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Why is a dental exam needed?

Dental exams are important to protect your oral health & prevent any existing dental problems from becoming serious & painful dental emergencies.

 

10 signs to go see a dentist as soon as possible.

  1. It’s been more than 12 months since your last dental exam and/or cleaning
  2. Your teeth are sensitive to hot or cold
  3. Your gums are puffy, or they bleed when you brush or floss
  4. You have persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth
  5. You have pain or swelling in your mouth, face, or neck
  6. You have difficulty chewing or swallowing
  7. You have a family history of gum disease or decay or you smoke or use other tobacco products
  8. Your mouth is often dry
  9. Your jaw sometimes pops or is painful when opening and closing, chewing or when you first wake up; you have an uneven bite
  10. You have a spot or sore that doesn’t look or feel right in your mouth and isn’t going away

How often should you get a dental exam done?

Do not wait until you feel pain or discomfort to go see a dentist. It is recommended to have a dental exam every twelve months. In some cases, patients would need to go to their dental office three or four times a year for special cleanings if they experience any type of gum disease like gingivitis. Visiting the dental office at least twice a year for cleanings is very important to detect dental problems as early as possible. Many dental issues do not cause pain or discomfort when they start. Visiting the dentist regularly can help you prevent a dental emergency that could cause you pain & cost more money to correct.

What to expect on a dental exam?

Most of the time, a dental exam includes a complete oral evaluation & dental x-rays if needed. Dental x-rays can show cavities, gum disease, bone loss, & other problems that can’t be seen with just a check-up. x-rays will help your dentist diagnose dental problems before they become too severe or advanced. If you are a new patient, your new dentist will recommend x-rays to determine the present status of your oral health.

Are dental x-rays safe?

The radiation in a dental x-ray is so low that it is considered safe for adults & children; this procedure only takes a few minutes. At sage dental, we offer digital X-rays, which produce less radiation than traditional x-rays & are also more efficient. Find a location near you to make an appointment today.

Resources:

https://medlineplus.gov/mouthandteeth.html

https://mysagedental.com/services/digital-x-rays

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/dental-care-concerns/questions-about-going-to-the-dentist

 

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Free Exam and X-rays Disclaimer and $100 Off Every $400 of General Treatment, Plus FREE ProClean Sonic Toothbrush:

*Fee-for-service patients only; cannot be redeemed with insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, discount dental plans, or combined with other discounts, treatment offers, or programs. Free ProClean Sonic Toothbrush ($109 value, colors may vary) offer is non-transferrable, one per patient, while supplies last, only at participating Sage Dental practices, and upon completion of a new patient exam, X-rays, and hygiene appointment. Offer of Free dental exam, X-rays ($499 value, ADA codes D0150, D0210, D0330), and $100 off every $400 of General Treatment is non-transferable and valid at participating Sage Dental practices only for new patient appointments and for dental services performed by a general dentist. Minimum fee. Fees will vary depending upon required treatment. ADDITIONAL CHARGES MAY BE INCURRED FOR RELATED SERVICES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN INDIVIDUAL CASES. Discount is not contingent on referring patients or purchase of additional services. Must mention offer(s) at the initial new patient appointment within 30 days of receipt of the offer(s) to redeem. Not valid for orthodontics or specialty treatments. Florida patients: THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. Cindy Roark, DMD, General Dentist FL DN16590/Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC and GA DN013293/Sage Dental Group of Georgia, LLC, 6600 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, (561) 999-9650.

Free Exam and X-rays Disclaimer and $100 Off Every $400 of General Treatment:

*Fee-for-service patients only; cannot be redeemed with insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, discount dental plans, or combined with other discounts, treatment offers, or programs. Offer of Free dental exam, X-rays ($499 value, ADA codes D0150, D0210, D0330), and $100 off every $400 of General Treatment is non-transferable and valid at participating Sage Dental practices only for new patient appointments and for dental services performed by a general dentist. Minimum fee. Fees will vary depending upon required treatment. ADDITIONAL CHARGES MAY BE INCURRED FOR RELATED SERVICES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN INDIVIDUAL CASES. Discount is not contingent on referring patients or purchase of additional services. Must mention offer(s) at the initial new patient appointment within 30 days of receipt of the offer(s) to redeem. Not valid for orthodontics or specialty treatments. Free Opalescence® Go Mini Whitening Kit ($45 value) offer cannot be redeemed by patients with insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, discount dental plans, or combined with other discounts, treatment offers, or programs. Offer is non-transferable, one per patient, while supplies last, only at participating Sage Dental practices, and upon completion of a new patient hygiene appointment. Valid for appointments completed within 30 days of receipt of offer to redeem. Must mention offer to redeem. Florida patients: THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. Cindy Roark, DMD, General Dentist FL DN16590/Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC and GA DN013293/Sage Dental Group of Georgia, LLC, 6600 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, (561) 999-9650.

