Category: Learning Center
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Celebrating National Children's Dental Health Month
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.
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Why Is Dental Work So Expensive? Understanding Costs and How to Save
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 many to ask: why is dental work so expensive?…
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Medicare Dental Coverage vs. Private Dental Plans: What Seniors Need to Know
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 standard Medicare coverage, and that gap can lead to confusion, frustration, and unexpected out-of-pocket costs.…
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The Link Between Dental Health and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know
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 to flow through the valve. Either problem can greatly interfere with the…
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World Oral Health Day – Happy Mouth, Happy Life
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!
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Seven Tips to Spring Clean Your Teeth Cleaning Routine
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 seen your dental hygienist lately, now is the perfect time to book an appointment.
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International Mind-Body Wellness Day
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.
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Glaucoma Awareness Month: The Connection Between Glaucoma and Dental Health
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 of daily care. Medication use, inflammation, stress response, and aging all shape how glaucoma is managed…
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Dental Care Tips for 2026
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.
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Oral Health During Pregnancy: Must-Know Facts
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 health during pregnancy can influence outcomes like preterm birth, low birth weight, and gestational complications.…