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:
Tips for Nighttime Teeth Grinders
Promote Good Oral Health with Elf on the Shelf
Families across the U.S. have welcomed Elf on the Shelf, Mensch on a Bench, or other toys to get their kids to embrace good behavior around the holidays. But the elves and their pals don’t have to limit their lessons to the season – why not use them to promote good oral health habits?
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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Funding Dental Care for Older Adults
As we age, it becomes even more crucial to take care of our oral health. Dental care for senior citizens can be difficult to navigate, since routine dental care is not covered under Medicare.
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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Diabetes and Your Oral Health
Oral health and overall health are connected in many ways – many general health issues have oral health complications. On the flip side, poor oral health can be associated with overall health problems.
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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 tusks. Fun fact: An elephant’s tusks are actually teeth—elongated incisors, to be exact.
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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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Smart Snacking For a Healthy Smile: Strawberry Energy Bites
Most days, my kids make a beeline to the pantry after arriving home from school and daycare. As parents, we often struggle with finding foods that are healthy and that our kids will eat. Finding a smart snack that provides adequate nutrition and holds off the hunger pangs until I finish cooking dinner is a must in our household.
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 also experience another common cold side effect, teeth pain. If you find yourself asking, “why do my teeth hurt when I have a cold?”, here’s the scoop.