White Papers

SiRa Dentistry · Patient Education

White Papers

Honest, research-backed education on the things that actually affect your dental decisions. Each paper is written by one of our doctors, with every study cited so you can check the work yourself. We add new ones regularly, so check back.


Whole-Body Health

The Oral-Systemic Health Connection

By Dr. Peter Mikhail, DMD

Your mouth is not separate from the rest of your body. This clinical review walks through the research linking gum disease to heart attacks, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, including the studies that found oral bacteria inside heart and brain tissue. If you have ever wondered why we look at your whole health and not just your teeth, start here.

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Insurance & Cost

The $1,500 Trap

By Dr. Michael Massoud, DMD

Your dental insurance has an annual cap that has barely moved since the 1970s. This paper breaks down exactly how the maximum works, why nearly half of Americans delay care over cost, and the simple math behind why so many patients pay more in premiums than they get back. Worth reading before your next big dental decision, or your next open enrollment.

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Have a treatment plan you’re not sure about?

The best first step is simply to see what is actually going on. Book your Honest 3D Second Opinion. Bring any plan, we will take a 3D scan, walk through it with you in plain English, and send you home with a written report. No cost, and no pressure to switch.

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SiRa Dentistry · 456 Main Street, Spotswood, NJ · (732) 454-7472

🏆 Official Recognition

Best Dentist

in Spotswood, NJ

2025

In less than 2 years — thank you, community! We’re so grateful for your support. Come see what all the hype is about.