The key to detecting asymptomatic cracks/fractures is visual magnification and transillumination. At high magnification cracks/fractures are seen in nearly all teeth.

Cleaning and filling the nerve system that supports a tooth. The goal is to remove all bacteria and seal the nerve system to prevent future bacteria growth.

Flossing helps reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth and helps keep gums healthy.

As early as 12 months or sight of the first tooth. No later than 24 months.

While there is little conclusive evidence supporting that mouthwash does anything that brushing does not, it’s a good idea to fully cleanse your mouth of left over particles that brushing and flossing can leave behind. As such, brush your teeth well for two minutes twice a day and floss once a day.

Yes, tooth decay occurs in children for the same reason it does in adults. Parents need to be smart and responsible regarding their infant’s and toddler’s oral care.

A dental crown is a reconstruction that fully covers a tooth. They should be done to ensure the integrity of the tooth’s nerve (e.g., to protect a tooth from fracture).

With a proper tooth restoration there should be minimal discomfort.

Crowns (permanent and temporary) should not come off in normal environments.

12 months for a healthy adult with great oral hygiene and minimal dental procedures (restorations: fillings, crowns, etcetera).

There is no conclusive evidence that electric toothbrushes are significantly more effective than manual ones. For best results, be disciplined and brush for about 2-3 minutes twice a day.

Clenching and grinding are largely under-diagnosed. Patients are often in denial that they clench and grind because they are simply unaware. Muscle tenderness in the morning and teeth touching when you are not speaking or eating are indicators of teeth clenching and grinding.

Dental pain generally comes from one of three places: inside the tooth, the gums, or the soft tissue and/or jaw muscles.

A trip to the emergency room cannot be cautioned against, but most emergency rooms have limited to no experience with teeth. An oral surgeon or pediatric dentist is often your best bet, except in severe cases.

When one or more teeth are missing, patients may be given the choice between a dental implant or a bridge. Generally speaking, below explains the difference between replacing a single tooth with a single implant and crown, in comparison to a bridge: 

• A tooth implant is a little more expensive up front but overall less expensive when longevity and replacement costs are considered. Implants should last 2, 3, 4+ times longer (all else equal) than bridges and are usually a better investment.
• An implement prevents the need to prepare adjacent teeth. Statistically speaking, teeth that are prepared stand an increased chance of needing additional expensive dentistry such as root canals and crowns. 
• Implants decrease the amount of food impaction that can cause gum problems. Both implant crowns and bridges accumulate debris differently than a natural tooth. 
• Choosing a tooth implant compared to a bridge is a faster procedure and should require less time in the dental chair.
• Implants can be harder to match the color in the anterior zone because fewer teeth are being altered. 
• Implants are a more modern procedure. Usually, they provide a more stable solution than traditional bridges and feel more like a natural tooth.

Get a second opinion any time you do not feel comfortable or confidant with your provider’s prognosis or recommended treatment.

We have a list of requirements for education and experience, and we also know specifics like, does a dentist see children, what financing and insurance options are available, and the specific procedures and technology dentists offer.

Our questionnaire allows you to provide us with important information to guide us in selecting the right dentists for your needs, values, and goals. After completing our initial, 2 min. questionnaire, we will send you a more in-depth questionniare to learn more about what you want from your dentist. Our goal is to find the best dentist for you based on your personal values.

Our dental experts don’t answer clinical questions that require an office visit, exam, x-rays, etc. They are professionals in the dental field who are experts with dental treatments, technology, common concerns, products, and more. They can answer general questions about what a specific treatment involves, what kinds of technology would make a procedure minimally invasive, or which brands of products are best for a specific situation. They also know what attitributes to look for in dentists because NoBull Dental experts are dentists.

You do not need dental insurance or dental benefits to see a dentist. Arguably, many of the best dentists are out of some or all networks.

If you specify which insurance you have, we can connect you with a NoBull Dental dentist who is either an in-network provider or who accepts the insurance, if such a dentist is available near you.

Usually, HSA funds can be accessed to pay for dental treatments, specialty dental procedures, products provided by the dentist’s office, and products prescribed by a dentist, (like mouthguards and sleep appliances). To find out whether certain products are covered by your HSA account, you’ll need to contact your employer’s human resources department or your health savings account management service.

By far, CareCredit is the most popular line of credit for patients. CareCredit offers low, no-interest loans to qualified applicants- you can apply from your computer or smartphone. We can tell you whether the NoBull Dental dentists we recommend for you accepts CareCredit or other third-party financing. In some cases, dental offices and particularly orthodontist offices provide in-office payment plans.

Many factors go into determining the fees for dental services. These factors include but are not limited to:

• the dentist’s education and experience
• location of the dental office
• technology available in the office
• dental lab used
• materials used for restorations and prosthetics
• cost of procedures at other dental offices in the region

The amount patients pay depends on whether they have (and the dental office accepts their) dental insurance, a health savings account, a discount plan, or a health share plan. A dentist’s office will provide a patient with a list of estimated fees taking into consideration any insurance or discounts.

Most estimates are close or right on the money. While some insurance companies could have changes in their coverage and/or unforeseen issues may arise during treatment, dental care estimates are not guaranteed. This is why they’re “estimates” and not just straightforward fees. You can ask your dentist to stop treatment and alert you when a procedure is going to exceed the estimated cost and by how much. However, having a backup plan like additional cash on hand, a credit card, or a pre-approved CareCredit line of credit is a good idea.

This depends on your insurance coverage. Before you undergo any treatment, your dentist office should be able to tell you the estimated out-of-pocket fee to expect to pay at your appointment. Note that many dental insurance plans pay for one dental cleaning and checkup every six months, and x-rays every one to two years, depending on the type of x-ray.