When it comes to work-related injuries, most people do not think about dental injuries. While they are not exceptionally common, dental injuries can occur while on the job. When an injury occurs, it is a worker’s compensation case. This creates certain challenges and complications as you will need a dentist in Dix Hills who understands the worker’s compensation process. In order for the guidelines of worker’s compensation to be properly followed, you need a dentist who understands the necessary billing and coding procedures, as well as the required protocols. The entire process can be quite confusing. As a dentist who helps those with work-related dental injuries, we have the information you need to make the situation a bit easier.
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What an awful position you’ve found yourself in. You never thought you’d say that as you were staring down at a fresh pizza in front of you. Your friends have been looking forward to this outing all week, and you couldn’t bring yourself to cancel. It had been rescheduled enough as it is. Your jaw has been aching all week, to the point that it’s difficult to talk or chew. Things have been hectic at work and this is just the last thing you need: stress during your free time. Your jaw may have something serious going on, and TMJ therapy in Dix Hills could be your solution. (more…)