Center for Contemporary Dentistry Blog

“I will go to the dentist when my teeth start hurting.” Have you ever expressed something along those lines? If so, you are far from alone. Many people choose to visit their dentist only when they have obvious signs of an oral health problem. However, that approach is deeply flawed. It is much better to visit your dentist regularly so they can identify and address oral health issues before they become serious. How can you benefit from early detection? This blog post explains. (more…)

It might be hard to believe, but 2025 is already well underway. You may have a whole new year of dental insurance benefits ready to use. Have you started meeting your deductibles yet? Admittedly, that aspect of your benefits can be confusing. What should you know about it? This blog post aims to provide some helpful information. (more…)

Do you have a medical and dental insurance plan? If so, you might wonder why you need both. These two types of policies cover very separate things in most cases, and they come with varying sets of rules and regulations. What are some of the major differences between medical and dental insurance? This blog post explains some key points. (more…)

About half of U.S. adults have some form of gum disease, but did you know that the majority of those cases occur in older individuals? According to a statistic published by the American Dental Association, about 68% of adults aged 65 and older have this condition. What causes gum disease in older adults, and how can you protect your smile as the years pass? This blog post provides some helpful information. (more…)

It is a well-known fact that in most cases, the sooner you identify signs of cancer and get it treated, the better. Otherwise, it will have an opportunity to metastasize (spread) into nearby tissues. In some cases, it can even reach distant parts of the body. The further it spreads, the more likely it is to be deadly. But just how fast does oral cancer spread? The answer depends on a few factors. (more…)