http://southvalleydentists.com helping people make clean decisions Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tom Souvannavong, our claims analyst, usually goes unnoticed in the office, but what he has to say about major insurance coverages can save you from paying twice the amount for dental work. Basically, Tom talks about how dental coverages and frequency limitations within the dental insurance policy can backfire on ... http://southvalleydentists.com/2009/07/our-very-own-claims-analyst-breaks-down-insurance-coverage/ Kathy Stednitz has had a problem with dentists in general. This feeling of anxiety towards dentists is quite common. But an impending graduation prompts Ms. Stednitz to contact our office in hopes to get a quick fix so her attendance to a graduation will be joyous and not a long ... http://southvalleydentists.com/2009/06/dr-j-saves-kathy-stednitzs-graduation-attendance-with-a-quick-cosmetic-fix/ Tristan Rodriguez is an accountant locally in the Bay Area and has been a patient for years. He now gives us his insight on why he comes to this dental office and why you should too. Tristan came to our office because of the flexibility with his schedule, the fact ... http://southvalleydentists.com/2009/06/tristan-rodriguez-gives-you-cosmetic-insight-on-crowns/ Juliena and her whole family has been seen and visited our dental office. All in all the experience has been great for this family. Dr. J was even able to pull off the seemingly impossible by getting a frieghtened child to open up and actually like coming to the dentist. ... http://southvalleydentists.com/2009/06/julien-gives-you-the-skinny-on-san-jose-dental-office/ How do you know if you need braces? To find out, simply ask yourself, “are there gaps between your teeth?”, “are your teeth crooked?”, “are you embarrassed to smile?”, “do your teeth feel weird when you bite down?” If you answer yes to any of these questions, chances are you ... http://southvalleydentists.com/2009/06/straighter-teeth-in-as-little-as-6-months-without-metal-braces/ Esperanza is amazed at how the doctors and staff treated her. At our office we speak a variety of languages to ensure that what you need gets communicated effectively so your dental health and cosmetic outcome is what you expect. At our office, collectively we can communicate to you in ... http://southvalleydentists.com/2009/05/esperanza-villalobos-gives-you-insight-into-our-san-jose-dentists/ Common Problem #2: Simple tooth sensitivity can turn into your worse nightmare— How to prevent it now! “70% of people who have dental pain don't do anything about it. Ignoring it will ensure that they’ll need Root Canals in the next 6 months!” Tooth sensitivity may seem like a little nuisance that you'll take ... http://southvalleydentists.com/2009/04/how-to-fix-the-six-common-problems-that-will-screw-up-your-healthy-smile-part-2-of-6/ “Local dentist reveals the shocking problems that affect 93% of adults in San Jose—And how to fix them!” Thank you for taking the first steps in ordering this report. In the next few pages you’ll learn some of the most common dental problems that affect tens of thousands of people everyday—And ... http://southvalleydentists.com/2009/03/how-to-fix-the-six-common-problems-that-will-screw-up-your-healthy-smile-part-1-of-6/ How to Blast Up to Five, Ten, Fifteen – even Twenty Years OFF – Your Appearance and… Look Younger, Feel Sexier, and Be More Confident. “My friends, family, and even my co-workers say that I look ten years younger. I smile more and I love it when others see how vibrant and confident ... http://southvalleydentists.com/2009/03/exposed-advance-technology-may-obsolete-the-need-for-plastic-surgery-really/ 1. Does pregnancy affect my oral health? Most definitely YES! When you’re pregnant, there is an increase of different hormones in the body that exaggerates the way your gums react to irritants such as plaque. Gum tissue might respond to plaque by swelling up and forming a lump on the gums ... http://southvalleydentists.com/2009/03/the-eight-questions-moms-want-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask-answered-by-your-local-san-jose-dentists/