Kern Family Dentistry Blog

It’s no secret that today’s economy can be challenging. Many people have to work multiple jobs to afford the lifestyle they wish to live and many of those people don’t even have access to medical benefits—including dental insurance. If you’re lucky enough to be able to have dental insurance, you should definitely take advantage of your benefits before they reset in 2018.

If you need a delta dental dentist in Grafton—or any other insurance—be sure to do your research and follow these tips to get the most of your dental benefits.

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Are you one of many Americans that have missing teeth? It’s good to know that you’re not alone, but it’s better to know why it’s important to replace those missing teeth! Moreover, it’s critical to understand which dental prosthetic will work best and give you that long-lasting permanent replacement for years to come.

Most people might assume that if you have severe tooth loss, you must turn to dentures in Grafton, but what if we told you that you have an even better, natural looking and feeling option? Read on to find out more information!

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Who wants to wait weeks for a permanent solution for a broken tooth or a complex cavity? While traditional dental crowns may have been a lengthy process, CEREC in Grafton from Kern Family Dentistry provides a same-day solution. Since we use this innovative in-office technology, you can get the long-lasting, natural looking oral restoration you need in one visit. Learn all about CEREC porcelain dental crowns in this post from Dr. Joe Kern.

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If you’re like most people, you want the coming year to be better than the last. One of the simplest ways to accomplish this is to work on yourself, and this often sends legions of people to the gym. There’s a much easier approach if you’re simply looking to improve your appearance, and you won’t have to wait for months to see results. A new smile can do wonders for both your look and your confidence, and requires much less effort to get. Your cosmetic dentist in Grafton, Dr. Joe Kern, is going to share 3 ways he and his team can make you look and feel better than ever in 2017. (more…)

Have you been told that you snore excessively? Do you wake with morning time headaches? If so, you may be one of the 25 million Americans who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of the sleep disorder, resulting from an obstruction in the airway. The obstruction causes pauses in breathing frequently while sleeping as the airways become narrowed. Over time, there is a significant decrease in quality of life while the risk for potentially deadly health complications develops. Thankfully, sleep apnea in Grafton is easily treatable with your dentist at Kern Family Dentistry.
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For almost 20 years, Kern Family Dentistry has been a fixture in Grafton, providing compassionate dental care to the community. You may have noticed things are a bit different as we have recently updated our website with a new, fresh look. Along with our new website, we are excited to announce the launch of our blog to provide you with relevant oral health information. While our website may have gotten a makeover, you will still benefit from the same great family dentistry in Grafton with Dr. Joseph Kern. Since 1997, Dr. Kern has been the preferred choice for preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry.
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