{"id":432,"date":"2025-08-21T09:37:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo2.pavothemes.com\/smilenest\/faqs\/"},"modified":"2025-09-10T09:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T09:22:41","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo2.pavothemes.com\/smilenest\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We provide answers to your queries regarding our services and healthcare solutions available at Healer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Dentistry is the treatment and prevention of disorders and diseases of a patient\u2019s teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw.\u00a0Dentistry performed properly is necessary for complete oral health\u00a0and it has a significant impact on the health of a patient\u2019s entire body.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Cho recommends\u00a0at least every three months.\u00a0If you\u2019re using an electronic toothbrush, make sure to check the recommendation for the type of toothbrush because you may not have to change the head of the brush as often. Other factors like gum disease might require changing toothbrushes more often. Also, after brushing, it\u2019s very important to wash and rinse your brush out with hot water, then store it upright somewhere it can dry between uses. This will kill germs and bacteria and keep your toothbrush clean.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Here at Lombardo & Cho Dentistry, we know how busy life can be. Fitting a dental appointment into a busy schedule can feel like a hassle, but it\u2019s worth it. Brushing for two minutes twice a day and flossing daily will keep many oral health problems away; however, it\u2019s not a complete guarantee. Scheduling regular cleanings atLombardo & Cho Dentistry is highly recommended to maintain proper oral hygiene and catch problems before they become costly and painful.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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It\u2019s very important to schedule regular cleanings here at Dental Innovations.\u00a0Dr. Cho can make a recommendation on you how often you should be coming in to best suit your dental health needs.\u00a0Not all dental problems have obvious symptoms at first. Not only can we identify problems before they become painful and expensive, we can also help to keep your smile looking fantastic. We know how important it is to feel comfortable with your smile. This is why we offer many treatments to help improve patient aesthetics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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At Lombardo & Cho Dentistry, an appointment will include a\u00a0full oral examination, oral cancer exam, professional X-rays to catch cavities, and a full cleaning by our amazing hygienists.\u00a0Your cleaning will remove tartar, debris, and plaque from your mouth.

Dr.Cho will coordinate with your hygienist and recommend a treatment plan for any problems that are found. We\u2019ll also recommend any aesthetic and cosmetic treatments to improve your smile. Please call our office at (760) 228-1733 to schedule an appointment or for any additional questions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Professionals throughout the dental industry as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) agree that a child\u2019s first dental appointment should happen\u00a0as early as six months of age.\u00a0This is when the first baby teeth usually begin to show. Dr.Cho will be able to assess the health of your child\u2019s first few teeth and make recommendations for things like navigating teething periods, reducing the risk of decay, and good cleaning techniques.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA dentist is a specialist who has been trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health conditions and dental problems.\u00a0Dr. Cho has completed many years of medical schooling in order to practice dentistry.\u00a0After schooling, a dentist can receive either a DDS or DMD degree. DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery and DMD stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine. Some doctors specialize in pediatric dentistry as well, which means they work with children from infancy up through teenage years. There are other specializations that a dentist may go to school for:\n\n

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    Here at Lombardo & Cho Dentistry,\u00a0we accept most insurance and PPO plans, but check with us to make sure yours is included.\u00a0Call our office at (760) 228-1733 for more information about insurance. Make sure you have your insurance information handy when you call. Also, plan to pay your co-pay or deductible portion at the time of service.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    For your convenience here atLombardo & Cho Dentistry, we accept cash, check, cashier\u2019s checks, Visa, Master Card, and Discover. If none of these payment methods suits your needs, we also provide membership plans through our office or third-party financing through Care Credit. We also provide discounts for those able to pay in full at the time of service. If you have any more questions regarding payment methods, please give us a call at (760) 228-1733 and we\u2019ll do our best to find the right solution for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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