**SageCare+ Discount Dental Plan is not dental insurance. Membership fees are non-refundable. Discounts shall not apply to any treatment started prior to enrollment or after membership expires. Discounts shall not apply to treatment paid in full or in part by an insurance policy. Fees may be changed at the discretion of Sage Dental at any time during the plan period. Discounts cannot be applied to insurance copayments or deductibles. Discounts cannot be combined with insurance benefits, other special offers or sales promotions advertised by Sage Dental, any third-party discounts, coupons, offers, or other dental discount plan benefits. Minimum fees only. Excludes all retail products. For Full Terms and Conditions, visit https://mysagedental.com/sagecare-terms-and-conditions/. All procedures are fees as performed by a Sage general dentistry provider. Fees do not include treatment performed by a specialty provider.

***ProClean Sonic Toothbrush and Opalescence Go Whitening Kit may not be suitable for all patients. Your doctor may recommend an alternative or suggest a minimum age of use. Free toothbrush upon initial enrollment only.

Free Whitening Kit Disclaimer:

*Free Opalescence® Go Mini Whitening Kit ($45 value) cannot be redeemed with insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, discount dental plans, or combined with other discounts, treatment offers, or programs. Offer is non-transferable, one per patient, while supplies last, only at participating Sage Dental practices, and upon completion of a new patient hygiene appointment. Valid for appointments completed between 4/1/2023 and 9/30/2023, must mention offer to redeem. Florida patients: THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. Cindy Roark, DMD, General Dentist FL DN16590/Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC and GA DN013293/Sage Dental Group of Georgia, LLC, 6600 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, (561) 999-9650.

Grand Opening Package Disclaimer:

*Offer valid at participating locations for new patient appointments completed within 30 days of receipt ONLY. Fee-for-service patients only; cannot be redeemed with insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, discount dental plans, or combined with other discounts, treatment offers, or programs. Free ProClean Sonic Toothbrush ($109 value, colors may vary) offer is non-transferrable, one per patient, while supplies last, only at participating Sage Dental practices, and upon completion of a new patient exam, X-rays, and hygiene appointment. Offer of Free dental exam, X-rays ($499 value, ADA codes D0150, D0210, D0330), and $100 off every $400 of General Treatment is non-transferable and valid at participating Sage Dental practices only for new patient appointments and for dental services performed by a general dentist. Minimum fee. Fees will vary depending upon required treatment. ADDITIONAL CHARGES MAY BE INCURRED FOR RELATED SERVICES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN INDIVIDUAL CASES. Discount is not contingent on referring patients or purchase of additional services. Must mention offer(s) at the initial new patient appointment to redeem. Not valid for orthodontics or specialty treatments. Florida patients: THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. Cindy Roark, DMD, General Dentist FL DN16590/Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC and GA DN013293/Sage Dental Group of Georgia, LLC, 6600 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, (561) 999-9650.

Orthodontic Disclaimer: 

*Fee-for-service patients only; cannot be redeemed with insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, discount dental plans, or combined with other discounts, treatment offers, or programs. Free Orthodontics Consultation ($175 value, ADA code D8660) and $1000 off braces or clear aligners applies to comprehensive orthodontic treatment (ADA codes D8080, D8090) is non-transferable and valid at participating Sage Dental practices for new orthodontic cash patients only and must be clinically cleared for orthodontic treatment by a general dentist. Offer does not include additional appliances outside of the bundle. Offer expires on 12/31/2023. ADDITIONAL CHARGES MAY BE INCURRED FOR RELATED SERVICES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN INDIVIDUAL CASES. Discount is not contingent on referring patients or purchase of additional services. Must mention offer(s) at the initial new patient appointment to redeem. Florida patients: THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. Cindy Roark, DMD, General Dentist FL DN16590/Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC and GA DN013293/Sage Dental Group of Georgia, LLC, 6600 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, (561) 999-9650.  

**Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments are required. See carecredit.com for details. 

Orthodontic Disclaimer – Dental Monitoring: 

*Fee-for-service patients only; cannot be redeemed with insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, discount dental plans, or combined with other discounts, treatment offers, or programs. Free Orthodontics Consultation ($175 value, ADA code D8660) and $1000 off braces or clear aligners applies to limited or comprehensive orthodontic treatment (ADA codes D8080, D8090) is non-transferable and valid at participating Sage Dental practices for new orthodontic cash patients only and must be clinically cleared for orthodontic treatment by a general dentist. Offer does not include additional appliances outside of the bundle. Offer expires on 12/31/2023. ADDITIONAL CHARGES MAY BE INCURRED FOR RELATED SERVICES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN INDIVIDUAL CASES. Discount is not contingent on referring patients or purchase of additional services. Must mention offer(s) at the initial new patient appointment to redeem. Florida patients: THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. Cindy Roark, DMD, General Dentist FL DN16590/Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC and GA DN013293/Sage Dental Group of Georgia, LLC, 6600 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, (561) 999-9650. DentalMonitoring (ScanBox Pro and Dental Monitoring App) are patent-protected products designed and manufactured by Dental Monitoring SAS, under the DentalMind branding for Health Care Professional (HCP).

**Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments are required. See carecredit.com for details. 

Dental Implant Disclaimer:

*Fee-for-service patients only; cannot be redeemed with insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, discount dental plans**, or combined with other discounts, treatment offers, or programs. Offer of Single Implant Surgical Placement (Ada Code D6010) is non-transferable and valid at participating Sage Dental practices only for cash-patient appointments only performed by a general dentist and completed by 09/30/2023. Minimum fee. Fees will vary depending upon required treatment. Offer is not valid with and cannot be applied to any pending, in-progress, or completed treatment or with any Oral Surgeon, Periodontist, and/or specialty provider services. ADDITIONAL CHARGES MAY BE INCURRED FOR RELATED SERVICES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN INDIVIDUAL CASES. Discount is not contingent on referring patients or purchase of additional services. Must mention offer(s) at the initial new patient appointment to redeem. Not valid for orthodontics or specialty treatments. Florida patients: THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. Cindy Roark, DMD, General Dentist FL DN16590/Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC and GA DN013293/Sage Dental Group of Georgia, LLC, 6600 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, (561) 999-9650

** SageCare+ Discount Dental Plan is an internal Sage Dental patient loyalty plan; it is not a health plan, or registered insurance plan.

†Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments are required. See carecredit.com for details.

Pediatric Disclaimer:

*Fee-for-service patients only; cannot be redeemed with insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, discount dental plans, or combined with other discounts, treatment offers, or programs. Offer of $49, Comprehensive Exam ($139 value ADA code D0150), Bitewing X-rays ($116 value ADA code D0274), Oral Hygiene Instruction ($107 value ADA code D1330), First Cleaning ($121 value ADA code Prophy D1120), Fluoride ($69 value ADA code D1208), Braces Consult ($175 value ADA code D8660) is non-transferable and valid at participating Sage Dental practices only for new cash patient appointments under 14 only, must be clinically cleared for orthodontic treatment by a general dentist and completed by 12/31/2023.  ADDITIONAL CHARGES MAY BE INCURRED FOR RELATED SERVICES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN INDIVIDUAL CASES. Discount is not contingent on referring patients or purchase of additional services. Must mention offer(s) at the initial new patient appointment to redeem. Florida patients: THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. Cindy Roark, DMD, General Dentist FL DN16590/Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC and GA DN013293/Sage Dental Group of Georgia, LLC, 6600 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, (561) 999-9650.

Care Credit TM Disclaimer:

Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments are required. See https://www.carecredit.com/ for details.

SageCare+ Disclaimer:

SageCare+ Discount Dental Plan is not dental insurance. Membership fees are non-refundable. Discounts shall not apply to any treatment started prior to enrollment or after membership expires. Discounts shall not apply to treatment paid in full or in part by an insurance policy. Fees may be changed at the discretion of Sage Dental at any time during the plan period. Discounts cannot be applied to insurance copayments or deductibles. Discounts cannot be combined with insurance benefits, other special offers or sales promotions advertised by Sage Dental, any third-party discounts, coupons, offers, or other dental discount plan benefits. Minimum fees only. Excludes all retail products. For Full Terms and Conditions, visit https://mysagedental.com/sagecare-terms-and-conditions/.  Cindy Roark, DMD, General Dentist FL DN16590/Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC and GA DN013293/Sage Dental Group of Georgia, LLC, 6600 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, (561) 999-9650.

Florida Residents:

THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

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