Flex Spending Account: Use it or Lose it!

 Your FSA dollars can be used for anything that “treats or prevents a dental disease.” This includes regular cleanings and checkups, as well as bonding, bridgework, crowns/caps, dentures, extractions, fillings, gum surgery, root canals, sealants, and in most cases, orthodontia. Your FSA cannot be used for anything considered cosmetic, including whitening and veneers.

Calculus 101

Calculus Joke Dentist

In dentistry, calculus or tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque. It is caused by precipitation of minerals from saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in plaque on the teeth. This process of precipitation kills the bacterial cells within dental plaque, but the rough and hardened surface that is formed provides an ideal surface for further plaque formation. This leads to calculus buildup, […]

Flossing and Your Dental Health

Proper flossing removes  plaque  and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach — under the gumline and between your teeth. Because plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended. To receive maximum benefits from flossing, use the following proper technique: Starting with about 18 inches […]

Family Dentists in Dubuque, Iowa

Our dentist office has been serving the Dubuque and surrounding community for over 40 years! We practice general, cosmetic, and children’s dentistry and are always seeing new patients. See why Dr. Bill May, Dr. Lindsey May, and Dr. Emily McGuire are the most trusted dentists in Dubuque.