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Skip Sports Injuries

January 14, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Learn why it’s important for kids to wear mouthguards during sports. Mouthguards are vital to preserving the healthy teeth of children involved in sports.

You want your child to be safe at all times. But that can feel impossible when sports injuries are so common. In fact, there are nearly seven million sports-related injuries reported annually, half of which are sustained by kids. Additionally, about 50 percent of children will … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Health & Wellness

It’s the Year You Use Your Benefits Wisely

January 7, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Each year we set new year's resolutions to improve our health, but working with your insurance benefits is often forgotten. Follow these ideas to learn about your benefits and make sure you're getting the most out of them this year.

It’s human nature to use the fresh start of a new year to set resolutions to change bad habits or to improve our health. Small talk at the office is peppered with questions about how that New Year’s resolution is coming along. Unfortunately, about the time we change the topic of … [Read more...]

Dental Benefits, Dental Health

How Do Discount Dental Plans Differ from Dental Insurance Plans?

December 24, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

A person types on a laptop keyboard as they sign up for dental insurance.

When it comes to paying the cost of dental care, you have options. You can choose dental insurance, something you can get as an individual or through your employer. Or you can take your chances with a discount dental plan. Discount dental plans explained Discount dental … [Read more...]

Dental Benefits

How to Make George Washington Smile on the Dollar

December 17, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Grab a dollar bill and turn Washington’s frown upside down with this quick and easy dental-themed craft.

George Washington had trouble with his oral health since young adulthood, mostly likely a product of the dental care at the time. He did make dental care a priority, but his diet and lack of modern dentistry took its toll. At the age of 24, Washington had his first tooth … [Read more...]

Just For Fun

Holiday Foods that Bring the Gift of Cavities [INFOGRAPHIC]

December 3, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

If you’re adding these holiday food favorites to your list, keep in mind they are holiday foods that cause cavities and opt for a low sugar version.

If you’re looking forward to a snooze after your holiday meal, don’t forget to brush before your nap. There’s no shortage of holiday foods that cause cavities. Letting all that sugar sit on your teeth for long periods of time can lead to tooth decay! Keep your oral health … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Health & Wellness, Holiday, Just For Fun, Recipes & Nutrition

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