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Why Dental Insurance?

May 30, 2023 Sonja Deines

Why have dental insurance? Learn how dental insurance can protect your oral health and reduce dental care costs.

You wouldn’t drive a car without car insurance. You can’t purchase a home without home insurance. Why wouldn’t you protect your oral and overall health with dental insurance? People with dental benefits are more likely to go to the dentist, receive preventive care, and experience … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Health and Fitness, Oral Health, Parenting

Heart Health and Dental Disease

May 30, 2023 Sonja Deines

The connection between heart health and dental disease is stronger than you may think. Gum disease is known to increase your risk of major cardiac events such as heart attacks. Learn ways to reduce your risk.

Your heart does more than beat faster when you see your loved ones; it pumps blood to all the different parts of your body. With such an integrated machine moving blood throughout the inside of our bodies, it stands to reason that your mouth’s health can contribute to  your … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

Life with Unhealthy Teeth

April 25, 2023 Sonja Deines

Life with unhealthy teeth can be painful, less satisfying, and affect your overall quality of living. Learn more about what life with unhealthy teeth can look like and how to avoid it.

Have you ever canceled a dentist appointment because you felt your teeth were fine as they were? Because unhealthy teeth may not always present physical symptoms, many people ignore their oral health and take their teeth for granted. However, having a false sense of security that … [Read more...]

Dental Benefits, Idaho, Oral Health

5 Things That May Happen if you Avoid the Dentist

April 25, 2023 Sonja Deines

Fear of the dentist keeps many people from going to their biannual checkups. However, this can lead to serious problems for their oral health, overall health, and wallet down the road. Learn more about things that may happen if you avoid the dentist.

Today, nearly 36% of Americans have a fear of the dentist. For those with dental anxiety, skipping routine checkups and cleanings might seem like a reasonable short-term solution. However, neglecting dental appointments can have long-term consequences on your oral … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

Reasons People Fear the Dentist and the Truth Behind Them

April 25, 2023 Sonja Deines

There are many reasons people fear the dentist. The good news is there are many solutions to help ease anxiety during dental appointments. Learn more about the most common fears of the dentist and ways to make your experience comfortable.

Does the idea of going to the dentist make you nervous? You’re not alone! Many people experience dental anxiety before and during dental appointments. Whether you have a specific or general fear of the dentist, it’s important to recognize it and take steps to ease your … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health, Parenting

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