For many Americans, a trip to the dentist can feel like a financial tightrope walk. You go in for a routine checkup and leave with a treatment plan for a crown or a root canal that costs thousands of dollars. It’s a common frustration that leads ma…
Many people assume that Medicare covers dental care the same way it covers doctor visits or hospital stays. For seniors, this realization often comes as an unwelcome surprise. Routine dental care like cleanings, fillings, or dentures is not part of s…
Your heart has four valves. Normally, these valves open to let blood flow through or out of your heart, and then shut to keep it from flowing backward. But sometimes heart valves can malfunction by leaking or not opening adequately enough for blood t…
World Oral Health Day is March 20, 2022, and the goal is to encourage as many people as possible to look after their mouth in order to protect their quality of life!
Whether it’s already warm where you live or still feels like winter, you’re probably thinking about balmy breezes, longer evenings, and spring cleaning. And as you get your home in shape for spring, don’t forget your teeth! If you haven’t see…
National Children’s Dental Health Month is a yearly event celebrated in February to raise awareness about the importance of proper oral hygiene, healthy eating habits, and regular dental check-ups.
Ready to start 2022 off right? Circle January 3 on your brand new calendar – that’s International Mind-Body Wellness Day. It’s a great time to figure out how you will take care of your physical and mental health this year.
January’s Glaucoma Awareness Month shines a spotlight on one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is typically discussed as an eye disease, but in practice it is a long-term health condition that intersects with many aspects …
How can you get the great smile you want in 2026, without draining your bank account? It’s simple! Just follow our tips below to brighten and enhance your oral health in the New Year.
Pregnancy is a time of extraordinary change, and one area that often gets overlooked is oral health. While you may be focused on prenatal vitamins and doctor’s visits, your teeth and gums deserve attention too. There’s growing evidence that oral …