Category: Learning Center
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Understanding Vision Savings Plans: A Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to maintaining good eye health, the costs of regular eye exams, prescription glasses, and contact lenses can add up quickly. Vision savings plans offer a solution to manage these expenses effectively. In this post, we’ll explore what a vision savings plan is, how it works, what it typically includes, whether it’s worth…
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Does Breastfeeding Cause Tooth Decay?
Whether you’ve chosen to breastfeed your baby, bottle-feed or do a combination of the two, it’s good to be aware of the impact all feeding methods can have on your baby’s dental health, now and into the future. Following a few simple tips makes protecting your baby’s smile easy.
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How Does Secondary Dental Insurance Work?
Secondary dental insurance functions as an additional coverage layer to your primary dental insurance. Just as it sounds, it comes into play only after the primary insurance has paid its part. Secondary dental insurance is typically used when the cost of your treatment exceeds the maximum coverage limit of your primary insurance plan (typically $1,000-$1,500…
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How Do I Clean My Retainer?
Retainers are an essential step in your orthodontic treatment—but putting them in your mouth every day isn’t always pleasant. Learn some simple steps to help keep them clean and fresh-smelling.
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Is Invisalign Better Than Braces?
Getting your teeth straightened without having to sport a metallic grin for months seems like a dream come true. But do removable Invisalign clear aligners work as well as traditional metal braces?
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Five Ways to Help Your Kids Adjust to Braces
Summer vacation is a good time to start your kid’s orthodontic treatment. Why? Because it can be easier to adjust to braces during the summer, when kids are on break from school.
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Everything You Need to Know About Braces
In our effort to help you make informed dental care decisions, we've included answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about orthodontic treatment and braces below.
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What (and What Not) To Eat with Braces
One of the most common concerns about braces is how they will affect your ability to eat the foods that you love. Understanding what to eat, what to be cautious about, and what to avoid can help ensure that your treatment goes as smoothly as possible. This blog will guide you through how you can…
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How to Clean Your Teeth With Braces
Keeping your teeth clean while wearing braces can be challenging to say the least; yet it’s also extremely important. Here are some tips for getting the job done right.
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Braces for Kids: How to Know If Your Child Needs Braces
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends children get an orthodontic checkup no later than age 7. While you might think this is a premature suggestion, an early checkup may prevent more serious problems down the road and make treatment quicker and easier at a later age.