Tooth loss used to be inevitable. Now, advances in technology and dental care allow us to keep our teeth longer than our ancestors ever did. However, longer-lasting, natural teeth means more risk for tooth decay. Dental caries, also known as cavities, are currently the leading … [Read more...]
Medications + Your Mouth | Causes of Dry Mouth in Seniors
Polypharmacy: it’s when a person is prescribed more than one medication by their doctor to treat health conditions. Today there are thousands of medications available for potentially life-threatening medical problems. As a result, the average American’s life expectancy has never … [Read more...]
Dental Insurance Options for Retirees
Just because you retired doesn’t mean it’s time to retire your oral health routine! But what about dental insurance for retirees? Unfortunately, most Americans lose dental benefits upon entering retirement. But coverage is still available: Hawaii Dental Service’s individual … [Read more...]
Caught in the Middle: Insurance Tips for the Sandwich Generation
It seems strange to place middle-aged adults in the same category as BLTs and PB&Js. But instead of 2 slices of bread, adults are finding themselves financially “sandwiched” between 2 generations: their children and aging parents. This dual responsibility isn’t new, but … [Read more...]
From Sports Cars to Surgeries: Four Midlife Crisis Stereotypes We Love
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “midlife crisis?” You probably picture a 40-something man wearing a leather jacket, driving a cherry-red convertible next to his much younger mistress. While there’s no real “definition,” there’s an array of events that commonly … [Read more...]