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Jaffe Dental Group

Dentist Steven P. Jaffe, D.D.S.

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FSA and HSA Health Benefits

A Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) are pre-tax benefit accounts that are used to pay qualified medical expenses not covered by your health insurance. The money you put into FSA and HSA healthcare are not taxable so you save on taxes and keep more in your paycheck. If you have an FSA and your employer allows, you may be able to carry over $550 but no more, to the new year. Make sure you use your money before you lose it. 2020 is coming to an end, so contact us to schedule an appointment. An HSA has no limit to how much money you can carryover for the coming year. Non cosmetic dental expenses are included in both of these health benefits accounts.

COVID-19 Has Increased Tooth Problems

During the pandemic, a rise in dental issues across the U.S. including here at our practice has occurred. There has been an uptick of TMJ and tooth fractures. Read more about how the TMJ increase may be caused by at-home improvised workstations that don’t provide the correct posture support. Posture directly effects the jawbone that is connected to the skull. Tooth cracks and fractures are most likely due to the added stress which increases clenching and grinding; a night guard can help prevent cracked teeth. If you are experiencing any of these problems, please make an appointment.

Dental Implant Awareness Month

Dental Implant Awareness month brings attention to how dental implants can improve people’s lives. Jaffe Dental Group place implants right in our Brownstown office. For our patients this means lower costs, reduction in treatment time, and a beautiful smile at your convenience. Learn more! Schedule an appointment to see if you are a candidate and if dental implants are the right option for you.

Mouth Guards

Custom-fitted mouth protectors use impressions of your actual teeth to fit your specific individual requirements to best protect your teeth and provide you the most comfort while wearing.

Mouth guards should be worn by anyone who plays contact sports or an individual sport that has a risk of injury to the mouth. If you grind your teeth, you will need a type of mouth guard called a nocturnal bite plate or bite splint. Mouth guards have been proven to decrease injuries to the mouth, teeth, and nerves. If you or your child is in need of a mouth guard, contact Jaffe Dental Group to make an appointment.

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