Elmbrook Family Dental

Typically September and October are the months that your employer will present your dental insurance options to you for the upcoming calendar year. Reviewing and making sense of these options can often be overwhelming. We are here to help you make the best decision more clear for you and your family.

Here is the most important thing to be aware of when getting your insurance information: Is this a PPO or an HMO/DMO policy? A PPO policy allows you to visit any office and receive benefits there. However, attending an in-network dentist will provide you with an insurance coverage that allows LESS out of pocket expense to you as the patient. An HMO/DMO policy means you will be assigned to a specific dentist or office an can only receive coverage there for the entire benefit year. This second option would sadly mean you could not come to see us at Elmbrook Family Dental unless paying out of pocket. The good news? We are in network with almost all major PPO companies in order to allow you to receive the best benefits for your services with us!

Coverage details beyond this can vary so greatly. Things you may need to consider are your yearly maximum and deductible, and the percentage that each service will be covered at. Some insurance plans also have waiting periods in which you will not have your full benefits available for a designated amount of time. Because the details are so different for every insurance company and every employer, we would encourage you to call or stop in and talk with our educated front desk staff. They are happy to help you determine the best benefits to cover your dental needs.

Too many people let dental emergencies slide, not seeking the care they need until they just can’t bear the pain anymore. Unfortunately, delaying prompt dental treatment is the reason why the University of California San Francisco recently found hospitals are having to treat more and more issues that could have been easily fixed or even prevented with routine attention. If you’ve broken a dental filling, you need to make seeing an emergency dentist in Brookfield a priority — even if it doesn’t hurt.

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When it comes to your health, your dentist in Pewaukee is one of the first resources in your line of defense against disease and health concerns. Whether you realize it or not, your mouth shows signs of major health concerns that affect your whole body—not always dental issues. Visiting Elmbrook Family Dentistry ensures that our professionals will keep an eye out for large problems and address them as soon as possible. This includes oral cancer, gum disease, and the diseases that could develop from advanced gum disease. Let’s explore what one of our dental experts could run into during your next dental checkup.

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Do you wake up every morning with sore jaws and a pounding headache that just won’t quit? That’s no way to start the day! What may be causing your headache could be lying just in front of your ears: your temporomandibular joints. That’s right, your body could be reacting to several factors that cause your TMJ’s to dysfunction. Elmbrook Family Dental is here to help you get a better understanding of what TMJ disorder is, the signs, causes, and most importantly: how TMJ therapy in Brookfield can help you!

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Earlier in July, our hygienist Miranda and her husband Nathan welcomed their 3rd child into the world. This beautiful baby girl was born at 10lbs 6oz and 21.5 inches long. Her big brother Henry and big sister Mackenzie are so glad to have Kaylee Denise as their newest sibling and couldn’t be more proud. Congratulations to you and your family Miranda!

Our staff has grown over the years, but we have many staff members that have been with us for a long time. The doctors and staff have enjoyed caring for and getting to know our patients over the years and can’t wait to continue to care for them for many years to come! Miranda who is pictured with Dr Taibl, and Mindy who is pictured with Dr Brunner are celebrating 10 years of employment with Elmbrook Family Dental. They received gift cards as a special anniversary gift. Cheers: to at least 10 more!

The week leading up to the 4th of July, our staff had a little fun and wore our most patriotic outfits. We are always looking to have fun, but our staff can get a little competitive! So to make it a little more fun, check out our facebook page. We have posted 3 group photos with our best outfits of the week. We need YOUR help to decide who was the most patriotic group. Each comment, and each ‘like’ will count as a vote. So, visit our facebook page and comment or like your favorite group. Thanks for helping us have a little fun and we hope you all enjoyed your holiday.

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If you have noticed that your gums bleed when you brush and floss, you may be worried about your oral health — and with good reason. It’s not time to panic, but you should learn why gums bleed and what it means for the state of your smile. Making small changes now can prevent bleeding gums from progressing into a more serious issue later on. Keep reading to learn more on the subject from your dentist near Pewaukee.

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Broken teeth can happen to anyone, at any time. Whether the break or fracture occurs during a Sunday afternoon football game or over dinner on Tuesday night, any kind of dental injury can be frightening and leave you not knowing what to do next. Your emergency dentist in Brookfield wants to help you be prepared for the unexpected. Keep reading to find out what to do after a broken or fractured tooth!

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