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Doctors Network
Nov 7, 2023
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As kids, we lose our baby teeth over time. However, as adults, losing teeth is caused by oral health issues. Periodontal disease leads to major tooth loss. Since missing teeth at adulthood isn’t natural, this means oral health complications. You could have problems eating. Problems speaking could occur. Finally, you could risk impacting your smile, or even smile’s stability. You need a skilled Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield dentist in Shungnak, AK who can correct your tooth loss. Fortunately, Doctors Network can help you on the road to a full smile.


First, we will help connect you to a dentist in your location who accepts your insurance. Then, your new dentist can evaluate your smile to diagnose the conditions for your missing teeth. For minor cases, a dental bridge could be the best option, addressing one to three missing teeth in a row. For multiple gaps, partials could offer a solution and address complicated tooth loss. Finally, a complete denture could be prescribed. While most fulls and partials are removable, they could be stablized with long-lasting dental implants. Dental implants essentially look and function like natural teeth, and prevent negative changes to your jawbones and facial structure following tooth loss.


If you live in the Shungnak‘s neighborhoods and have lost your natural teeth, let us help. We can get you started on receiving the tooth replacement you need. A full smile is possible, even if you’ve suffered complete tooth loss, and even if many years have gone by since that happened!


P. S. Please celebrate our dental surgeons in Nashville, TN with us this week.

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Doctors Network
Jun 8, 2023

There is no substitute for a full smile, but as we age, most of us struggle with the loss of natural teeth. Missing teeth could lead to difficulty with eating and speaking, and can even lead to bone loss in the jaw. To treat missing teeth, people often turn to implant-supported prosthetics. Unlike traditional prosthetics, such as dentures or bridges, these are connected to posts inserted into your jaw. Crowns or even prosthetics like dentures are locked into these implant posts. These then act as new roots, so your new teeth can last not ten years, but far much longer with proper care.


Are you ready to address unsightly gaps with dental implants? If you want to know how much a dental implant costs near Shungnak, you are not alone, but first, you need to find a Shungnak dentist who can offer tooth replacement. Doctors Network can help you with this, connecting you to a dental office who not only can address your tooth loss, but also accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. You can even register for a Doctors Network membership plan to reduce the cost of your treatment.


The dentist will take a close look at your smile. Underlying oral health concerns may need to be addressed before moving forward. But once completed, your dental implants will offer quality prosthetics that look and function like natural dentition!

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Doctors Network
Mar 25, 2023

Major problems arise when we lose natural teeth. Obviously, there are problems with consuming solid foods. Even talking clearly could be a problem. However, the major problem is the break down of density in the jaw. This weakens the jaw, and could even cause patients to look older. More importantly, this limits dental implant placement. Additional treatments could be necessary to strengthen the jaw in order to prepare the gum for dental implants! Fortunately, Doctors Network could help you find a good Shungnak oral surgeon who is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and performs this care. In addition, we could also discuss our payment plans to make dental care affordable!


Ridge preservation is also known as ridge augmentation. Essentially this enables the dentist to preserve the ridge in your gums. Your dentist could use a number of different options. We could take tissue from the back of the jaw or the hip. Donor materials like bovine bone could also be used. We could also recommend synthetic materials. In a surgical procedure, these are applied to the areas of weakened structure in the mandible.


Once the area heals, biocompatible dental implants could be placed. The body will accept them as natural roots. As a result, they help prevent any further breakdown in the jaw, preserving your smile. Our team can connect you to a dentist or oral surgeon in Shungnak, AK who performs jawbone grafting, and also let you know about our membership plan to make sure your care fits in your budget!

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Doctors Network
Mar 21, 2023

Tooth loss could lead to several problems for your smile. For example, this could impact your nutritional intake, or how clearly you can articulate. But the most serious complication is the loss of integrity in the jaw. The body suspends the flow of calcium, phosphate, and other minerals to the areas without tooth roots, which in turn causes bone loss and an older appearance and weakens the structure significantly. Which means you may not be able to receive dental implants to address gaps in your smile. But Doctors Network can connect you with a dentist in Shungnak, AK who can strengthen your smile.


As discussed in previous posts, a jawbone grafting procedure helps strengthen the lower jaw, so it can support dental implants. But what about the the upper area? Instead of adding new tissue, your Shungnak dentist could perform a sinus lift. Basically, the dentist will raise the sinus floor to generate new tissues. The new structure can support dental implants. Once the new teeth are secured, this stimulates the growth of bone tissue to keep your jaw secure. Your new teeth then stay in place for years, possibly even a lifetime.


