Let us help you maximize your dental benefitsGreetings ~ this month's focus is to help our existing and new patients maximize their dental insurance benefits as well as help those patients without dental insurance understand options like CareCredit and Dental Save Plans. Most insurance benefits reset January 1st, 2022 and if you do not use all 2021 benefits, you lose them. If you have remaining benefits, now is the time to schedule an appointment before end of year. Also, if you need dental treatment, give us a call, we can help with many options so you get the care you need right now. ![]() ![]() Health newsPeople with severe gum disease may be twice as likely to have increased blood pressureDate: March 29, 2021 Source: American Heart Association Summary: Research shows that periodontitis, severe gum disease, is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. This study of 500 adults with and without gum disease found that approximately 50% of adults could have undetected hypertension. Promotion of good oral health could help reduce gum disease and the risk of high blood pressure and its complications. ![]() ![]() Bridget ![]() ![]() Practice NewsMatthes Dental is Growing! We have welcomed several new staff this year and continue to hire. Bridget Matthes, MBA is Dr. Matthes's sister and she resides in Florida assisting with back office administration, insurance claims, billing and training. Our team includes Dental Hygienist Brooke Shepetin, Dental Assistant Diana Medrano, Floating Assistant / Front Desk Jessica Torres and Front Desk Specialist Crystal Findley. Get to know these ladies as they are doing incredible work responding to patient needs and are helpful with expediting your dental visit too! Matthes Dental, owned by Dr. John Matthes, Past President of NYU Dental School, practicing for over 7 years, started this practice located in Gramercy in 2016 and is always welcoming new patients. We offer services of preventative care which includes dental cleanings, full mouth gum tissue review, diagnostic x-rays and preventive treatment like fluoride treatment and prescription toothpaste. We also offer restorative services, crowns, implants, dentures, bridges, root canals and more extensive treatment to achieve improved dental health, hygiene and aesthetics for a beautiful smile. Whitening and Invisalign treatment are also offered. ![]() ![]() Katie & John Jr. Let Us Know Your Concerns & QuestionsPlease click on the button to ask questions directly to Dr. John Matthes for any concerns you may be having with your dental and oral hygiene. Dr. Matthes is excited to continue to care for you and family as well as get to know new smiling faces! We continue to expand and appreciate the Gramercy and surrounding communities. Let us know what fun activities you have been up to as well. Hopefully you are having a restful holiday season. My wife Catherine (Katie) and son John Jr. have kept me busy traveling, visiting family, learning new projects and watching lots of movies! It's been a long pandemic and while it's been tough, we will definitely get through this together! ![]() The highest compliment our patients can give is the referral of their friends and family. |