The health and well-being of our patients is our top priority, now and always. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we are closely following and adhering to precautions advised by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. We want to assure you that we are taking continuous steps to ensure that our office remains a safe place for every patient. It’s important for you to know that dentists are experts in infection control. For instance, we have …
The Teen Vaping Epidemic
We are all familiar with the dangers of cigarette smoking-gum disease, oral cancer, and other serious health conditions. Do e-cigarettes and vaping pose similar health threats? A recent article from the Massachusetts Dental Society offers some information on this topic. Studies show that smoking rates are at historic lows. According to the CDC, approximately 14% of adults said they were smokers in 2017. This is the lowest rate recorded since 1965. And a 2018 survey of 45,000 8th, 10th and …
New Year, New Insurance?
Happy New Year! Now is the time to be on the lookout for new information from your insurance company. Many plans renew benefits each calendar year, and with that, some send out new cards. There may be a change to your member or group ID number, so please bring any new information you receive to your next appointment. If you have treatment that was recommended last year and you are interested in starting, please call the office. With a new benefit maximum available, we can send a …