It starts off as a slight twinge when you’re enjoying your favorite ice cream. No big deal if it goes away, right? Next, it becomes more persistent, however you can still alleviate it with Ibuprofen. Not to worry, right? The next thing you know, your tooth is waking you up during the night with a constant and severe pain that Ibuprofen can’t touch, and now your dentist says you need a root canal. Did you know that this situation could’ve been prevented? Your dentist in Glastonbury explains how to avoid a tooth abscess.
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Finding the right dental provider to meet your family’s needs is important, and also challenging. There are many things to consider, and you want to find someone who can build rapport with all members of the family. Dr. Carroll and Dr. Yu offer tips on how you can find the best dentist near you.
For most companies, fall and winter mark open enrollment for employee benefits. As you’re looking over your benefit options for 2017, it’s also a good time to review your dental benefits for 2016. Have you utilized your dental maximum for the year? Dr. Yu and Dr. Carroll can help you understand and make the most of your dental insurance dollars. Your dentist in Glastonbury reminds you to make the most of your dental benefits.

Let’s be honest – nobody likes going to the dentist. Fear of a procedure, as well as its cost, definitely reinforces this behavior. But often, the time required to come to the office to complete the procedure is the most critical factor. Yet we all want healthy and beautiful smiles. So, are there ways to value people’s time and still deliver fantastic care? You bet!! 






