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How to Lower Your Dental Bills
Dentist’s prices for a specific treatment can vary by several hundred dollars or more. If you get a seemingly high quote for care, check the average prices in your area for that same treatment using a website like Fair Health. You can also call local dentists and see what they charge for the treatment you…
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How Long Can a Child Stay on Their Parents’ Dental Insurance?
If you added your child as a dependent on your dental insurance, it’s important to know that they can’t stay on your plan forever. Let’s take a look at how long your child can remain on your dental plan and what options are available once they reach that certain age.
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Happy World Smile Day!
October 1, 2021 is the twentieth anniversary of World Smile Day. Founded in 2001, it’s a way to honor the memory of commercial artist Harvey Ross Ball, who created the smiley face that we all know and love . Smiley Face was initially inspired by the need to calm down an office full of really…
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How to Whiten Dentures: Do’s, Don’ts, and Tips
Dentures are an essential part of many people’s lives, providing the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, and smile without hesitation. However, over time, dentures can become stained and discolored, causing them to lose their luster and aesthetic appeal. This article will help you understand how to avoid staining/discoloring your dentures, as well as how…
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What’s The Best Affordable Dental Insurance?
Maintaining good oral health is crucial for overall well-being, but the cost of dental care can often be a barrier for many people. Dental insurance offers a way to reduce these expenses helping to ensure that essential dental treatments, particularly preventive care, is accessible. Dental insurance may not be the right, or most affordable, option…
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Can’t afford dental care, even with insurance?
Oral health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, but the cost of dental treatment can sometimes be a barrier to accessing the care we need. Sadly, even with dental insurance coverage, out-of-pocket expenses can still be daunting – especially if you have exceeded your insurance’s annual coverage limit. In this article, we’ll explore practical…
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Ten Things to Do on a Self-Care Day
International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24. It stresses the importance of self-care as the cornerstone of wellness. We all know prioritizing self-care is essential for our overall well-being, but too often taking care of ourselves takes a back seat to our numerous responsibilities. What is a self-care day? A self-care day offers an…
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Why Your Teeth Are So Sensitive To Cold
Cold sensitivity usually means you have a dental health issue, such as tooth decay, damaged dental enamel, or gum disease. If your teeth or gums ache when exposed to cold, you should see your dentist right away to reduce pain right now and protect your health (and bank account!) in the near future. The dental…
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Can Dental Problems Cause Vision Loss?
Women are more likely to experience problems with their vision than men but are less likely to receive treatment. That’s why Prevent Blindness, an organization working to protect sight for more than 110 years, has declared April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month.
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Is Tea Bad for Your Teeth?
On any given day, over 159 million Americans are drinking tea. It’s so popular that it even has a month dedicated to it: January is officially “National Hot Tea Month.” Hot tea can support your oral health, but it can also cause dental problems. We’re about to spill the tea on how to enjoy your tea and…