Patient Education FAQs

We accept most PPO insurance plans. 

Please contact your insurance company to confirm our providers (Dr. Jackson Nguyen, Dr. Vanaeyah Tran, & Dr. Lauren Miller) are in-network providers at our location:  Nurture Dental Health PC, 240 Cetronia Road Suite 121South, Allentown, PA, 18104.

We have recently expanded our hours of availability for Oral Surgery and emergency services and can usually schedule an appointment within the same week - but please call for availability. 

We may need a bit more notice for longer appointment procedures or the first or last appointments of the day as these are the most commonly requested appointment times.  If your schedule is flexible, please let us know when you call to schedule. 

We are located in Allentown, PA.

Our office usually open Tuesday through Friday.  We are open four consecutive days in a week.  We are in the office 1-2 Mondays a month, and the weeks that we are in on the Monday, we are off on the Friday of the same week.  

Please call to verify our weekly schedule.  We usually try to update our social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with any changes or extended closures.  If you happen to call on a day we are not in the office or able to take your call, please leave a voicemail if you would like to be called back.  

Our doctor days are:

Dr. Jackson Nguyen is in the office Monday through Friday, with Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays having the most available appointment times.

Dr. Vanaeyah Tran is in the office Monday through Friday, except Wednesdays.

Dr. Lauren Miller is in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Acid exposure to your teeth over time contributes to cavities. There are three major factors that play a role in the acid exposure to your teeth on a daily basis: Food, bacteria, and saliva. 

Contact our dentistal office in Allentown, PA for a thorough exam if you are experiencing oral pain.

Firstly, we regularly conduct oral cancer screenings as part of your exam appointments. Early detection is key! If you don't go to the dentist regularly, you increase your chances of oral hygiene problems, which might lead to the potential need for dental implants in Allentown, PA.  According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people globally.

Avoid dental problems by routinely visiting the dentist!

Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Clean between your teeth daily using floss or interdental brushes. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and limit added sugar intake. Visit the dentist regularly for check-ups and preventative care.

Plaque develops when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as milk, soft drinks, raisins, cakes, or candy are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth thrive on these foods, producing acids as a result. Over a period of time, these acids destroy tooth enamel, resulting in tooth decay. Plaque can also develop on the tooth roots under the gum and cause breakdown of the bone supporting the tooth.

The American Dental Association recommends that kids receive dental sealants as soon as their adult teeth erupt. Dental sealants are a quick, easy, and relatively cheap solution for preventing cavities. They are thin coatings applied to the biting surfaces that help prevent bacteria and other debris from getting into the deep crevices on the teeth. Young children are great candidates for preventative measures like sealants because in many cases, decay has not set in. Children's teeth tend to benefit more from sealants because these pits and groves tend to be deeper and less calcified than they are in adults. Kids are notoriously bad brushers and tend to ignore the problem areas in the back of the mouth that lead to cavities and decay.

If your tooth is broken, chipped, or fractured, see your dentist as soon as possible. Otherwise, your tooth could be damaged further or become infected, possibly causing you to end up losing the tooth.

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied to the tooth surface. Bonding is a simple procedure that typically does not require numbing the tooth. After shaping the bonding material to look like a natural tooth, we use ultraviolet light to harden the material, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth.

Your oral surgery team will give you the exact anesthetics to either completely numb the area or sedate you during your surgery. If you're worried about pain during the procedure, discuss your anesthesia preferences and needs with your oral surgeon ahead of time. The surgical team will customize your visit to help you be as relaxed and comfortable as possible. After your surgery, however, you may experience some pain, soreness, and swelling in the area.

If you have qualms about being under anesthesia during a procedure, discuss your other options with your oral surgeon. It may be possible to only use a local anesthetic to numb the area instead of general anesthesia. The opposite is also true - if you would prefer to be sedated during your procedure, ask your surgeon if this is an option.