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What is infertility?  In general, infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant (conceive) after one year (or longer) of unprotected sex. In the United States, about 1 in 5 (19%) married women aged 15 to 49 with no prior births in the United States are unable to get pregnant after 1 year…

What are clear aligners?  In 2000, a company called AlignTechnology launched a brilliant alternative to traditional braces, clear aligners. The goal was to straighten teeth without the need for brackets and wires. Traditional braces use brackets that are cemented onto the teeth and attached by wires that apply a subtle but constant force to elicit…

Dental insurance can be hard to come by. Sadly, many people will put off seeking dental care until they are able to obtain dental insurance only to quickly find that expensive premiums, limited benefits, and excessive wait times can make it more trouble than it’s worth. Fortunately, DenVantage is here to offer you a better…

The mouth is home to hundreds of different types of bacteria. Many of these bacteria help to maintain a healthy mouth, while others have been shown to be detrimental to not only your mouth but your whole body. If uncontrolled, bacteria in the mouth can multiply and enter the bloodstream, affecting other parts of the…

A Consultation  The first step in the process of mini dental implants, like most surgical procedures, starts with a consultation. At this consultation, the dentist will examine your teeth (if applicable), gums, and bone, review your medical history and oral history and hear your story. A CT Scan will be necessary because it provides views…

It’s that time of year again when we’re all making our list of new year’s resolutions! Most of us, every year, put our health somewhere at the top of that list. But what about our dental health? More often than not, we forget, or are completely unaware that our dental health and our overall health…