Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We strongly encourage our Walnut Creek dental patients to ask questions and become active participants in their own dental care. Here, you can find a selection of some of our most frequently asked questions. If you don’t see your question here, please contact us, and we will be happy to help!
- What is the difference between amalgam (silver) and composite (white) fillings?
- Are regular x-rays dangerous?
- What is a Same Day Crown?
- How can I make dental care more affordable?
- What is the Healthy Mouth Baseline?
- What is gum disease?
- What is a deep cleaning?
- When should I bring my child to the dentist for a first visit?
- Does Dr. Maher accept my dental insurance?
- Am I too old to straighten my teeth?
- What is bite correction and why is it important to my oral health?
- Dr. Maher has recommended that I get a crown on one of my teeth, but I don't feel any pain. Can I wait?
- How will a night guard help me?
- Can tongue or mouth-area piercings really affect my oral health?
- Why should I straighten my teeth?
- What advantages do bridges have over partial dentures?
- How are dental implants different from standard dental crowns?
- How effective are professional teeth whitening kits?
- How often do you recommend brushing and flossing my teeth?
- What can I do to prevent periodontal disease?
- Should I take my child to a specialist for pediatric dentistry?