Straightening your teeth with Invisalign in Costa Mesa has never been more affordable. Right now, Dr. Jorgenson at Advanced Dental Care is offering $500 off any treatment with the clear braces system. Both express and full-treatment cases are eligible for the significant discount! If you’ve been considering orthodontics, don’t wait to contact our office. This special will expire at the end of this month! Take advantage of significant savings for the sake of your wallet — and your smile.
At Advanced Dental Care, we don’t just treat our patients, we get to know them! It’s one of the greatest perks of our job. Our patients are amazing people, doing amazing things in our communities and we want you to know about them.
Our first Featured Patient Spotlight is actually two patients: Devin and Courtney Lucas! The Lucas’ are no stranger to the Costa Mesa community. They are the local business owners of Lucas Real Estate and active supporters of the Costa Mesa community. We first met the Lucas’ at the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce. We are so glad we get to know them. Now they are loyal patients, real estate gurus, and oh-so-happy new parents!
Devin and Courtney Lucas of Lucas Real Estate
Devin R. Lucas is a real estate attorney, broker and REALTOR® specializing in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Orange County communities, along with real estate legal issues throughout California. Mr. Lucas was named the “2014 REALTOR® of the Year” by the Newport Beach Association of REALTORS®, served as a Director of the California Association of REALTORS®, is an active member of multiple local and statewide REALTOR® committees, serves on the Board of the Orange County Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Section and is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association’s Real Estate Section.
(more…)
This June, your Costa Mesa dentist and the team at Advanced Dental Care want to show their appreciation for the public service employees who make our community run. And what better way to make you happy than by helping you smile brighter? If you’re a teacher, police officer, firefighter, government official, or any other type of public service employee, Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson wants you to enjoy free teeth whitening trays during June! All you have to do is schedule your checkup and cleaning, and we’ll create custom-fit trays to help you smile bigger and brighter than ever before.
A long time ago, losing a tooth was an exciting occassion. Remember? You put the tooth under your pillow, the tooth fairy came while you were sleeping, and in the morning.. CASH! As an adult, tooth loss is not an exciting occassion. The reasons for tooth loss—severe decay, injury, damage, periodontal disease and infection—are all quite serious. Missing teeth can cause bone loss and really impact how you feel about your smile. Replacing missing teeth is essential to both your oral and overall health. There are several options for tooth replacement such as dentures or a multi-unit crown and bridge, but for the most functional and aesthetic results, dental implants are the preferred choice.
After orthodontic treatment, you know your new, beautiful smile took time, money and effort to achieve. So why wouldn’t you do everything in your power to keep it looking as fantastic as it does right now? Teeth can shift back into their original position after braces come off, but it’s easy to prevent them from doing so — all you need is a good retainer. For smiles that have benefitted from traditional braces or Invisalign in Costa Mesa, there’s Vivera.
We’re here when you need us most. Emergency Dentist on call 24/7.
There are a lot of factors that affect oral health such as hygiene, diet, exercise, and genetics. Some people brush and floss religiously and still have tooth decay, while others don’t brush at all and have no decay. It’s good to know which person you are so you can do what’s best for you! Maintaining good 
With dental care, decay and infection rarely just go away on their own, but early detection can treat these conditions before they become painful and expensive. Of course, we will be here at 3:00am on a Tuesday or 8:00am on a Sunday should you ever need us, but we prefer not to see you in pain! We’re not your typical 9 to 5 dental office, we are your emergency dentist, here when you need us most!
(more…)
By Libby Dahl, Office Manager
Delta Dental Sample EOB
We accept all PPO insurances at Advanced Dental Care! If you are using dental insurance at your dental visits, you will receive an Explanation of Benefits or EOB either by mail or email shortly after your visit. EOBs can be confusing, because they look a lot like invoices (and nobody likes invoices!). An EOB is provided to patients covered by insurance to explain what services were rendered by a provider and what the insurance company paid for on behalf of the patient.
Learning how to read EOBs is very useful to making sure you are aware of what your insurance company covers for you and instances where they did not pay for a service. A standard dental EOB will have the subscriber’s name, the patient’s name, your member ID, and the claim number. It is important to make sure that your information is correct so there are no mix-ups with another patient.
(more…)
By Brittany Boulay
Many patients are using dental insurance they’ve obtained through their employer or a self-funded plan. When choosing a dental insurance policy, it is important that you obtain a plan that will provide good coverage for your needs. Popular insurance companies that offer PPO plans include Delta Dental, Cigna, Metlife, Aetna, Guardian, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Assurant, and we accept them all! Sometimes patients don’t have a choice as their policy is negotiated between the insurance company and their employer. Whatever the case may be, it is very important that you are familiar with your coverages, frequencies, and limitations so you are properly prepared for your appointment.
At Advanced Dental Care, our staff is fully trained and equipped to provide a courtesy insurance verification prior to your appointment. One of our friendly and knowledgeable staff members will take some basic information from you during your initial phone call or email to our office. Using the information you provide, we request a breakdown of your insurance benefits, frequencies, and limitations. Although we perform the check, this is not a guarantee of benefits, and is really done as a courtesy to you to make your appointment run smoothly.
(more…)
By Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson, Advanced Dental Care
It’s Halloween Week and The Walking Dead is back on air. Naturally it is a very spooky time of year. As part of our Dentalween Scare week we have been posting scary, but real dental conditions on our social media accounts to spread awareness of dental disease and conditions. Most dental conditions can be prevented with regular check-ups with your dentist and hygienist. Keeping and attending your regularly prescribed appointments of 3, 4, or 6 months can save you pain and money. (more…)
October is National Dental Hygiene Month and we are celebrating all month long! Where would we be without all the awesome, spectacular, fantastic hygienists in the world? We’d have less than perfect smiles that’s for sure! If you’ve been to our office, then you’ve had the pleasure of meeting the world’s best Registered Dental Hygienist Lisa Thurm! (more…)
