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Dr. Samanta Andisco, DMD is a general dentist in Bonita Springs, FL specializing in general dentistry.
9500 Bonita Beach Road SE #301
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.
TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.
There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.
She has a state license in Florida.
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Samanta Andisco, DMD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, HealthLink, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, HealthSmart, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna-HealthSpring, Blue Preferred Plus, Priority Health, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Aexcel Plus, Aetna Aexcel, TRICARE, Medi-Cal, Delta Dental, Blue California, Anthem, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Select, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Guardian, Anthem Blue Access PPO, Anthem Blue Cross Power Select HMO, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, SuperMed, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Blue Choice, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Texas True Choice, MagnaCare, Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Medicaid Managed Care, Delphi, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Aetna - Student Health Plans, Blue Shield of Northeastern New York - Aqua, Choice Care Network - ChoiceCare Network PPO, Capital BlueCross - Comprehensive, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO), Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - SimplyBlue, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Individual Care Blue Plus, Aetna - Preventative and Hospital Care 3000, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Excellus BluePPO, Aetna - Healthy New York HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Medicare Rx Premier (PDP), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO), Aetna - Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Aexcel Aetna Select, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Select, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare Supplement, Aetna - North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA), Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueCare, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Direct PPC, Aetna - Aetna Medicare Select (HMO), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO), Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - National BlueCard PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare PPO / BlueMedicare Group PPO, Aetna - HMO (Aetna), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Smart Select, Aetna - Volunteer Plan, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Aetna Select, Aetna - Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna - Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Advantage Dental, Aetna - Aetna Whole Health - MW Comm. Health Solutions, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Miami Dade Blue, Aetna - Aetna Dental PPO/PDN, Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna, Capital BlueCross - SeniorBlue HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II, Aetna - HMO (Open Access), Aetna - Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS), Capital BlueCross - Senior, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - Savings Plus of Texas, Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Cover Florida, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Healthy Kids BlueOptions, Aetna - LM Healthworks, MetLife - Dental HMO/Managed Care, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access HDHP, Aetna - Savings Plus of Arizona, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500, Aetna - Aetna Select, Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna, Capital BlueCross - Keystone HMO/POS (Capital BlueCross), Aetna - Aetna Whole Health- Banner Health Network HMO, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Flexible Blue II, Aetna - Aetna Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service), Aetna - Aexcel PPO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - Illinois Community Network, Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueSelect Hospital Surgical Plus, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna Value Network HMO, Aetna - Behavioral Healthcare Program, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Open Choice (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS, MetLife - PDP Plus, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Vision, Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Texas CHIP, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Conversion Opt A, B, & C, Aetna - Better Health Kids Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Choice PPO, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Level 3), Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna - Managed Choice (POS), Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Dimension III & IV, Aetna - MCOA 7500, Capital BlueCross - Pennsylvania CHIP, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Choice 65 PPO, Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO), Capital BlueCross - PPO Choice, Aetna - Affordable Health Choices, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueOptions Health & Dental - Health, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Signature, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Conversion Opt I, II, III, IV, V, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Assure, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone 65 HMO, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - MyBasic BlueSelect Network, Aetna - Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO), Aetna - PCP Referral Plan (TX only), Aetna - Employee Assistance Program, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Blue Options Hospital Surgical Plus, Blue Care Network of Michigan - BCN Advantage HMO-POS, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Young Adult Blue Max, Aetna - Signature Administrators, MetLife - Federal Dental (FEDVIP), MetLife - PDP, Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2), Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 5000, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Health Kids BlueCare, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - GoBlue, MetLife - SafeGuard Dental, Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Elect Choice EPO, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - HMOBlue, Aetna - Aetna Workers' Comp Access, Aetna - Aetna Golden Medicare Plan (HMO), Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS, Capital BlueCross - PPO Plus, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueOptions, Aetna - Savings Plus of Lake County, OH, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Temporary Insurance Protection, Aetna - New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp), Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone Health Plan East HMO, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Value (PPO), Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - UFCW Local One Health Care Fund, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Healthy NY, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone Direct POS, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare Regional PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - MyBasic NetworkBlue, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Direct Pay, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma, Aetna - Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp), Aetna - NYC Community Plan, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Special Needs, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Base (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO, Capital BlueCross - SeniorBlue PPO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Choice PPO, Aetna - Better Health, Blue Care Network of Michigan - OneBlue, Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Savings Plus of Chicago, IL, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Illinois Managed Choice Network, Capital BlueCross - Keystone Health Plan Central, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Vitality, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II and Blue Care Network of Michigan - Keep Fit.
According to our sources, Dr. Samanta Andisco, DMD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Samanta Andisco, DMD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 64 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samanta Andisco, DMD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bonita Springs, FL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Samanta Andisco, DMD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$243
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$113
Opalescence $113 |
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$103
Bellatek $44 |
Zimmer Abutments $31 |
Puros $28 |
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$92
Philips Oral Healthcare $68 |
Airflos&PTB Combos $12 |
Airfloss & PTB Combos $12 |
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$90
Invisalign $90 |
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$120
SureSmile Aligners $38 |
BioHorizons Dental Implants $18 |
DENTAL IMPLANTS $17 |
BIOHORIZONS $17 |
OSSIX $16 |
Other $14 |
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Dr. Samanta Andisco works as a general dentistry. Dr. Andisco is rated highly by her patients. Clinical interests for Dr. Andisco include tooth extractions, cancer screening, and sedation. She appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, Delta Dental, and more. Dr. Andisco's practice in Bonita Springs, FL is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
