Not Sure What to Cook this Year? Try One of These 250 Awesome Recipes!
November 20, 2011
Whether you’re trying to find something special or just want to try something different this year for Thanksgiving, here are 250 recipes to ‘wet your whistle”.
Thanksgiving Recipe V4 (Compiled by Elizabeth Corbin-Prior)
Cheers
Liz Prior
“SWEET SWAP” Success
October 18, 2011
Just a quick note to thank everyone who came out to SWAP their SWEETS for Operation Gratitude.
Some of you may have known that we were collecting candy in conjunction with the City Of Clearwater-Long Center, for OPERATION GRATITUDE who will in turn send the candy in care packages to our troops who are stationed overseas.
As of 7p.m. yesterday we collectively collected over 600lbs of candy! (minus a few reeses cups that followed me back to my office, via my pocket!)
A big thank you to all my patients who brought candy and spread the word to their friends and family.
Baynews 9 came out and did a story about the Sweet Swap on Monday and it was featured in the news as well as on their website. You can also see the clip on our Facebook page.
Cheers!
Dr Greg Prior
Clearwater Dentist offers Dental Assistance Discount Plan
March 6, 2011
We are pleased to announce that we are offering a Dental Assistance Discount Plan for those patients who do not currently have Dental Insurance.
This plan is NOT Dental Insurance, however, this plan was designed to provide greater access to quality, preventative dental care at an affordable cost. Unlike traditional Insurance, this plan has:
NO yearly maximums
NO Deductible
NO Claims Forms
NO Pre-authorization requirements
NO Pre-existing condition Limitations
NO Waiting Periods
NO Membership Cards
In addition to preventative care, members will enjoy substantial savings on any restorative or other dental work that they may need.
If you are interested in obtaining more information regarding this Discount Plan. Please call the office and I will be more than happy to discuss this plan with you. If you are planning a visit to the office soon, we have written material that outlines the program.
We are happy to provide this program as a way to assist our patients obtain needed preventative dentistry.
Best Regards,
Liz Prior
Practice Manager
If I had Dental Insurance, I Would Go To the Dentist
March 4, 2011
“If I had Dental Insurance, I would go to the dentist” … “If I had Dental Insurance, I would have all my dental work done” …
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard those two statements, I would be RICH! Every time I hear someone make those statements, I feel compelled to stop and explain that while having dental insurance is a good resource, but it’s not the total answer to your dental needs.
Dental Insurance is a mixed bag. I have patients who have always had dental insurance and now find themselves without and they will say it’s no big loss. It only covers certain procedures and even then, they don’t always pay and the yearly maximum benefit has remained the same for the last upmteen years they’ve carried the policy.
Then on the other hand, I have patients who have never had dental coverage, who seem to be under the impression that the lack of dental coverage is the biggest obstacle standing between them and their needed dental work.
Bad Economy + Lost Jobs + Lost Benefits = Neglected, Broken Teeth and Costly Dental Emergencies
With the recent downturn in the economy, more and more patients have lost benefits such as dental insurance and some patients who are retired have lost dental coverage as a benefit completely. So is there a viable solution to this problem?
YES!
Stay tuned for a Big Announcement From Prior Cosmetic & Family Dentistry n March 4, 2011…
Best Regards,
Liz Prior
Practice Manager
Dr. Greg Prior and Care-to-Share iPad Winner, January 2011
January 18, 2011
This is Evelyn Flam, long-standing patient. She referred over 15 people to our practice from October 1 to December 30, 2010.
Thank You. The Annual Patient Christmas Party Was A Smash!
December 16, 2010
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the party on Saturday. It was our best party ever.
We also want to say THANK YOU to all the patients who donated to TOYS FOR TOTS and HOPE LODGE. Our lobby is full of donations!
We so appreciate you all coming out and we hope that you enjoyed the party.
Happy Holidays,
Dr Prior & Staff
You’re About to LOSE Your Dental Insurance Benefits
November 4, 2010
When December 31 rolls around this year there are three New Years Eve traditions you can count on:
Gorgeous fireworks will light up the sky to welcome the brand new year.
A glittering ball will drop in Times Square to the applause of a cold but enthusiastic crowd.
Millions of dollars in dental benefits will vanish – straight into the pockets of the insurance companies.
