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Dec
14
Many insurance plans include stipulations that try to shift the cost of dental care back onto you. However, the end of the year provides an opportunity for you to get the most out of your insurance providers. If you want…
Nov
21
Thanks to public service announcements and the mandatory Surgeon General’s warning on packs of cigarettes, most people are aware that smoking and using tobacco products has a negative impact on your overall health. The increased risk of developing lung cancer,…
Oct
29
Millions of Americans are missing teeth, and lost teeth are not always the result of poor oral health. Just as there are different reasons why people are missing teeth, there are several different methods of replacing them. Replacing your missing…
Sep
29
Most people know that good nutrition is important to having a healthy body, but did you know that the foods you eat can actually benefit your teeth too? Our teeth require nutrients to nourish them and keep them strong and…
Aug
25
What is and is not covered by health insurance and dental can be confusing, especially when it comes to specialty procedures like dental implants. Many patients ask us whether their specific insurance covers dental implants, and the answer is that…
Jul
27
Our teeth: We should really appreciate them more than we do. We use them to chew the food that nourishes our bodies and helps us stay healthy and strong. We also show them off when we smile to make a…
Jun
24
Are you tired of feeling self-conscious about smiling or eating in public because you’re missing teeth? Learn why a dental implant may be the best bet to restore your smile while improving your dental health. Dr. J. Stephen Hoard in…
Apr
29
Missing teeth can cause a multitude of problems aside from making you self-conscious about smiling, from difficulty speaking normally to difficulty eating and poor nutrition. Fortunately, the world of dentistry now has several excellent methods available for replacing lost teeth.…
Mar
29
Have your teeth seen better days but you don’t want to undergo complicated and expensive dental procedures? Cosmetic bonding may the easy and relatively inexpensive solution you have been looking for. Dr. J. Stephen Hoard, your New Bern, NC dentist,…
Feb
19
Do you feel like every time you go to the dentist, you’re being told you need another filling? Dr. J. Stephen Hoard of New Bern NC wants you to know the warning signs that can tell you that you may…