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The Advantage to Private Practice Dentistry

At The Right Smile Center private practice dentistry offers several advantages both for dentists and patients: Personalized Care: In our private practice setting, our dentists have the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with our patients. This allows for more personalized care tailored to each patient’s specific needs, preferences, and medical history. Plus you know who will be…

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DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHO OWNS YOUR DENTIST'S PRACTICE?

And does it matter? Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), otherwise known as CORPORATE DENTISTRY,  have garnered attention in recent years for their rapid expansion and consolidation of dental practices. While some argue that DSOs provide benefits such as economies of scale and streamlined administrative processes, others highlight their negative impacts on the dental profession. One major…

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DOES DENTAL INSURNACE MAKE SENSE IN 2024?

It would be inaccurate and unfair to categorize insurance companies as the enemy of dentistry. However, there are certainly challenges and complexities in the relationship between dental practitioners and insurance providers, portraying insurance companies as adversaries overlooks the broader purpose they serve in healthcare. Insurance companies play a vital role in helping individuals afford…

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Treat Your Mouth This Valentine’s Day

Not to rain on your romance, but it’s important to practice good oral hygiene all year round and take these easy steps to protect your smile. 1. Make good chocolate choices Milk chocolate has a lot of sugar, which increases your chance of tooth decay. So, try dark cholate this Valentine’s Day and give your teeth a break. 2. Drink some water Wash away that sugar and other snacks to keep your…

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Dentist Sandy Springs: Osteoporosis Risk Factors and Periodontal Disease

Dentist Sandy Springs: Osteoporosis Risk Factors and Periodontal Disease

There is a direct correlation between osteoporosis and periodontal disease due to a number of risk factors. Smoking – a leading cause of oral health issues that can trigger bone diseases and increase the risk of osteoporosis.Diet – lacking proper nutrients like vitamin D and calcium can eventually lead to bone loss and periodontal disease.Hormone imbalance – caused by menopause or low estrogen…

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Dentist Sandy Springs: Women’s Osteoporosis and Dental Health

Dentist Sandy Springs: Women’s Osteoporosis and Dental Health

Because women are more susceptible to suffering from osteoporosis, it is no surprise that women also have a higher likelihood of having dental issues and oral health problems. This is especially true for women who are entering, or already in, their menopausal phase because of hormone imbalances. Menopause can trigger the resorption of bone, triggering a decline in bone density and subsequent…

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Osteoporosis and Your Oral Health

Osteoporosis and Your Oral Health

Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that causes bones to break easily and can trigger low bone density, causing a major impact on the jawbone that supports your teeth. The main causes of osteoporosis are obviously aging, menopause, and lack of nutrients like vitamin D. Because of this, osteoporosis can have a direct negative effect on gum and periodontal disease, leading to teeth loss. Because of…

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Ideal Patient Dental care

Ideal Patient Dental care

The Right Smile Center is a family, cosmetic, and implant dentist creating and enhancing beautiful smiles in Sandy Springs and Chamblee, Georgia. Whether you need dental care for periodontal disease or dental implants to replace missing teeth, you and your smile will always be the center of attention for Drs. Scheinfeld, Bock and Orland at the Right Smile Center! We are a full service dental…

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Sandy Springs Dental: Sorry for the Inconvenience

Sandy Springs Dental: Sorry for the Inconvenience

COVID-19 is bringing unprecedented disruption to the US health care sector, including the dental workforce.  The dental hygiene labor force has tightened considerably and based on the data collected about one-quarter of dental offices reported they had recently hired or were actively recruiting dental hygienists. We are all in the same boat. It appears the majority of dental hygienists who left…

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How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Sandy Springs, Georgia?

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Sandy Springs, Georgia?

That’s an interesting question and it’s hard to put an exact price on dental implants, but typically, they cost around $2,500-$4,500. According to data from RealSelf, the average cost of dental implants in Sandy Springs, GA is $4,650. Considering that the national average is $6,775, the Right Smile Center in Sandy Springs and Chamblee is one of the more affordable places for dental…

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Dentist Sandy Springs: Diabetes Detection

Dentist Sandy Springs: Diabetes Detection

It’s unfortunate that the public along with their insurance companies do not appreciate the role dentists play in the detection of diabetes and the failure of the insurance industry to routinely reimburse dentists for the screening for diabetes.  Because many patients annually and semi-annually visit their dental provider, but not a primary care physician, dental visits could be and probably…

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Dentist Sandy Springs: Oral Cancer Detection

Dentist Sandy Springs: Oral Cancer Detection

It’s unfortunate that the public along with their insurance companies don’t appreciate the role dentists play in the prevention of oral cancer and the failure of the insurance industry to routinely reimburse dentists for the screening of oral cancer. Unbeknownst to most patients, you sit in our chairs and don’t realize the value of your oral examinations. And this is compounded by the lack of…

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Sandy Springs: COVID-19 infection rate among Dentists lower than other health professionals

Sandy Springs: COVID-19 infection rate among Dentists lower than other health professionals

The cumulative COVID-19 infection prevalence rate among U.S. dentists was 2.6% as of November 2020 — lower than the infection rate of other front-line health care professionals, including nurses and physicians[1] “We’re pleased to see that dentists have demonstrated continued low monthly incidence of disease despite several regional and national COVID-19 rate spikes during the study period,” said…

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Sandy Springs Dentist: Covid-19 and Your Dental Care

Sandy Springs Dentist: Covid-19 and Your Dental Care

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things about our daily lives in 2020. And your regular visits to the dentist changed, too. In March of 2020, the ADA recommended that dentists postpone all but emergency procedures until April 30 at the earliest to help reduce the spread of the virus; save masks gloves and other personal protective equipment and help keep patients who need emergency…

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Dentist Sandy Springs: Healthy Mouth

Dentist Sandy Springs: Healthy Mouth

Healthy gums are a good sign of a healthy mouth. Your mouth is made up of various tissues and your cheek, tongue and gum tissues should look pink and moist. Frequent dental examinations are the best way to maintain the oversight of these tissues. When you visit the Right Smile Centers, the first thing our dentists will do is check on the condition of your teeth and tissues, as if they were hand…

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Dentist Sandy Springs: It’s Your Mouth and Your Health

Dentist Sandy Springs: It’s Your Mouth and Your Health

Tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancer are chronic oral diseases. A chronic disease is a health condition that lasts a long time and can affect people of all ages. Most chronic diseases can be prevented, but they are still the leading cause of poor health, including poor oral health. The risk factors for oral diseases include poor oral hygiene, an unhealthy diet, using tobacco, tobacco-like…

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Dentist Sandy Springs: Your Mouth, Your Health

Dentist Sandy Springs: Your Mouth, Your Health

Oral health is being able to smile, speak, chew, swallow, touch and express feelings and emotions without pain, discomfort and disease. To a dentist, your mouth can tell us a lot about the health of your body. The mouth shows signs of tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health problems. It can also show signs of other disease, if you’re missing certain foods from your diet and unhealthy…