William R. Hummer, DDS Frequently Asked Questions

(510) 761-6956
1239 Harrison St
San Leandro, CA 94577
Dr. William Hummer has been practicing dentistry since 1985.
Q: What are my cosmetic dentistry options?
A: "There are porcelain veneers, Lumineers, bleaching, bonding, jewelry contouring, orthodontics, retainers and cosmetic fillings."
Q: Do I have to be numb for my procedure?
A: "Not necessarily."
Q: Will my insurance cover my procedure?
A: "It depends on your policy. We can determine that for you."
Q: At what age are orthodontics appropriate?
A: "The earliest that orthodontic treatments can be applied is age seven. Obviously, you can get them later—our oldest orthodontics patient was 78. There’s no reason orthodontics can’t be done on an adult."
Q: Do you have to cut my teeth down to replace a missing tooth?
A: "No. We can do implants, orthodontic movement, a bridge or an implant-supported partial denture."
Q: Do I have to use floss to clean my teeth?
A: "Though there are different tools to clean between teeth, floss is usually the best. Whatever you use, cleaning between your teeth is vital—even more important than going to the dentist."