Is sedation dentistry covered by insurance?

People interested in sedation dentistry in Raleigh, NC often ask us that question. Unfortunately, most dental insurance plans do not cover the cost of sedation. This is somewhat frustrating from my standpoint. There are many people going without needed dental care – from regular exams and cleaning to more serious issues – because of the [...]

Raleigh Family Dentistry Tips for a Tough Economy

The Raleigh – Cary metropolitan area has perhaps fared slightly better than other areas of the state in terms of unemployment, but the latest figures show that unemployment in this area are up slightly – from 8.3 to 8.4 percent in June, 2010. In our area, that translates to more than 47,000 people! If you’re [...]

Dental Implants – Raleigh Owes Thanks to Mayans and Swedish

Dental implants have grown more popular because we know so much more about how to ensure success with them. Functionally and cosmetically, they’re as close to the “real thing” that we offer today. Few of my patients know what it took to get to the current state of the art – or how long it’s [...]

Orthodontics in Raleigh – Not for Cosmetic Purposes Only

Most people looking for orthodontics in Raleigh have one thing in mind – their appearance. We certainly consider that to be important, and we enjoy helping any patient improve his or her smile. What many people don’t realize, though, is that there are other reasons that we might recommend orthodontics services for you or a [...]

Continuing to think outside the box about dentists in Raleigh, NC…

In my last post, I was talking about the practicality of people who live in Cary, NC looking at dentists in Raleigh, NC who might be the best fit for their needs. Someone reminded me that it shouldn’t be a “Cary-only” discussion. I was momentarily focused on Cary because of a recent discussion I had [...]