Meet Norma – One of Our Treatment Coordinators

As one of our treatment coordinators, Norma functions as a liaison between the patients and their doctor. She is there to assist patients from their first phone call to our office, through any treatments they may need, to their regularly scheduled routine exams. Norma coordinates the treatment schedule for patients and our dental team as well as assists patients with financial arrangements and insurance claims. If a patient has an issue, Norma is there to listen with an understanding ear, and works diligently to solve the issue. She is available to answer any questions patients may have to make their visits as informative and relaxing as possible. 

To read more about Norma click on the link:

http://www.rileyyorkdentistry.com/front-desk-team/

November Is Good Nutrition Month!

Restrictive diets and poor eating habits can deprive you of the vitamins and nutrients necessary for a beautiful smile. It's especially important to get enough folate, B vitamins, protein, calcium, and vitamin C -- all of which are considered essential for healthy teeth and gums. 

Poor nutrition can affect your entire immune system, increasing your susceptibility to many disorders and infections, including periodontal disease.

Parents, This Is For You!

Of course you don’t want to take candy completely out of the Halloween equation—what fun would that be for your child?—but you may want to keep your costumed cutie away from treats that are truly horrible for her health. 

Read more: http://www.womansday.com/life/holidays/worst-halloween-candy#slide-1

Maximize Your Dental Benefits for 2013! Time is of the essence!

Every year at about this time, our patients who have dental insurance appreciate being reminded that any unused benefit is lost forever on December 31. Having dental insurance is a great benefit. If you have any unused benefits, this would apply to you.
Remember, we must allow time for dentistry started in 2013 to also be completed in 2013; most companies do not pay a benefit if completion is delayed into the following year.

So, don't let those benefits go to waste--give us a call at (956) 682-6356 and set up an appointment!

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of screening and the early detection of breast cancer. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during her life. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women.

The good news? Many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.

Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can affect your jaw, cause pain, and even change the appearance of your face. 

Stress and anger can increase nighttime teeth grinding. Finding ways to alleviate these feelings can help, but it's also important to see your dentist, who can recommend solutions like a custom night guard.

Sugar And Your Teeth

Contrary to what mom said, sugar won't directly rot your teeth—but the acid produced when you eat sugar and carbohydrates can. Naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth devour sugar, creating acids that attack tooth enamel, which can lead to decay and a host of other problems, including gingivitis and cavities.

The worst thing you can do is leave sugar lingering on your teeth and gums. Eating any amount of candy and brushing and flossing immediately is actually less damaging than not brushing after eating one piece before bedtime.