Need Help Understanding Dental Insurance?

For many patients, dental insurance is a benefit that they receive from their employer. Like health insurance, it's intended to ensure that patients receive the proper medical care that they require at more a more affordable cost. We couldn't agree more strongly with this purpose. But, given the many different plans and options that are available from providers, sometimes this can get VERY confusing.

If you have the time, take a look at your coverage and what you're entitled to. If you don't have time or can't make heads or tails of things, get some help from your dentist. They can help wade through all the details of your plan; from co-pays to deductibles and limitations.

By working with a dentist that takes the time to go through your insurance coverage BEFORE your visit has two three significant advantages.

1. It can save you time!
2. Patients can avoid costly surprises!
3. Patients can maximize their benefits!

If you'd like to read more, we've put together a small article which you can read by clicking on the link: Understanding Dental Insurance & Dental Plans.

The Millbrae Art & Wine Festival - 40th Anniversary

Labor Day is a sign for many of us that change is about to happen. Cooler temperatures, the unofficial end of summer and the start of school. But, one thing we can count on is our festival. More than 200 artists and craft vendors from all over the western United States exhibit at the festival.

From the art and food, to the entertainment, it's an easy and fun way to enjoy the holiday. We hope to see you there!

Days: September 4th and 5th, 10 AM - 5 PM right on Broadway Avenue.

From more information on the event, visit the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce.

What's all This Talk about Dental Sealants for Kids?

We all want to keep our children happy and healthy. This goes for their teeth as well.

As much as we can keep after them to brush and floss, there are many other things that can help to ensure that their teeth stay cavity-free. A easy procedure to consider is the use of Dental Sealants.

Dental Sealants are a protective layer that is applied to teeth. It acts as a barrier against decay. Much like a protective clear paint layer, it can't be seen but is there simply to protect teeth from the natural decay that occurs from sugary foods and spots that are missed from ordinary brushing.

The great news is that many dental insurance companies cover dental sealants up to a certain age. If you haven't heard or looked into Dental Sealants before, click here to read more about Dental Sealants.

Walk Across America - In 2 Minutes

A very creative video put together by a group of guys and sponsored by Levi's.

Only 2 minutes long, but the images and effect are amazing. The actual trip consisted of a director, producer, photographer, and actor that traveled via RV for two weeks. Stops included American landmarks like Washington, D.C., Chicago, Mt. Rushmore and Las Vegas.

Rather then shooting it with a movie projector, the team pieced together still photos taken on the actual, 14-day cross country trip, from New York to San Francisco — no green screens involved. When all was said and done, it took over 2,700 images to complete.

So if you don't have a chance to travel this summer, take a couple of minutes to check this out.

Art and Tastes of San Bruno in August

The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring two events this month.

Art comes back to the San Bruno Farmer's Market, Sunday, Aug 29. In conjunction with the Chamber’s Weekly Farmers’ Market, the San Bruno Culture & Arts Commission will have art vendors all around. The market runs from 9AM - 1 PM. There were over 2,000 visitors when the market opened up this past May. The location: the 400 block of San Mateo Avenue, 1 block east of El Camino, cross street @ Jenevein Ave, San Bruno, CA.

On Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at San Bruno Senior Center 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., enjoy the Tastes of San Bruno. Tickets are $20 if purchase before August 13th. For More information, visit the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce for more information and details.

Support Your Local Farmer's Markets

One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh and locally grown foods.

We're fortunate to be in an area with such a great variety of foods. If you haven't been a market recently, we would encourage you to go. It's not just fruits and vegetables!

Here's a listing of the Farmer's Market's close by:
Millbrae: Year round, 8:00am - 1:00pm Saturdays in the City Parking Lot on Broadway between La Cruz and Victoria Avenue.

San Bruno: Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, San Mateo Avenue between Jenevein and Sylvan.

Burlingame: May - Nov only; 9:00am - 1:30pm Sundays; Howard Avenue between Park and Primrose

San Mateo: College of San Mateo parking lot; Year round, 9:00am - 1:00pm Wednesdays;
Year round, 9:00am - 1:00pm Saturdays

Our Monthly Contest: Your Best Farmer's Market Picture

Do you enjoy going to local farmer's markets? We do.

Our contest this month is simple. Have a picture taken of you at any of the local farmer's markets in town. Send it to us via E-mail at info (at) millbraedental.com. We'll choose a winner at the end of the month. The prize? $50.00 to spend at the market the next week (or on whatever you like).

How many people will take the time to take a picture and E-mail it to us? Probably not that many. So, here's your chance to win.

Oh, one more thing -- be sure you're smiling!