Andrea Galick

Andrea Galick is an accomplished Dental Hygienist (RDH) with a passion for helping patients achieve optimal oral health. Andrea has built a reputation as a caring and skilled practitioner who puts her patients at ease and provides individualized care that meets their unique needs.



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Reasons of Dental Phobia

For many people, nothing seems worse than a trip to the dentist’s office. Even those who normally handle doctor appointments well get nervous when it comes to getting their teeth cleaned. But why are people scared of the dentist? After all, a dentist or hygienist is only there to make sure that your teeth stay healthy and that your smile remains bright. This article explores the dental phobia that thousands of people face every day and details some coping methods that can help you figure out how to deal with dental anxiety.

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How To Use Dental Financing?

You should check in with your dentist for teeth cleaning at least twice a year. As you get older, you can expect to need some off-cycle visits as well that go beyond teeth cleaning. After all, your teeth age just like you do. But how do you pay for dental work when the procedures start to add up? Fortunately, there are many solutions to your dental woes, from dental financing to working out payment plans with your dental office. Here are a few suggestions for payment when it comes to various dental procedures.

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Tooth Bridges Explained

For whatever reason, your dentist has informed you that two or three teeth have to go. Now the focus is what you are going to do once those teeth are gone. One solution that your dentist recommends is looking into the idea of getting a dental or tooth bridge. Is the right choice for you? Would a different approach be better? Before you make any decision, take the time to learn more about the different kinds of dental bridges. Here is some basic information that you need to know.

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Your Dentist Recommends Endodontic Therapy. Here’s What You Should Know About a Root Canal Treatment

Endodontic therapy, also known as a root canal treatment, is a process that makes it possible to save a damaged tooth. This particular procedure focuses on removing the tooth pulp that has become infected and seeking to ensure no remaining infection is present. The tooth is then sealed with the use of a filling. It’s not unusual for a dentist to also install a crown.does-your-dentist-recommend-endodontic-therapy

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Why Do I Need a Dental Bridge?

When you are missing one or more teeth, there are a few choices to make. One approach is to simply live the gap created by the loss of one or two teeth. Another solution is to employ some type of dental prosthetic to fill in that space. If you opt for the latter, it's worth your time and effort to find out what dental bridges have to offer.

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Why Is It Important to Get Teeth Cleaned?

There's no doubt that a good dental cleaning provides you with a pleasant sensation in the mouth. The thing that some people don’t understand about cleanings is that they do quite a bit of good for your general dental health. They can even help reduce the risk of a dental problem trigging some other type of medical issue. If you’ve been less than diligent with having a dental cleaning two or more times a year, here are some facts that will provide incentive to get back into the habit.

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Dental Surgery 101

Your dentist tells you that it's time to undergo some form of dental surgery. What does that mean? You have a lot of questions and the dentist has the answers. Here are some of the fundamentals you should understand about dental procedures and why you should not delay them.

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Why a Regular Dental Check Up is Important

When was the last time you had a dental check-up? How about the other members of the family? Do the kids understand the importance of having dental exams every year? Now is a great time to remind yourself and the family why regular checkups are so important. Here are some examples to help you get started.

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Key Benefits to Seeing an Emergency Dentist ASAP

Problems with the teeth and gums don’t always arise during typical office hours. A fall, being involved in an auto accident, being struck in the mouth with a baseball, and other types of events could all call for seeking help from an emergency dentist. Rather than trying to wait until the office opens up tomorrow morning, there are real advantages to contacting one of the emergency dentists in the area when something unexpected happens. Here are some examples of the benefits patients enjoy by choosing to not wait.

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What You Should Know Before Deciding to Get Dental Implants

It's time to settle on an alternative to natural teeth. While you've thought about dentures, they really don't seem to offer the advantages that you want. Have you thought about getting dental implants? Before you make a decision, here are some things you should know. There’s a good chance that they will turn out to be the right solution for you.

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