by Dr. Francessca Scarlett | Aug 18, 2026 | Blog
Deciding to switch dentists can feel like a hassle, but staying with the wrong one quietly costs you more: missed problems, surprise bills, and treatment you never fully understood. If several of the signs below sound familiar, it may be time to change dentists and...
by Dr. Francessca Scarlett | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve ever looked closely at a dental plan, you’ve probably seen “80/20” somewhere in the fine print. The 80/20 rule is one of the most common ways dental insurance splits the cost of care: your plan pays 80% of a covered procedure, and you...
by Dr. Francessca Scarlett | Aug 13, 2026 | Blog
Can adults and kids go to the same orthodontist? Picture this: you’ve got a Tuesday afternoon free, a rare window in an otherwise chaotic family calendar. You need to schedule your 9-year-old for an orthodontic checkup and, honestly, you’ve been putting...
by Dr. Francessca Scarlett | Aug 11, 2026 | Blog
Not every toothache means you need to drop everything and call the dentist — but some are a true dental emergency. Knowing the difference between “this can wait until my next cleaning” and “this needs care today” can save you unnecessary pain...
by Dr. Francessca Scarlett | Aug 8, 2026 | Blog
Ever been told a treatment “isn’t covered yet,” or that you have to wait before your insurance will pay again? That’s usually the 2-year rule at work. In dentistry, the 2-year rule is a common dental-insurance frequency limit — a cap on how...
by Dr. Francessca Scarlett | Aug 6, 2026 | Blog
If you’re missing one or more teeth and looking into dental implants, the first question is usually the same: am I actually a candidate? The good news is that most healthy adults are. Implant dentistry isn’t one-size-fits-all, but a few key factors...
by Dr. Francessca Scarlett | Aug 4, 2026 | Blog
Your first visit to a new dentist covers a lot of ground fast: an exam, maybe X-rays, a cleaning, and a rundown of what’s next. It’s easy to nod along and forget to ask anything. Walking in with a short list of questions changes that, and makes sure you...
by Dr. Francessca Scarlett | Aug 1, 2026 | Blog
A deep, lingering ache or a jolt of pain when you drink something hot or cold is often a sign of nerve damage inside your tooth. So can a dentist fix nerve damage in your teeth? Here’s the honest answer: a badly damaged tooth nerve can’t be healed back to...
by Dr. Francessca Scarlett | Jul 30, 2026 | Blog
When you’re missing one or more teeth, the two most common paths forward are dentures and dental implants. Both restore your ability to eat and smile with confidence, but they work very differently — and the right choice depends on your bone health, budget, and...
by Dr. Francessca Scarlett | Jul 28, 2026 | Blog
More options should make a decision easier. With teeth straightening, they somehow make it harder. With so many teeth straightening options available, patients walk into the consultation room at Fancy Smiles Dental Studio knowing they want straighter teeth and having...
