January, 2018

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Why dental insurance makes good people do bad things

Dental Buzz

When I was a kid, my dad would tell me on the way to the dentist to be prepared to pay out of my own pocket for any cavities I had. $38 per filling was an insane amount of money for an eight year old with a 75 cent allowance per week and 7-Eleven candy […].

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New Limits For Opioid Prescriptions in Ohio

Central Ohio Periodontics

New guidelines for opiod prescriptions were approved by Ohio Governor John Kasich, in an attempt to reduce the number of opiates getting into the hands of addicts. Highlights of Ohio’s new opiate prescribing guidelines and limits for acute pain include: • No more than seven days of opiates can be prescribed for adults. (Patients have 14 days to fill their prescription.). • No more than five days of opiates can be prescribed for minors. • Health care providers can prescribe opiates in e

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Dental Implants for Missing Molars: What Patients Should Know

Harmony Dental Care

A missing tooth can lead to a lot of problems when it comes to the appearance of your smile as well as everyday tasks you might take for granted. For instance, if you’re missing a molar or multiple molars, eating certain foods can be a major hassle. That’s where the team at Harmony Dental Care can help. A number of patients who visit our Jackson, MS practice wonder if dental implants can be used to help replace missing molars.

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Dental Implants for a Front Tooth – Jackson, MS

Harmony Dental Care

Tooth loss can be difficult, especially if it occurs in the front of your mouth. While it’s cute to lose your front teeth as a child, as an adult it can significantly hinder you aesthetically and functionally. Your front teeth are the essence of your smile, so when one goes missing, it’s hard to conceal it. As soon as tooth loss occurs, you want to make sure you have a plan set in place to fill the space and restore your smile.