Western Dental Blog

Hooray! It’s Halloween!

But dentists aren’t nearly as enamored with the holiday because they know the potential damage caused to teeth and gums (and to overall health) from eating too much Halloween candy.

We don’t usually like to brag, but this month we have a lot to be proud of. By the end of September, a total of 105 offices in the Western Dental/Brident family had earned Google Top Dental Office honors by averaging 4 stars on Google during the third quarter of 2021.

If you have a dental plan, either as an individual or part of an employer group, you have access to affordable services that will enhance your smile and improve the health of your mouth, teeth and gums. Knowing what’s covered will help you make informed decisions about your dentist’s recommendations for treatment.

More than 75% of all Americans suffer from some form of gum disease, a destructive infection that attacks and destroys the gum tissue, supporting connective fibers attaching gums to teeth, and underlying bone supporting the teeth.