Dix Hills Family Dentistry Blog

If you are suffering from tooth loss, you need an effective solution to replace your missing teeth. When even one tooth is lost, your oral health and quality of life significantly decline. Although you could choose a traditional option for tooth replacement, like dentures or a bridge and crowns, you could choose dental implants in Dix Hills. Dental implants are the most preferred solution for tooth loss because they last a lifetime while offering a 95% success rate. Not only do they restore your oral functions, but improve your oral health. They are the only option that most closely mimics the appearance and function of natural teeth.
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Have you recently sustained an injury to the mouth while at work? If your teeth have become damaged due to trauma while working, you need fast treatment to restore oral health. However, this involves a somewhat complex process because you need a dentist in Dix Hills who will work with your workers’ compensation. Many dentists are not prepared to handle the process needed to file your compensation dental claims. As a result, this could lead to added cost and hassle. At Dix Hills Family Dentistry, we treat patients who have been hurt on the job while working with your workers’ compensation and dental insurance to ease the stressful situation.
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It’s a new year, which means one thing to many people: New Year’s Resolutions. What do you want to be better in 2017? Your health? Your appearance? You can actually improve both just by taking better care of your teeth. Dr. Raj Gaur, your dentist in Dix Hills, is going to share 5 simple habits that will enhance the look of your smile while making it healthier than ever.  (more…)

We know your calendar is filling up for December, but there’s one thing you may be forgetting. Have you used up all your dental insurance benefits for 2016? If not, you are on the verge of letting them lapse at the end of the year. Make sure you’re maximizing on your investment in dental insurance by finding out what you are entitled to. Then schedule an appointment at Dix Hills Family Dentistry!

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Something unexpected is guaranteed to happen this time of year — are you prepared for it? With increased travel, special parties, and large gatherings all around, it seems like people of all ages are more likely to experience a dental emergency over the holidays. Acting quickly can mean the difference in saving your tooth or not. Program our doctors’ number into your phone so you have help right at your fingertips.

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When it comes to work-related injuries, most people do not think about dental injuries. While they are not exceptionally common, dental injuries can occur while on the job. When an injury occurs, it is a worker’s compensation case. This creates certain challenges and complications as you will need a dentist in Dix Hills who understands the worker’s compensation process. In order for the guidelines of worker’s compensation to be properly followed, you need a dentist who understands the necessary billing and coding procedures, as well as the required protocols. The entire process can be quite confusing. As a dentist who helps those with work-related dental injuries, we have the information you need to make the situation a bit easier.
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What an awful position you’ve found yourself in. You never thought you’d say that as you were staring down at a fresh pizza in front of you. Your friends have been looking forward to this outing all week, and you couldn’t bring yourself to cancel. It had been rescheduled enough as it is. Your jaw has been aching all week, to the point that it’s difficult to talk or chew. Things have been hectic at work and this is just the last thing you need: stress during your free time. Your jaw may have something serious going on, and TMJ therapy in Dix Hills could be your solution. (more…)