The Laser Dental Group

Happy Holidays to you and I hope all is well!  Since our last newsletter, there have been some new additions to our office. First, Dr. Min Kwak has joined part-time as an associate in the Westfield office. Second, Dr. Michael Saba has also joined full-time as an associate in both Union and Westfield offices.  Both Dr. Kwak and Saba are Invisalign certified.   The Westfield project is finally underway, and I expect to be in the new location at 147-149 Elmer Street in the summer of 2015. Yes, it took 3 years of planning to cut through all the red tape, and now we have a green light to begin, and construction should begin shortly.   On the equipment front, the new upgrade on the E4D system works like a charm. The new NevoScan has reduced the time it takes to make a new crown down to 2 hours from start to finish! Our digital x-ray systems also got a boost with the new Schick 33 system. This is comparab...

Happy Holidays from Dr Hwang, Dr Kwak, Dr Louie and Dr Saba. 

Dr. Injung Ivy Hwang   Dental implants are the best option of all to replace your missing teeth, and they are the only option to provide you the function of natural teeth without damaging your other teeth. For the best result with the minimal discomfort possible, every dental implant treatment needs a thorough diagnosis and proper treatment plan prior to start. At the Laser Dental Group, we have a team of doctors with extensive training and experience to give you the honest answers to your questions regarding your needed treatment for missing teeth. 3 Myths About Dental Implants Implants Are New  Dental implants have been around since early 1980, and they have been showing over 98% success rate  on average. Implants Are Painful Dental phobia is not uncommon, but properly planned and handled dental implant treatment is as easy as getting a tooth filled.  Per my actual patient’s quote, “I didn’t feel anything during or after. It was so ...

Tooth Decay As you might guess, the number-one dental problem among preschoolers is tooth decay . One out of 10 two- year-olds already have one or more cavities By age three, 28% of children have one or more cavities By age five, nearly 50% of c hildren have one or more cavities Many parents assume that cavities in baby teeth don't matter, because they'll be lost anyway. But that's not true. Dental decay in baby teeth can negatively affect permanent teeth and lead to future dental problems. Teaching Good Dental Habits The best way to protect your child's teeth is to teach him good dental habits. With the proper coaching he'll quickly adopt good oral hygiene as a part of his daily routine . However, while he may be an enthusiastic participant, he won't yet have the control or concentration to brush his teeth all by himself. You'll need to supervise and help him so that the brush removes all the plaque—the soft, sticky, bacteria-...

Do you already have Care Credit?  If so, you may be eligible to enter their Care for Sharing Sweepstakes .  If you use your Care Credit card between September 15 thru October 31, you are entered to win $200.  In addition the winner gets $100 to give to the charity of their choice.  Care for Sharing Sweepstakes Thank you for your interest in the Care for Sharing Sweepstakes.  The promotion ended on October 31, 2014.

We are pleased to welcome Dr Michael Saba to our staff at The Laser Dental Group.  In our effort to provide maximum service to our patients, he will be working Mondays and Tuesdays in Union and Thursdays and Fridays in Westfield.  He will also be available at least once a month on Saturdays in each office.  Dr. Michael Saba is a Union County native that graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University in 2008. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in the historic city of Philadelphia at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry.  You can read more about Dr Saba and our available hours at www.thelaserdentalgroup.com.

It's that time again!   Every year thousands of dollars in dental insurance benefits is wasted, unused by patients.  If you are paying into a dental insurance plan and not making use of the plan the insurance company pockets those savings.   Here are some reasons using those benefits today saves you money. 1. Your deductible .  Every year most plans take a deductible, $25-$100 usually.  This is the dollar amount you must spend before the coverage “kicks in”.  If you have already had work done this year you would not have to pay it again, but wait just 1 day after the new year, and you will. 2. Your maximum .  99% of plans have a maximum they will pay out each year.  If you begin the year by using up your benefits, you have no benefits remaining for that emergency you may have later in the summer.  3. Maximize your benefits If you are one of those patients whose treatment plan is larger than your maximum benefits, you may be able to ...