Patient guides
Straight answers, written by your dentist.
Short, plain-English guides from Dr. Jinyu Sun on the questions we hear most in the office. No jargon, no sales pitch.
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Your first visit: what actually happens, step by step
Forms before you arrive, a thorough exam, a cleaning and a plain-English plan. Here is the whole visit, start to finish.
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Dental emergency: what to do in the first hour
A knocked-out tooth has a clock on it. A toothache usually does not. Here is how to tell the difference and what to do before you reach us.
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Invisalign or braces? An honest comparison for adults
Both straighten teeth. They differ in what you see, what you feel, how long it takes and what it costs. Here is how to choose.
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Dental benefits reset every year. Do not leave them behind.
Most dental plans wipe the slate clean on December 31. Here is how maximums, deductibles and FSAs actually work, and how to get the most out of them.
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How often should you really get your teeth cleaned?
Twice a year is a reasonable default, not a law. Here is what actually determines how often you should come in, and why skipping is costlier than it looks.
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Missing a tooth? Implant or bridge, explained plainly
Both replace a missing tooth. One stands on its own; the other leans on its neighbors. The right choice depends on your bone, your budget and the teeth next door.
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