General Dentistry, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, Hudson Valley, New York 12603

FAQs

Fred S. Maron DMD

Dr. Fred S. Maron

Here are Dr. Maron’s answers to your frequently asked questions on general dentistry, including the dental services that he provides. If you have any other dental questions, let us know.

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Sleep apnea

Does your dental office treat sleep apnea?

Who determines if I have sleep apnea?

What does the physician do if I test positive for sleep apnea?

What does your dental office do if I cannot tolerate a CPAP?

What do you do if the oral sleep appliance is not totally effective?

What are some of the signs of sleep apnea?

Why should I care about sleep apnea?

What are the advantages of using an oral sleep appliance vs. a CPAP?

Does Medicare cover oral sleep appliances?

Do other insurances cover oral appliances for sleep apnea?


Invisalign orthodontics

When is it appropriate to have orthodontics done by your general dentist vs. an orthodontist?

How do I know if I am a candidate for Invisalign® orthodontics?

What age patients can be treated with Invisalign?

What are the advantages of Invisalign?

Do you offer any bonus for doing Invisalign at your dental office?


Mini dental implants

Does your office offer dental implants?

Why would I choose a mini dental implant over a conventional dental implant?

Are mini dental implants expensive?

What are the main uses of mini dental implants?

Why would I choose a mini dental implant to replace a missing tooth?

How many mini dental implants do you place to hold a denture?

How does the mini dental implant hold the denture?

Can the old denture be used for mini dental implants to save money?

How satisfied are patients with mini dental implant-retained dentures?


Children's dentistry

When will my baby start getting teeth?

What should I do if my child’s front baby tooth gets knocked out?

Are baby teeth important?

At what age should I bring my child for the first dental visit?

What do you do at the child’s first dental visit?

What should I tell my child before his first dental appointment?

How often should children come for their dental cleanings?


Oral health care

How often should adults come for their dental cleanings?

Which toothpaste should I use?

Which mouthwash should I use?

Do I have to floss my teeth everyday?

Is there anything I can do for bad breath?

Can my teeth be whitened by over-the-counter products?

How often should I have dental x-rays?

How do you safeguard your dental patients against the transmission of infection?


Tooth and gum problems

What should I do if an adult tooth gets knocked out?

If my teeth do not hurt does that mean that I do not have any dental problems?

My parents always said that I have soft teeth. What are soft teeth?

Is there any alternative to gum surgery for severe gum disease?


Administrative issues

If I do not have insurance, should I wait to see a dentist?

Should I purchase dental insurance?

Does your office offer an alternative to dental insurance?

What should I do if I have a dental emergency when the office is closed?

What should I do if I cannot keep my dental appointment?

Do you call to remind patients of their dental appointment times?


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Dr. Maron is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM), which is the highest credential a dentist can earn in dental sleep medicine.

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