The Smart Consumers Guide To Dentistry Make Your Right Choice Now

Don't just say, 'Ah!' Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make! A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. It's about one of the most visible and important parts of who you are--your smile! Dr. Natalie Amann and Dr. Charles Martin will help you navigate the choices you can make about how you look and how others perceive you. In this valuable book, two of America's friendliest dentists help you... * Avoid myths, mistakes and misunderstandings * Understand comprehensive care * Make a mouthbody connection * Manage aging and gum disease * Learn why you will never need dentures * Find the perfect dentist for you * Increase your smile power * Know the secrets of sedation * Understand how to prevent a simple dental problem from becoming a major threat to your health * Discover the advantages of implants ...and how to use the latest developments in dentistry to change the way you look and feel.

Did you know? Eight out of ten people consider your smile the most dominant feature of your facial appearance Don't just say, 'Ah ' Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. It's about one of the most visible and important parts of who you are--your smile Dr. Ralph Reilly and Dr. Charles Martin will help you navigate the choices you can make about how you look and how others perceive you. In this valuable book, two of America's friendliest dentists help you... Avoid myths, mistakes and misunderstandings Understand comprehensive care Make a mouth-body connection Manage aging and gum disease Learn why you will never need dentures Find the perfect dentist for you Increase your smile power Know the secrets of sedation Understand how to prevent a simple dental problem from becoming a major threat to your health Discover the advantages of implants ...and how to use the latest developments in dentistry to change the way you look and feel.

Don't just say, Ah! Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make!

Written specifically for the dental patient, this resource provides practical information about dental health and treatment options. Readers can access easy-to-understand information about solutions to their dental problems and about how to maintain a healthy smile for life. Author is incredibly well-known and respected within the field Comprehensive coverage of pertinent topics includes: types of dentists, root canals, oral surgery, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, implants, temporomandibular dysfunction, and dentures. New chapters provide timely information about managed care, pain control, infection control and dental care for the elderly. Each condition also features a photograph and treatment alternatives

Did you know? Eight out of ten people consider your smile the most dominant feature of your facial appearance Don't just say, 'Ah ' Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. It's about one of the most visible and important parts of who you are--your smile Dr. Joseph G. Marcius and Dr. Charles Martin will help you navigate the choices you can make about how you look and how others perceive you.

Selecting a dental insurance plan for your family can be a confusing experience. In A Consumer's Guide to Dental Insurance , Dr. Warren A. Brill outlines the steps you need to take in order to help maximize your family's dental health. The various types of dental plans are described in detail and the questions you need to ask when evaluating these plans are posed and answered. Many aspects of dentistry and dental treatment are discussed, including a glossary of technical dental terms that you need to know when reading your dental benefits package.

Utah-based dental educator and practitioner Christensen distinctly writes for the buyer and user of dental services, but his sales pitch is to dentists: he urges them to keep a copy in the reception room, instruct staff on how to use it, and supervise patients using it. Among the topics are choosing a dentist, controlling pain, implants, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and preventing the need for dental treatment. The first edition appeared in 1994. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Whether you are a patient, parent, or dental healthcare professional, The Consumer's Guide to Invisalign is your blueprint to achieving a beautiful smile with Invisalign. Don't miss this trusted resource! Dr. Dustin Burleson is a speaker, teacher, author and orthodontic specialist. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry, the Attending Orthodontist at the Children's Mercy Hospital and Director of the Leo H. Rheam Foundation for Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics. Author of Stop Hiding Your Smile! A Parent's Guide to Confidently Choosing an Orthodontist, Dr. Burleson mentors not only patients and their parents but also orthodontic specialists from all over North America. In his private coaching groups, Dr. Burleson lectures and teaches his orthodontic peers how to create patient-centered practices focused on changing lives and supporting the community. Through his efforts, hundreds of orthodontists across the nation have committed to providing orthodontic care to children who desperately need but cannot afford orthodontic treatment. Dr. Burleson is the nation's largest provider of free orthodontic treatment to children in need and is the president and founder of Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, a large multi-doctor, multi-clinic specialty practice in Kansas City, Missouri where he resides with his wife and three children.

Did you know? Eight out of ten people consider your smile the most dominant feature of your facial appearance! Don't just say, 'Ah!' Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make! A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. It's about one of the most visible and important parts of who you are--your smile! Dr. Gregory J. Wych and Dr. Charles Martin will help you navigate the choices you can make about how you look and how others perceive you. In this valuable book, two of America's friendliest dentists help you... Avoid myths, mistakes and misunderstandings Understand comprehensive care Make a mouth-body connection Manage aging and gum disease Learn why you will never need dentures Find the perfect dentist for you Increase your smile power Know the secrets of sedation Understand how to prevent a simple dental problem from becoming a major threat to your health Discover the advantages of implants ...and how to use the latest developments in dentistry to change the way you look and feel.

HEALTH / DENTISTRY / REFERENCE. By being informed about 21st century dentistry, you could save thousands of dollars over a lifetime. This comprehensive guide will aid you in making dental decisions for feeling better, looking healthier, and achieving confidence with a beautiful smile that is priceless and affordable. Included are a glossary of terms, an index, and over 400 color photos and illustrations, many of which showing before-and-after results of treatment for children and adults with both common and unusual dental problems. This book is divided into four parts: Your First Concerns; Understanding & Selecting Treatment Choices; The Inner Workings of Dentistry; and Dentistry and Its Relationship to Total Health. After helping thousands of patients, Dr. Runkle finally shares his expertise to eliminate the fear and confusion about recurring dental issues.