If you need to strengthen your weakened jawbone to support one or more dental implants, we could help. Our team can connect you with a Shungnak, AK dentist who can address tooth loss and takes Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. When your smile is strengthened and ready, dental implants could provide a complete smile again. If you don’t have dental insurance, don’t let this stand between you and a complete smile. Instead, talk to our team about our Direct Dental Plan. With a monthly membership fee, you can have treatments discounted by as much as 90% in some situations. A full smile can happen!

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Doctors Network
Sep 21, 2022

Do you have A Loose Tooth? Or, have you lost several or possibly all of them? If so, this could mean impacts beyond the smile esthetics. Over time, you may develop negative impacts on the function, health, and beauty of your smile. In fact, you could even lose many youthful features! To safeguard the health, function, and beauty of your smile, you need help from a good dental practice near Shungnak, and we can connect you to dental professionals that accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield!


What happens when natural teeth are lost? Well, the surrounding teeth could drift from position, causing dental misalignment. The pressure on your jaw joints and bite balance could lead to painful complications, like TMJ disorder or bruxism. You could have difficulty enjoying a variety of meal options, and speaking clearly could become difficult as well. But the most severe complication is the the weakening of the jaw. This means the stability of your smile is compromised. In addition, a prematurely aged appearance could arise! But help is available, as Shungnak dentists or prosthodontists could discuss custom-made bridges and dentures, and select treatment options that could be covered with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.


Fixed partial dentures could address a single gap in the smile. Dentures could treat more severe cases with full and partial options. For a functional and effective prosthetic, you could find the best Shungnak dentists that perform implants. Don’t let tooth loss impact your quality of life, and talk to our team about finding a cosmetic dentist!

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Doctors Network
Sep 17, 2022

It is important for kids to visit a pediatric dentist bi-yearly for dental visits and cleanings. By teaching children how to take care of their teeth, you are ensuring that they have the knowledge to have healthy smiles for life. If you are looking for a pediatric dentist in Shungnak who accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, you are on the right website.


In addition to offering exams and cleanings, pediatric dentists on Doctors Network also provide your kids with protective sealants. These are thin pieces of film that go over their molars. They work as a protective film that forms a protective layer between their molars and harmful bacteria. This ultimately prevents the risk of dental caries by up to 80 percent. It is a simple tool that is very effective at preventing cavities on adult teeth in the future.


Fluoride treatments are another effective tool that your pediatric dentists provide. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps strengthen your children’s teeth. While enamel is one of the strongest substances our bodies produce, it can still weaken over time. When this occurs, your child’s teeth become more susceptible to damage. Fluoride treatment prevents this from happening. Using fluoride toothpaste can also help. For more information, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with one of our pediatric dentists in Shungnak.

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Doctors Network
Feb 2, 2022
Alaska may be the biggest of all of the United States of America, but its population is the smallest at just under 742,000. The close - knit community is one of the state’ s most appealing aspects, next to its countless natural wonders, unmatched swath of beautiful coastlines, and relatively low cost of living.In the spirit of the state’ s ambience, Doctors Network is proud to provide Alaskans with highly affordable dental health care through our direct dental plans. Families and patients of all ages throughout Alaska can enjoy healthier smiles through unlimited preventive visits, as well as incredible discounts on cosmetic, restorative, and prosthodontic dental procedures.
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Doctors Network
Feb 2, 2022
More than a quarter of Alaska’s residents are under the age of 18, and as they grow, their dental health needs will constantly evolve. Maintaining a regular schedule of preventive dental visits can be costly enough, especially without dental insurance. When more complex dental health needs become apparent, those costs can skyrocket, and dental insurance is not always enough to adequately cover them. With a direct dental plan from Doctors Network and your primary dentist’s office, you can ensure that you and your family will always have access to the personalized, high-quality care that you deserve. For instance, checkups and cleanings are only $25 per visit, and you can enjoy discounts of up to 90% on treatments such as fillings, crowns, teeth-whitening, Invisalign® aligners, and more.
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Doctors Network
Feb 2, 2022
Even if you have dental insurance, a Direct Dental Plan can still help you save on the out-of-pocket costs of dental care for your family. Joining the network only requires a low initial and monthly fee, both of which are set by your primary dentist. To learn more, or to sign up, ask your dentist about Doctors Network during your next visit. If your dentist is not already a part of the network, then you can visit the Doctors Network Website at https://www.doctorsnetwork.com/ and select a provider who is already located in Alaska.
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It is very possible. The good news is, you can utilize our search page to book appointments with dentists in the Shungnak area who offer same-day appointments. An appointmnet within 24-hours is usually available

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The cost of a dental checkup and cleaning varies depending on the dentists you select. However, you can save about 60-90% in most cases by signing up for a Doctors Network membership plan. Under this plan, Checkups and cleanings cost only $25.

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