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Food Served at Schools Can Impact Oral Health
From vending machines to healthy cafeteria food, school nutrition is a hot topic. And it should be—children consume approximately 50% of their calories for the day while at school.
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Pediatric Dental Benefits: Procedure Categories
You’ve found a dentist and you’re ready to take your child to his or her appointment. Now, how do you determine what pediatric dental benefits apply to this visit, or future visits?
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Dental Hygienists vs. Dental Assistants
Both dental assistants and dental hygienists are important parts of a dental office. Dental assistants often work as an aide to the dentist, while dental hygienists often work one-on-one with patients. Learn more about these … Read More
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Tips for Nighttime Teeth Grinders
Are you gnashing while you sleep? If you wake up with a headache or a sore jaw, chances are you’re guilty of grinding your teeth. Here are some common causes and how to stop:
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Are X-rays Safe During Pregnancy?
Dental X-rays are extremely safe, emitting one of the lowest amounts of radiation—comparable to that of a short airplane flight. But what if you’re expecting? Is it safe to get an X-ray while pregnant?
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Best Bites for Braces-Wearers: What Not To Eat
If you’ve worn them, you may know there are certain foods to avoid with braces, but those considering or new to them may not know what you can’t eat with braces.
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Creative Learning For Kids: How to Make Elephant’s Toothpaste
This kid-friendly experiment, nicknamed “Elephant’s Toothpaste,” is a fun way to teach little ones about chemical reactions. And while this isn’t really elephant’s toothpaste, it sure looks like a paste fit to brush their 6-foot … Read More
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A Coordination of Benefits Example: How COB Can Save You Money
If you and your partner both have insurance plans, you may be able to coordinate your benefits. Learn more about COB, how it could benefit you with our coordination of benefits example:
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Colds and Oral Health
The season of germ sharing is well underway. If your household is like most, it is a domino effect with colds passing between children and parents. From the sniffling, sneezing, and runny nose, you may … Read More
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The Ultimate Tooth Fairy Experience
From first wiggles to gap-toothed giggles, losing teeth is a mouth’s coming-of-age story. When baby teeth fall out, the Tooth Fairy flies in. Whether it’s your child’s first, second, or tenth tooth, here’s how to … Read More