Entries by Dr. Matthew Standridge

Dental Insurance: A Love Story

Dental Insurance: A Love Story If you know me or have been a patient of mine, you might have heard me go off on a tangent about the shortfalls of dental insurance.  While certainly, they tend to jack up my blood pressure, a part of me is very thankful for these policies.  If they only […]

More Options for Straight Teeth!

More Options for Straight Teeth! Great news! As most of you know, I’ve been getting started with Powerprox Six Month Adult Braces for adults looking for straight teeth in a reasonable amount of time. Well, we’re expanding our orthodontic services EVEN MORE!!! Soon we will be offered CLEAR BRACES as well!! These are a series […]

When Does My Child Need Braces?

Hello Friend, Dr. Matt here. I wanted to write a post today about some questions I get asked a lot: When is my child going to need braces? And if they do need them, when should we start? Those are great questions that you can certainly get conflicting information on depending on who you ask. […]

The Only Constant is Change

The Only Constant is Change There is a change of climate in all aspects of healthcare and dentistry is no exception. Insurances are raising their deductibles and lowering their coverage. Employers are decreasing or flat-out cutting benefits offered to employees. Politicians are crying out for solutions while beating their drums to the “access to care” […]

KDP Ep 049: Lessons Learned in 2020 with the Standridges

Hello again! Now that 2020 is in the review mirror, Sara Joy joins Dr. Matt in reflecting at the challenges of the previous year, the hard-learned lessons, and moving forward in 2021. This is a very transparent and personal episode. Too much of social media only shows highlighted parts of people’s “perfect” lives, so we […]

This Country Needs a Better Diet, Not More Dentists

This Country Needs a Better Diet, Not More Dentists Make no mistake; dental caries (aka cavities) are a disease. It is a degenerative disease of the teeth caused by bacteria. The 2000 Surgeon General’s report on “Oral Health in America” identified tooth decay as the most common chronic disease of children in the U.S. Dental […]

Understanding How Cavities Connect to The Modern Diet

Understanding How Cavities Connect to The Modern Diet Cavities are the most common disease among today’s youth, yet diet is a topic often neglected in dental offices. Everyone knows that sugar is bad for their teeth, but this in-depth explanation shows exactly how the modern diet is driving the dental disease. How Does Your Diet […]