Glastonbury Dental Associates Blog

Right now, everyone is looking for ways to save money. Anyone can tell you that the first step towards building up your savings is to cut back on unnecessary expenses. Unfortunately, many people use this thinking to cancel their dental checkups and forgo dental work they think they can do without. After all, why spend money on preventive care if your teeth look and feel fine? The truth is, skipping your regular dental checkups and cleanings can cost you much more time, money, and effort in the long run, even if you don’t have dental insurance! Here are four ways seeing your dentist twice a year can help you save money!

Six months ago, our world drastically changed as the novel COVID-19 virus spread into a global pandemic. Seemingly overnight, stay-at-home orders were mandated, businesses were shut down, and social distancing guidelines were in place. Fortunately, infection control measures (like significant hand hygiene and face masks) have made the transition out of quarantine and into our “new normal” possible. However, many patients still have one important question on their minds: is it safe to go to the dentist? If you have found yourself wondering something similar, read on for the answer and the dental safety measures you can expect at your visit during COVID-19!

Whether you’ve developed a cavity from snacking or quarantine or it’s simply time for your biannual checkup, there are plenty of reasons why you may be visiting your dentist as stay at home orders are eased. However, the threat of COVID-19 isn’t completely gone. To keep you safe from the coronavirus while providing the dental care you need, your next dental appointment with your Glastonbury dentist will look different than any you’ve had before. Read on to learn why your visit will start with a quick temperature check as well as several other new COVID-19 safety infection control protocols.

Dental emergencies are never fun and always seem to occur at the worst possible time. Sometimes, it’s difficult to know what to do when you are experiencing an urgent dental problem. It’s important that you act quickly so you can get the treatment you need from an emergency dentist. Continue to learn about common dental emergencies and how to deal with them

Every year, millions of Americans leave billions of dental insurance dollars on the table without even realizing it. Most dental insurance plans have a deadline at the end of the year for you to use your benefits. Essentially, if you don’t use them, you’ll lose them. In order to save money and stay healthy, it’s important to visit your dentist at least twice a year and use all the benefits you’re already paying for. Keep reading to learn more.