There are many different types of dental insurance, all of which are a little bit different. For the average person, it can sometimes be challenging to understand what types of services are covered by your dental insurance and which you will have to pay for by yourself.  Preventative, Basic, an...

Just about everybody loves sweet, sugary treats. But eating too many sweets isn't just bad for your waistline. It's also can harm your teeth. In reality, sugar itself isn't the culprit when it comes to tooth decay. Instead, it's the hundreds of bacteria that already live in your mouth. Most of th...

If you are in the market for a new dentist, it's usually either because your old dentist retired or moved or because you had a bad experience. Finding a new dentist can be challenging. If you left your old dentist because you were unhappy, the last thing you want to do is to start seeing another ...

When you visit McCosh Family Dentistry, when you are checking out we will probably ask you if you want to schedule your future teeth cleaning appointments. Many of our patients find this to be an unusual question. After all, how do you know now whether or not you need a teeth cleaning appointmen...

At McCosh Family Dentistry, we understand that most people's lives today are very busy. Between your family, your career, your school, and other concerns, you have a lot of demands on your time. We also are aware that going to the dentist isn't everybody's favorite thing in the world to do. While...

One of the unfortunate side effects of the rise of big discount chains and online shopping is a decline in customer service standards. Think back on the last time you visited your local Wal-Mart, Costco, or other "big box" store. In all likelihood, the prices were pretty good but the service was ...

If you have dental insurance as part of your benefits package with your employer, you may think that you never have to pay for anything when you visit the dentist. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Or even ever the case. With most dental insurance policies, there usually is a deducti...

Lately, there have been a number of news reports regarding the benefits of flossing every day. Some recent scientific studies have called into question the value of daily flossing, concluding that the benefits are marginal at best. So does that mean you shouldn't floss every day? Probably not. C...

If your cardiologist has recently told you that you may need heart surgery, he or she probably also said that you need to see your dentist before the procedure can be scheduled. As it turns out, dental care and heart health are directly linked. Infections in the mouth, gums, or teeth can put your...

If you are unhappy with the way your smile looks, you don't have to learn to live with it. Instead, you can do something to improve it. McCosh Family Dentistry is a leading cosmetic dentist in South Florida. We specialize in improving the look of teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen, or ...