Adult Oral Health
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What’s the Cost of Avoiding the Dentist?
*Updated May 2023 Does the cost of your biannual cleanings keep you from going to the dentist at least once a year? The real cost of skipping the dentist may be more than you think. … Read More
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4 Tips for Maintaining Oral Health in Older Adults
*Updated August 2023 For many adults, getting older means they may be faced with unfamiliar oral health concerns. And the population facing these concerns is only getting bigger. By 2060, the U.S. Census Bureau predicts … Read More
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Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain
Our mouths need dental care day and night, and it’s important to find a way to make that happen. Brushing and flossing with arthritis in the hands can be painful, but avoiding daily care only … Read More
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Use Our Simple Member Portal
Delta Dental of Wisconsin wants you to take advantage of your online member portal! From ID card access to going paperless, we’re sure you’ll find tools you’ll revisit time and again. We know how confusing dental … Read More
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Use the Protective Power of an Eye Exam
*Updated November 2022 Your eyes can tell you a lot about your health. Pay attention and they’ll tell you about problems you may not even know about. That’s the power of an annual eye exam. … Read More
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Unblurring the Lines to Corrected Vision
Roughly 75% of Americans experience vision symptoms that require eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other care, according to the Vision Council of America.1 That means most of us are finding it harder to read restaurant menus … Read More
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High Blood Pressure: The Silent Disease an Eye Exam can Detect
If getting an annual eye exam isn’t a part of your routine, remember: Your heart is too important to overlook your eyes. Every time we go to our primary care doctor, we’re asked to roll … Read More
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A Healthy Mouth with Diabetes
Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, managing your blood sugar level is key. With high blood sugar levels comes higher risk of dental problems, such as: Tooth decay (cavities). When starches and sugars … Read More
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Your Gums Play a Part
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women, coming in only behind skin cancer. A huge percentage of women – 12% – in the US will develop breast … Read More
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Balanced Meals for Healthy Aging
A balanced meal includes the nutrients and vitamins that we need to power through our day. That fuel comes from a combination of different foods from leafy greens to seafood dinners. The right balanced combination … Read More