everyday maintenance to bite and alignment, gum health to heavy metal detox. Bestselling author Nadine Artemis also shares the 8 Steps to Successful Self-Dentistry, 8 holistic oral care guidelines. You’ll also learn: The truth about toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash All-natural techniques for keeping your teeth healthy, clean, and strong Proper flossing for healthy gums What questions to ask your dentist—and when it’s time to find a new one Pure, organic ways to prevent plaque, decay, inflammation, and bleeding gums The connection between tooth health and alkaline diets Offering an integrative approach to treat the real cause of your dental concerns—not just the symptoms—Holistic Dental Care helps bring your entire being back into balance and whole-body health, starting with all-natural biological dentistry and chemical-free oral care.

Selecting a dental insurance plan for your family can be a confusing experience. In A Consumer's Guide to Dental Insurance , Dr. Warren A. Brill outlines the steps you need to take in order to help maximize your family's dental health. The various types of dental plans are described in detail and the questions you need to ask when evaluating these plans are posed and answered. Many aspects of dentistry and dental treatment are discussed, including a glossary of technical dental terms that you need to know when reading your dental benefits package.