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Learn about various dentistry treatments and other topics realted to oral health.

When and Why Is a Root Canal Needed?

When and Why Is a Root Canal Needed?

Root canals play a vital role in preserving your natural teeth, particularly when performed with a crown placed afterward. However, many people often wonder: What exactly is a root canal? Why is a root canal needed? What’s a crown, and why does a dentist recommend it...

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What Does My Dental Insurance Cover?

Are you due for dental treatment, but hesitant to schedule an appointment because you aren’t sure how much it’s going to cost? If you are, you’re not alone. Dental insurance benefits can often be confusing and cumbersome to work with. Even if you think you have a good understanding of what’s covered under your employer’s benefit package, you may find yourself caught off guard.

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Why do I Need an Oral Cancer Screening?

No one is immune to the possibility of getting Oral Cancer, which is why Modern Dental makes it a policy in our Richardson office to perform an Oral Cancer Screening on every new and existing patient, during their six-month or annual checkup, to catch the disease, if present, at an early stage.

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