Anna Vaysman DMD

10/16/2026

I see patients frustrated because their insurance will only contribute a certain amount, and I completely understand why. But that number is determined by their benefit plan, not by the actual cost of providing their care.

And on the other side, dental practices are dealing with rising costs while reimbursement hasn’t kept pace with inflation. The ADA currently lists insurance as the top challenge dentists expect to face in 2026.

Honestly, I don't think patients and dentists should feel like they're on opposite sides of this.

We’re both navigating a system that needs to catch up. Thoughts?

10/15/2026

The scariest dental habits usually aren’t always the obvious ones. 👻🦷

They’re the things people do for years because no one ever explained why they matter.
-Waiting until something hurts.
-Letting insurance dictate treatment.
-Ignoring grinding.
-Choosing the quickest fix instead of the right one.
-Only thinking about your teeth when something breaks.

10/13/2026

Full mouth rehabilitation! 32 teeth untouched using no prep veneers and onlays!

10/12/2026

I’ll probably get some pushback on this one, but hear me out. 😂

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, you’re not just paying for a veneer, crown, or filling.

You’re paying for the planning, materials, lab work, technology, time, and experience behind it.

That doesn’t mean you need the most expensive option.

It means I’d encourage you to look beyond the price tag and understand what you’re actually paying for.

Because when it comes to your smile, cheapest and best value aren’t always the same thing.

10/10/2026

Social media makes dentistry look very polished.

Beautiful smiles. Perfect lighting. Before + afters.

And those moments are real, but they’re definitely not the whole story.

There’s the early mornings, the sore feet, the paperwork, the very unglamorous parts of dentistry, and trying to fit everything in around being a mom.

And yes, I spend an embarrassing amount of time thinking about teeth. 😂

But even on the chaotic days, I feel incredibly lucky that this is what I get to do.

The reality of dentistry isn’t always glamorous. It’s just really, really rewarding. 🦷

10/08/2026

October has officially entered the chat. Fellow dentist, tell me which one you agree with most?!

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

There’s a particular kind of pressure that comes with cosmetic dentistry.

You want every detail to be right. The shade. The contours. The symmetry. The way everything comes together.

And when something needs to be adjusted, it can be easy to internalize that as a mistake.

But dentistry is healthcare. And healthcare happens in living, changing bodies.

Sometimes the best clinical decision is to reassess, refine, adjust, or redo something, not because the original work was careless, but because the patient’s biology, healing, bite, or expectations have given you new information.

To me, good dentistry isn’t about pretending every case goes perfectly according to plan.

It’s about paying attention enough to know when it doesn’t, and caring enough to make it right.

There’s no failure in refinement. There’s responsibility in it.

10/03/2026

There are just some services I won't do! But book your free virtual smile consultations if you want more on what I can do for your smile! 😀

10/01/2026

Spooky szn has officially entered the chat!