If that last “tradition” sounds more like a disaster than a celebration, you’re right. But it happens year after year – and that means people like you are literally wasting hundreds of dollars in benefits you’ve earned.
The Invisible Trap
It’s not a plot by the insurance companies. They make it clear in the information that comes with your plan that your insurance runs for a calendar year and has an annual benefit.
Unfortunately, though, they don’t bend over backwards to remind you to use your benefits before the calendar year ends or you lose them when the clock strikes midnight on New Years Eve.
Those benefits are yours – whether you paid for them yourself or got them through work (probably in lieu of a bigger paycheck). And watching them go down the drain is a pretty depressing way to start the New Year.
You’re Not Alone
You’d be amazed how often that happens, though – even to people who watch their investments carefully and drive across town for a bargain.
One big reason is that folks don’t think about the difference between health insurance and dental insurance.
- Health insurance protects you from the high cost of treatment for serious illness. As you buy it you cross your fingers and hope you’ll never use it.
- Dental insurance covers a big part of the cost of preventive and routine care – things like exams, cleanings and some of the cost of treating cavities – along with part of the cost of more complex treatment.
Plan to Save
When you take full advantage of your dental insurance, your benefits let you get most of your preventive care at a fraction of the cost. PLUS, that preventive care can actually keep you from needing more extensive (and EXPENSIVE) care down the road.
If you DO need more extensive dental care, you and I may be able to come up with a plan of action that lets you take full advantage of your benefits by doing some work this year (while you have benefits just waiting to be used) and after January 1.
Act Now
To make sure your benefits don’t go to waste, though, you need to act fast, because you aren’t the only one looking to have work done while your insurance will pay for a large part of it.
Every year there’s an end of year rush for appointments at our office – and some folks lose out and end up watching their unused benefits (often as much as $800 worth of benefits or MORE) go down the drain.
I hate to see that happen – which is why I’m reminding you now, in October, while there’s still time to make the most of your hard-earned benefits.
Call today to schedule an appointment so we can USE your benefits to protect your health, your budget and your smile.
Year End Dental Insurance Reminder
September 8, 2010
It’s hard to beleive that tha we are 4 months away from the end of the year! This is just a friendly reminder that now is the time to be thinking about using your insurance benefits before they may expire at the end of the year.
Request an appointment online or call our office at (727) 796-1713 to schedule an appointment before the end of the year to take advantage of your insurance benefits. If you are unsure of what benefits are remaining, please call the office to get a COMPLIMENTARY BENEFITS SUMMARY.
Please give us a call if you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance whatsoever.
See you soon,
Prior Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
(727) 796-1713
Offer expires 12/06/2010. Some restrictions apply.
TMD/TMJ (Temporomandibular Disorders)
September 4, 2010
According to the American Dental Association, more than fifteen percent of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain. Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth, or even headaches and neck aches.
Two joints and several jaw muscles make it possible to open and close the mouth. They work together when you chew, speak, and swallow. These structures include muscles and ligaments, as well as the jaw bone, the mandible (lower jaw) with two joints, the TMJ’s.
Diagnosis And Treatment
A dentist can help identify the source of the pain with a thorough exam and appropriate X-rays. Often, it’s a sinus, toothache or an early stage of periodontal disease. But for some pain, the cause is not so easily diagnosed. The pain could be related to the facial muscles, the jaw ortemporomandibular joint, located in the front of the ear. Treatments for this pain may include stress reducing exercises, muscle relaxants, or wearing a mouth protector to prevent teeth grinding. They’ve been successful for many and your dentist can recommend which is best for you.
Request an appointment or call our office at (727) 796-1713 to schedule a personal consultation during your next visit.
Sincerely,
Prior Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
(727) 796-1713
Dunedin – Clearwater Invisalign Dentist Celebrates 35 Years of Practice
May 3, 2009
Dunedin, Florida — Dr. Greg Prior, a local dentist, recently celebrated 35 years of private practice in Dentistry. He opened Prior Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in 1975 and has treated close to 10,000 patients over the years.
Dr. Prior attributes his success to a loyal patient base, caring and professional staff and his own personal commitment to staying ahead of the curve in dental technology and treatment options. Dr. Prior credits innovations such as Invisalign with keeping his practice current and exciting. Invisalign is a nearly invisible, comfortable, and convenient treatment option for patients who want [Read more]