View PDF One of the world’s leading authorities on dental materials, Dr. Russell Giordano said: “Amalgam is my least favorite tooth restoration, not because of mercury but because it does nothing to reinforce the tooth and actually, in my opinion, greatly weakens the tooth.” Let’s look at his points more closely, so you, the reader, …

View PDF The only mercury in our office today resides within the fillings of patients who may have them. The following is some information about the metal element mercury, fillings that have mercury amalgamated within them, how we handle their removal and the rationale for their replacement.

View PDF As two of the most frequently asked questions we hear from people calling our office are,“Do You Take Insurance? How Much Does it Cost?” I thought it would be appropriate for me to explain why the answers to these questions are often not simple.

View PDF Years ago, after several years of experiencing the frustrations attendant to being a dental insurance provider, our practice severed ties to insurance contracts, gutted the entire facility and turned it into a Dental Wellness Center. Our premium approach to client wellness starts with the premise that we are not operating a production line, …

View PDF Throughout my dental career I have pursued the highest level of preventive and treatment excellence to offer you, my patient. The following will spell out how a third party like dental insurance can muddle a relationship and stand in the way of the excellence that I want to provide for you.

View PDF The word insurance is defined as “protection against a loss”. The term has been used in medicine, as catastrophic loss can occur as a result of sickness or accident. This term has been used in dentistry, but it is a misnomer. “Benefit” more aptly describes the allowance which is negotiated for an employee …

Sleep Apnea is a disruptive and surprisingly common condition, most always accompanied by snoring, that can have serious health consequences for the sufferer. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a patient experiences a pause in breathing during sleep; these “apnea events” can last anywhere from several seconds to several minutes. Chronic, untreated sleep apnea prevents your body …

Sleep Apnea Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Central Sleep Apnea (CSA), and mixed sleep apneas are the three varieties of sleep apnea. OSA and CSA are the two most common types of sleep apnea. Mixed sleep apnea is a mix of OSA and CSA. OSA is by far the most frequently occurring condition. Obstructive Sleep Apnea …

Are you worried about your unsafe mercury fillings? Dr. Iman can safely remove and replace old mercury fillings. Why do so many patients choose Dr. Iman? Experience You Can Trust Dr. Iman understands that mercury can affect your oral health, your well-being, and your quality of life. He and his team have helped patients live …

There are many cosmetic dental procedures available to you today that can improve your smile. A simple change in your smile, such as aligning teeth or repairing chipped teeth with veneers, can make a huge difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. It also changes how others perceive you! Cosmetic dentistry aims …