Patients often think of visiting their cosmetic dentist when they have imperfections of the smile that are bothersome to them. This may include broken, crooked, or stained teeth. However, did you know that you can also visit your dentist for cosmetic injectables for the face? Injections such as Botox are now available with Dr. […]
New York, NY area patients who are unhappy with the alignment of their teeth are often afraid of bringing up their concerns with their dentist. This is because they think the only way to improve their smile is with the use of metal bracket and wire braces. While traditional orthodontia is commonly used for patients […]
Hello all! It’s been a while, but I’m back! Not only is February the greatest month (because it is my birth month, DUH!), but it is also National Children’s Dental Health Month! This month was set aside by the American Dental Association to bring awareness to and to educate everybody about the importance of good […]
Hello All! I hope you are enjoying your summer so far and staying cool. I’ve been in New York City about 3 years now and if I haven’t been able to do anything else, I’ve been able to find some good restaurants. Here is a highlight of a few of my favorites: Corner Social This […]
As I stated before everything is NOT covered 100% by your dental insurance plan. If a tooth needs to be refilled or if you need or want a new denture then there may be a delay in coverage or no coverage. So let’s highlight some of these clauses, exclusions and limitations. Limitations X-rays are a […]
A lot of you with PPO benefits may have seen something that shows a difference between in-network and out-of-network. It means exactly what it sounds like. Like stated in a previous post, with a PPO plan you generally have the freedom to go to any dentist or specialist you wish. In-Network If your dentist is […]
This is a continuation of our dental insurance discussion. We all have dental needs, whether a full mouth rehabilitation or an exam, x-rays and cleaning every 6 months. But just like any product or service, it has a cost associated with it. So how can you pay for your dental treatment? There are several different […]
It is absolutely wonderful that you have a dental plan that will help you with the cost of dental treatment. Are you familiar with what your plan covers? A lot of consumers are not aware that dental insurance may not cover the full cost of their treatment and there are some procedures that are not […]
Hello everybody! My name is Dr. Angela P. Abernathy and I am a general dentist in Manhattan. I want to bring you some exciting dental tips, health information and even highlight some of my favorite things to do in NYC. Please feel free to comment and share. I can be reached on Facebook at “Angela […]
