Evan H. Ledis DDS

11/11/2025

11/02/2025

Happy Halloweekend everyone! We hope you all had a spooky good time- and if you ate too much candy don’t worry, we’ll be here Monday morning 😉

10/30/2025

Greetings to all our valued patients!
I felt it would be a good time to reach out to you. Today I came across these
comparative radiographs and felt it was important to create this letter. For over 35 years
of having the pleasure of taking care of my patient’s oral health, I have frequently heard
(at least once a day from my patients) reluctance or refusal to take diagnostic
radiographs. The story is usually the same. Either it is not having the insurance cover
the expense because of frequency guidelines set forth by the insurance companies, or
the patient doesn’t want exposure to the radiation. I felt it would be helpful to clarify my
position on those two subjects. First, insurance companies. Their main goal is to retain
your premiums and not pay benefits. It is not for you to obtain optimal dental care. This
creates a conflict between the dentists’ recommendations and what the insurance will
cover. It is my obligation to take care of you the best way possible and not follow the
insurance companies’ guidelines. Patients do have the right to refuse treatment and
care, but on that note, I also reserve the same right to dismiss a patient in my practice if
I feel that if you are denying care. I am ultimately responsible, and I may have to
exercise that option. Fun fact: a chest x-ray equals 100 dental x-rays, CT scan chest
equals 70,000 dental x-rays, CT scan of the abdomen equals 10,000 dental x-rays. The
new digital x-rays that we take in our office have reduced your exposure, exponentially.
The benefit of the dental x-rays far exceeds the exposure. I’m sure if you see your
medical doctor and they prescribe you a chest x-ray or a CT scan you follow through. In
addition, if insurance does not cover the frequency of our recommendation, the cost of
periodic dental x-rays is around a tank of gas or a dinner out at a restaurant. My point is,
get the checkup films! Finally, in summation “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure.” Dental decay can progress very rapidly under the right conditions.
Please see this “before and after” x-ray of a patient taken September 2024, and the
after x-ray taken September 2025. In just one year, notice the huge decay area that
formed under the crown noted by the red arrow and circle. Now the patient needs
extensive dentistry to save the tooth. If this radiograph was not taken, the patient
would have lost the tooth. In conclusion, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, get your dental
films as advised by your doctor. The advantages far outweigh the cost!
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Sincerely,
Evan H. Ledis, D.D.S.
Jonathan W. Josephs, D.M.D.

10/30/2025

🦷 Casual Tooth Talk: So you’ve had a root canal—now what?
Good news: with the right care, your treated tooth can last a lifetime! Keep up with brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits to make sure your smile stays strong and pain-free. 😁✨

10/20/2025

🦷 Smile Tip: Don’t skip your cleanings! ✨
Professional cleanings every 6 months help:
✅ Remove plaque & tartar
✅ Prevent cavities & gum disease
✅ Keep your smile bright & healthy

Your future self (and your teeth!) will thank you. 😁🪥

10/13/2025

A little care goes a long way to make sure your braces do their job and your smile shines bright! 🌟

10/06/2025

🦷 Tooth Trivia of the Day: Did you know your teeth can’t repair themselves? Once a tooth is damaged, it won’t heal like a cut or a bruise — that’s why regular checkups and good oral hygiene are so important! 🪥

09/29/2025

Don't worry - we're here to take care of your teef 😁 Happy Monday everyone- we can't wait to see you all this week!

09/19/2025

Funny Friday! 🤪 If you have a positive outlook, you can find humor anywhere - even in your dental office 😉 Hope everyone has a fun-filled weekend with lots more silly moments!

09/13/2025

Let's test your luck and see how many we can get right. Which teeth are healthy? Post your guesses below!

09/01/2025

Just a heads up for all of our patients - we are closed this Labor Day! We hope that you all have a restful and celebratory day! 🇺🇸 We will see you all tomorrow!

08/26/2025

It's National Dog Day! You know as your dentists we have to take it as an opportunity to make sure your furry friend's teeth look as good as yours. Make sure to brush your dog's teeth often and take them for regular check ups! Those pearly whites aren't just reserved for humans 😅