Dr. Scott Wagner, DMD, LVIF
4 Types of Dental Insurance & Which is Right for You
December 2, 2017
There are a number of different dental insurance options out there, and many patients simply accept whatever plan their employers provide. However, it is easier than ever for people to find their own dental insurance coverage that means their unique needs. If you’re shopping for dental insurance for 2018, read this blog to learn more about the types of dental insurance plans that are available.
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Four quick tips to improve your oral health in 2016!
February 4, 2016
If we could give you healthier teeth and a more beautiful smile instantly, you’d take us up on it, wouldn’t you? Well, what if we told you these things are in your reach — with just a few simple tweaks to your oral hygiene routine? It’s actually true. Making small but impactful changes can help you enjoy a brighter, stronger smile in no time. With that in mind, your dentist in Jacksonville has four tips for better oral health in 2016! Which one(s) could help your smile the most this year?
Dysport VS Botox Jacksonville: Treatments, Results, and Research
December 1, 2015
For more than 20 years, Botox has been touted as a wonder-drug for reducing pain, inflammation, and wrinkles. This neuromodulator impedes unconscious muscle movement that leads to pain in damaged or strained muscles, inflammation leading to health concerns like overactive bladder, and contraction-induced wrinkles. In 2009, the US approved Dysport, a competitor for Botox that has similar applications and results. Dysport had been used in the UK and Europe for many years before coming to the US. Since that time, researchers have delved into the difference between the two, and while most qualified Botox and Dysport administrators rely on patient preference when determining which injectable to use, there are some notable differences to take into account before choosing an anti-wrinkle treatment option.
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Why Can’t I Stop Snoring? Cure for Sleep Apnea Jacksonville Prefers
September 1, 2015
Snoring is one of the most obvious signs that a patient suffers from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While OSA isn’t contagious, the other adverse side effects like fatigue, headaches, and memory loss or confusion are easily transferred to the loved ones kept up all night by loud snoring. Many patients believe that the use of a constant positive airway pressure (CPAP) system is the only way to regain their peaceful sleep, but actually, an unobtrusive, comfortable dental appliance may provide the relief patients with OSA desire. Call Dr. Scott Wagner and his Jacksonville Beach, FL team to schedule a sleep apnea consultation, and find out more about how a mouthguard could help you stop snoring and sleep through the night.
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Improve Your Smile with Kor Whitening from the Cosmetic Dentist Jacksonville Beach Loves
August 17, 2015
Before Kor Whitening
Even the best oral health care routine can’t always prevent teeth from discoloring. The foods and drinks we ingest, necessary medication we take, and even aging will take their toll on our brilliant smile. Over the counter whitening products and even some professional grade whiteners have been unable to reverse discoloring from tetracycline ingestion and aging, but the innovative Kor whitening deep bleaching system has proven effective at lightening even the most stubborn stains. Interested in find out more about Kor whitening or any of our other cosmetic dentistry services? Call the Jacksonville Beach, FL dental practice you can count on, Eccella Smiles.
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