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Posted October 13, 2025 / Blog, Patient Care
Ryan Whalen

Dental Insurance FAQ: The Basics

At Whalen Dentistry, we understand that dental insurance can be tricky to navigate. Evaluating dental plans and considering deductibles, benefits, which treatments are covered, and the mountain of other information insurance companies provide can be a headache in and of itself.  Dr. Ryan Whalen wants every Cornelius patient to have the power to control their… (Read More)

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Posted September 27, 2025 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Ryan Whalen

Kids, Candy & Dental Health

Holidays like Halloween, Christmas, and Easter bring extra candy and homemade goodies along with them. Sadly, the bacteria in your child’s mouth are always ready to start producing the acid that contributes to cavities, but candy still can be enjoyed in moderation! Cornelius’ dentist, Dr. Ryan Whalen at Whalen Dentistry, has the skinny on some… (Read More)

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Posted July 27, 2025 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Ryan Whalen

Can Children Get Receding Gums?

Receding gums (also known as gingival recession in the field of dentistry) are not uncommon in adults aged 40 and older, but children can also experience this progressive loss of gum tissue as young as age 7.  Left untreated, gum recession can expose tooth roots and lead to pain and sensitivity. While causes of gum… (Read More)

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Posted April 27, 2025 / Blog, Patient Care
Ryan Whalen

Dental Insurance Trends

Above any other medical need, people are more likely to skip seeing the dentist because they can’t afford it. Many people choose not to buy dental insurance because it’s an added cost without a lot of perceived value. For some reason, people simply feel more comfortable taking this risk because they don’t fully understand the… (Read More)

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