Bite. Crack. Ouch! A cracked or broken tooth is a real problem. Unlike other bones in your body, a broken tooth will not heal itself and needs to be cared for immediately. Depending on the extent and location of the…
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Patient Care – Dr Jerry Cox DDS, a general, family & cosmetic dentist, offers dentistry with cleanings, teeth whitening and implants.
The Best Way to Replace Missing Teeth
We all remember losing our teeth as children and being delighted to find money from the tooth fairy under our pillow, but it’s just not as much fun missing teeth as an adult. According to the National Institute of Dental…
Don’t Get Kicked in the Teeth – At Least Wear a Mouth Guard
According to the American Dental Association [http://www.ada.org/en/], at least 13% of all injuries to the mouth occur during sports activities. While helmets, shoulder pads, shin guards, and the like do a great job of protecting most of the body, Dr.…
Dental Insurance FAQ: The Basics
At Advanced Dental, we understand that dental insurance can be a tricky thing to navigate. Evaluating dental plans and considering deductibles, benefits, which treatments are covered, and the mountain of other information insurance companies provide can be a headache in…
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A Guide to Cavity Prevention
Imagine this- you have come to see Dr. Cox for a cleaning and routine check-up. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Cox tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now…
4 Facts about Dental Implants
Most Lebanon residents will lose a tooth at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean your smile has to suffer. There are numerous ways to fix a lost tooth, but today, Dr. Cox would like to educate you…
To Be or Not To Be Sugar-Free: The Facts About Common Sweeteners
Originally created for people that can’t consume regular sugars, alternative and artificial sweeteners have become extremely popular in Lebanon in all kinds of different products. From chewing gum to diet soda, Dr. Cox wants you to know which of these…
Professional Dental Cleanings Make a Big Difference
You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit Dr. Cox twice a year for your regular cleanings.” Just in case you’ve ever wondered why regular dental cleanings are so important, we at Advanced Dental would like to…
How Dental Sealants Keep Cavities at Bay!
If you are a parent, you probably know how difficult it is to get Lebanon children to brush and floss regularly. On top of that, young children often lack the necessary motor skills to properly care for their teeth. At…
Updating your Health History May Help Save Your Teeth
Although you might think of your general health and your dental health as two separate categories, they are much more connected than the average Lebanon resident would suspect. Just like the information you provide to your doctor helps him/her keep…
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