Adult Oral Health
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Dental Health Questions To Ask If Considering Assisted Living
Do you have a parent or loved one who lives in a care facility or utilizes assisted living? Whether it’s your in-laws, parents or an aging family friend, you want to be there to support … Read More
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Keeping Oral Side Effects From Interrupting Your Cancer Treatments
Chemotherapy and radiation are often used to treat cancer. Cancer treatments can cause oral side effects with your mouth, altering your ability to eat, talk, and swallow. You’ll want to promptly address these problems, so … Read More
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Milk & Root Surface Cells | Saving a Knocked-Out Tooth
More than five million teeth are “avulsed,” or knocked out, from both adults and children each year. If you or your child plays sports with bodily contact (even accidental), the odds that there will be … Read More
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Bad Taste After Brushing? Common Explanations
If you have bad breath after brushing your teeth, you aren’t imagining things. The minty freshness of toothpaste plus the scrubbing power of your toothbrush may not be enough to fix some underlying issues. We … Read More
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A Letter to Patients with Anxiety at the Dentist
If you experience anxiety at the dentist, you’re not alone. Many dentists and hygienists understand that patients may fear going to the dentist, but they are here to help. Below is a letter from Brooke … Read More
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Top 5 To-Dos for Your Year-End Dental Benefits Checklist
When the year is coming to an end, we think of planning for the holidays and what we’re doing to celebrate the new year. Besides thinking of New Year’s resolutions, take time to review the … Read More
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Vitamins and Minerals That Help Prevent Gum Disease
Nutrition is vital for your entire body, even when it comes to your gums. Take a moment to learn which vitamins and minerals help prevent gum (periodontal) disease. To get the full picture, it’s good … Read More
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Delta Dental Predetermination of Benefits | What Is It and How Does It Work?
What is a Dental Predetermination of Benefits? Before you agree to treatment, request a Delta Dental predetermination of benefits. Asking for this before you undergo a procedure gives you the power to know the costs … Read More
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ORAL HEALTH FOCUS: Tricks to outsmart your sweet tooth
It’s Halloween night, and your kids have returned from trick-or-treating with their sugary loots. Before digging in, consider the cavity-causing effects that candy can have on teeth. Enjoying sweets in moderation and managing your cravings … Read More
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Safely Using Colored Contacts
Are you thinking of adding a little something extra to your costume this Halloween? Colored contacts – available in red, white, cat eye, and probably any color you can think of – are a fun … Read More