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Everything You Need to Know About Booking a Teeth Cleaning
You probably know that regular teeth cleanings are essential to good dental hygiene. Hygiene visits give you a great smile and prevents gum diseases and tooth decay, as experts say. But how regular is regular? How Often Should Teeth Cleanings Be Done? It...
Why Green Dental Care Is So Rare
As most of the world shifts towards eco consciousness, different industries have been led to find sustainable solutions that conserve resources and minimize waste. One of these is the dental industry, and its contribution to environmental wellness is called green...
Is Dental Insurance Worth It?
We all know that having health insurance is a necessity, but does dental insurance work the same way? And is it worth your money? In many cases, the answer is maybe. Health insurance shouldn’t be equated with dental insurance. They have one major difference....
What to Avoid In Toothpaste
Not all toothpastes are created equal. It may be hard to believe but some toothpastes can even harm your overall health. Even more shockingly, there are plenty of them around in the market. If you’ve ever wandered around your grocery aisle and been overwhelmed...
To Flouride or Not Flouride
If you’re like most everyone else, you probably grew up using standard fluoride toothpastes like Colgate or Crest. There were very few oral care choices back then, unlike what we’re seeing now. Today, we have the luxury of choosing between fluoride and non-fluoride...
Decoding Dental Codes
If you’ve ever been to a dental office, chances are that you’ve seen dental codes in your patient record or in some other type of documentation. Dental codes or Current Dental Terminology codes (CDT) are used in documenting specific procedures used on a patient. These...
Finding The Right Dentist For Your Child
Your child’s first tooth has erupted! It’s an exciting time for both you and your child. Your baby may be finding it interesting the things he can do (and chew) with his new oral ‘tool’, while you may be thankful for less sleepless nights now that teething discomfort...
What You Should Know Before Getting Teeth Whitening
Sparkling teeth can instantly make smiles more beautiful and memorable. That is why a lot of people decide to have teeth whitening done. The treatment is so incredibly safe (when completed with the guidance of a dental professional!) that it is now considered a...
How Your Toothbrush Could Be Harming Your Teeth
Did you know that even the best toothbrush can damage your teeth? When used improperly, toothbrushes can cause abrasions to the gums and teeth. What may be even more surprising is that people most at risk are those who are extra diligent about their oral care...
The Importance of Family Dental Care
Have you heard of family dental care? Simply put, it’s like one-stop dentistry for the whole family. A qualified family dentist is equipped to handle the needs of everyone’s teeth in your household, from teething infants up to adults and seniors. Going to one is a...
Help! My Tooth is Dying
You may not think of teeth as living things, but viable and healthy teeth are alive. You see, the inside of a tooth contains nerves, blood vessels and soft pulp. When the tissues and nerves inside a tooth are damaged and blood supply to the tooth is lost, that’s the...
Caring for Your Gums
When people think of oral health, most automatically think of the teeth. But a beautiful smile not only depends on clean teeth, but also on healthy gums. What are Gums and Gum Lines? The gums are connective tissues that surround the necks of teeth. The gum line is the...
How to Keep Your Teeth Amazing
While genetic makeup certainly plays a role in your dental health, the way you take care of your teeth creates a much bigger impact on your pearly whites. And amazing teeth can often be achieved by simple, good oral hygiene. Here are the best practices in improving...
How Dental Tools Have Evolved
It wasn’t so long ago that all dentists were using traditional x-ray methods to look at the inside of your mouth. Now, the shift has been towards digital imaging, which produces 80% less radiation. Every year or so, we discover new dental technology that makes life so...
Are You In Need of Emergency Dental Care?
Toothaches are common and you’ve probably experienced one before. Most kinds of toothaches are minor and can be tolerated until the next dental appointment. Sometimes the pain is severe and can be your body’s way of telling you that something needs to be attended to...
Why Being An Environmentally Friendly Dentist is Important
When you think about pollution prevention and what businesses contribute to environmental waste, dental practices might not be the first one to come to mind. But when you think about the constant waste that dental offices produce each day, it does add up. For example,...
How To Support Your Local Dentist During COVID-19
“The dentist will see you now.” As more and more dental offices open up across the United States, the question many concerned patients are asking is if it’s safe enough for them to schedule a visit. The answer is yes. When the pandemic started, many dentists closed...
Bringing Your Kids to the Dentist for the First Time
Many parents are confused about the age their kids should be for their first dentist appointment. Should it be when most of their child’s teeth have come in or when they first encounter a dental problem? The American Dental Association says neither and recommends that...
Coronavirus Updates for White Dental Studio
April 30, 2020: We are excited to announce that we will be re-opening with a soft start the week of May 4, 2020! Here is a letter to our patients. Dear Valued Patient: We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot...
Do I Really Need X-Rays?
At White Dental Studio, we feel blessed to have an amazing group of patients who are health conscious. In the tight knit community of Ashland, there are many people who work very hard to take care of their mind, body and spirit. In fact, we see patients from all over...
Guinness World Records: Dental Edition
Yes, it's that time of year when we must become reflective on our lives and, in turn, be thankful for our blessings. Last year we wrote a post titled, "The 5 Developments I'm Thankful for in Modern Dentistry," but this year I think we might have it beat. Why? Because...
“Can You Use a Different Code?” The Differences Between Medical & Dental Coding
On the subject of insurance, many people are aware of the concept of “coding” insurance claims. In short, by sending an insurance company a particular series of letters and numbers (code) along with the charge for a procedure, the person submitting the claim is able...
I Have A Toothache! Help!
I don’t think I’ve known a patient who’s said, “I’m really glad this started hurting when it did. I was already in your parking lot and you happened to have time available!” Rarely does a toothache start at a convenient time. Fortunately, dentists typically...
Dr. White Answers FAQs
Here are the 5 most popular questions Dr. White gets asked weekly at White Dental Studio in Ashland, OR. If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask us! Our goal is to empower our patients by educating them well. If I have cavities, why don't they hurt?...