Danville Dental Associates Blog

Today, dental implants are a state-of-the-art, high-quality, extremely effective solution to tooth loss. In fact, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, roughly 500,000 are placed annually! Despite its popularity, there is still an alarming amount of misinformation out there. To set the record straight, here are five common dental implant myths, busted!

The doctors and staff of Danville Dental Associates and Collinsville Dental Associates presented nine boxes of gifts for the annual Toys for Tots program. 

DANVILLE DENTAL ASSOCIATES 10^TH ANNUAL GIVE THANKS FOR SMILES EVENT

The Danville Dental Associates 10^th Annual “Give Thanks for Smiles” benefit fundraiser took place on November 7^th and November 14^th, 2020.  Dental services, such as fillings, extractions, and cleanings were provided for a fee of $50 for each procedure.  Danville Dental Associates donates all materials and supplies needed for the procedures.  All of the proceeds received were donated to God’s Storehouse.

You use your teeth every day. You need them to eat, speak, and smile. Going without them would make it challenging to do any of those things. However, you probably don’t think about them all that often. Dental care has advanced a lot throughout the past century, and we have learned a lot about teeth that we didn’t know before. Continue reading to learn some interesting things about your teeth from your dentist in Danville.

Dental implants in Danville are one of the most popular restorative treatments among patients because they have countless unique benefits to offer, including acting and feeling like your natural teeth. Whether you’re missing one or all of your teeth, this advanced procedure has the ability to give you back your confidence and enhance your daily quality of life by replacing the entire structure of missing teeth, including the roots! Read on to learn five qualities that could indicate that you’re a good candidate for dental implants.

You pay for it every month and you know it’s important, but do you understand how your dental insurance works? Many patients don’t, and as a result, end up avoiding, delaying, or overpaying for their dental work. While your dental insurance policy may seem complicated and confusing at first, there are a few basic tips to keep in mind that can help you understand how it works. Read on as your Danville dentist shares seven practical ways to make the most out of your dental insurance plan.

Since the onset of COVID-19, our lives have been completely re-designed in the name of infection control. Fortunately, safety and sanitation measures like face coverings and social distancing have made the transition into our “new normal” possible. Nevertheless, many patients are continuing to postpone their routine dental visits since there currently isn’t a cure or vaccine available. However, this can negatively impact your oral and overall health. Therefore, a dentist in Danville is sharing four reasons not to delay your bi-yearly appointment during COVID-19.

The doctors and staff of Danville Dental Associates recently showed their appreciation for the tireless work of SOVAH Health – Danville’s “Superheroes,” the front-line healthcare workers that have been caring for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, by handing out breakfast to 500 of its employees.  “We at Danville Dental Associates are incredibly appreciative of those who have been on the frontline dealing with the worst of this pandemic.” said our newest associate, Dr. Morgan Williams.  “A single meal does not even begin to express our gratitude, but we hope that we were able to brighten the day of everyone that stopped by.  We are honored to be a part of this community and are so thankful for all of it’s heroes.”

Since there is currently no vaccine or cure for COVID-19, the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy is to limit your exposure to it. Thankfully, taking a few basic measures to keep your hands clean can go a long way in lowering your risk of a wide variety of illnesses, including the coronavirus. Whether you’re out practicing social distancing or staying at home in self-isolation, everyone should be utilizing excellent hand hygiene to prevent the spread of germs. Here are a few key tips from your Danville dentist to help keep your hands clean all throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although stay-at-home orders are being lifted, your dentist is not taking their decision to reopen lightly. In fact, they have spent the last couple of months re-designing their daily operations to raise their infection control procedures to an even higher standard. One of the steps they are taking to provide their patients with peace-of-mind is incorporating social distancing. Here are four ways your dentist in Danville is enforcing the 6-foot distance guideline at your next appointment.

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