Plain-English dental articles from Dr. Filangeri’s office in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.https://drfilangeri.com/https://drfilangeri.com/blog/custom-mouthguards-for-athletes/https://drfilangeri.com/blog/custom-mouthguards-for-athletes/Why a custom-fitted mouthguard protects better than a store-bought one, which sports need one, and how we make them in Lake Ronkonkoma.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drfilangeri.com/blog/how-insurance-works-with-a-fee-for-service-dentist/https://drfilangeri.com/blog/how-insurance-works-with-a-fee-for-service-dentist/What fee-for-service means, how out-of-network dental benefits reimburse you, and three questions to ask your insurer before your visit.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drfilangeri.com/blog/night-guards-for-teeth-grinding/https://drfilangeri.com/blog/night-guards-for-teeth-grinding/Signs you might be grinding your teeth at night, what a custom night guard does, and when it is worth getting one. From Dr. Filangeri in Lake Ronkonkoma.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drfilangeri.com/blog/what-dental-x-rays-show/https://drfilangeri.com/blog/what-dental-x-rays-show/Bitewings, periapicals and 3D scans each show something different. What your dentist looks for, how often you need x-rays, and how low the dose is.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT