http://leardidental.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:54:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Payment is due at the time of service. All credit cards are accepted We offer a 10% discount for cash, checks and debit cards. And 5% discount for regular credit cards. Insurance will be billed as a courtesy. Insurance quotes and estimates are not a guarantee of payment There is a 24 hour cancellation policy or ... http://leardidental.com/office-policy/ In order that our patients are not inconvenienced and required to wait a long time in our waiting room, we ask that you are prompt for your appointment. Our goal is  to try to run on time. If you run late for your appointment, then it backs up the rest of ... http://leardidental.com/request-to-our-patients/ Infected and Diseased Gums In 2003 the World Health Organization published a comprehensive report on oral health with research showing that up to 85% of adults in the US have some form of gum disease. Unfortunately most of these people don't know it. The symptoms of gum disease include: Bleeding gums Sensitive teeth Obvious plaque, ... http://leardidental.com/gum-disease-perio-protect/ Now you don't have to worry about the uncomfortable feeling of numbness after a typical visit to the dentist. There's an alternative, and it's called OraVerse®. How does it work? OraVerse® rapidly reverses the effects of your local dental anesthetic after routine dental procedures It is scientifically proven to accelerate the return ... http://leardidental.com/no-one-likes-being-numb/ Dr. Leardi is partnering with Arestin® for optimal gum health. Gum disease or periodontal disease is a serious infection that can lead to tooth loss, eventually affecting your overall health. To treat this disease, your dentist may recommend a locally administered antibiotic. This antibiotic, called Arestin®, helps fight infection that leads ... http://leardidental.com/about-arestin/ To make your first visit as convenient as possible, we've made our New Patient and HIPPA Forms available to you online. Now you can download both forms to your computer and complete them at your convenience using the Adobe Reader software (available free of charge from Adobe.com). Just complete the ... http://leardidental.com/patient-forms/ I graduated from Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, PA, in 1985. I attended Villanova University, graduating in 1989 with a BS in Biology, and then went on to work for a year at Smith Kline Beecham Clinical Labs in the Virology Department. Although Smith Kline Beecham is a great ... http://leardidental.com/in-the-doctors-own-words/ We are always glad to hear from our patients...what we do right and what we can improve. We appreciate your feedback and encourage you to leave a comment. http://leardidental.com/patient-feedback/ In the expanding field of cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening has become a very popular choice among men and women alike. Today whitening or bleaching treatments are available to satisfy almost every budget, timeframe and temperament. Whether you choose one-hour bleaching sessions at the dentist's office or purchase in-home bleaching kits, teeth ... http://leardidental.com/teeth-whitening/ You want straight teeth, but don’t want to wear braces? Invisalign® invisible braces offers a proven technology that can straighten your teeth…invisibly! Invisalign®’s clear aligners are virtually invisible. You wear each aligner for about two weeks, gradually straightening your teeth to the desired position. Since your aligners are custom made for ... http://leardidental.com/invisalign/