The holiday season, with its festive atmosphere and indulgent treats, can be a challenging time for maintaining good oral health. After all, when you start the day with Bloody Mary’s and sweet cookies, eat lunch two times, and have a huge dinner later, all with sweet treats along the way and a nightcap, it can...
The holiday season is a time for goodwill, reflection, love for humankind, and food! Lots and lots of food, to be exact; eating big meals, drinking sweet drinks, alcohol, and sweets. This means a number on your teeth, gums, and overall oral hygiene. Let’s take a look at some dentist-recommended tips and tricks to be...
Understanding insurance can be complicated. Understanding dental insurance is no different. Fewer people have it when compared to medical insurance, and some specific rules and parameters differ from other kinds of insurance. Moreover, not all dental practices accept all types of dental insurance (similar to medical practices), which can make the dental insurance landscape more...
This is a question that many people ask themselves year over year, and you may even be one of them. You may have asked yourself, “I brush and floss every day, use a mouth rinse, and have no tooth pain; why do I need to go to the dentist? How often should I visit the...
Going to the dentist is not very high on many Americans’ priorities. About half of people in rural areas have gone to the dentist in the past 12 months and nearly 2/3rds in urban areas. It could be because dental insurance is less common than health insurance or due to busy schedules. Whatever the reason, it’s...
