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Do Babies Need Dental Insurance?

June 16, 2022 Sonja Deines

Why do babies need dental benefits? Adding a new baby to your dental plan is a great way to protect their health now and as they grow. If dental coverage isn’t on your new baby checklist, here are three reasons to consider it.

As you’re hurrying to stock up on baby clothes, piece together the crib, and install the car seat, there’s one thing you might not have top of mind: adding the new bundle of joy to your medical and dental plans. Dental coverage is crucial to protect your baby’s health now and as … [Read more...]

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

Oral Health Basics: How to properly brush your teeth and floss

May 23, 2022 Sonja Deines

Knowing how to properly brush your teeth and floss is an important part of having good oral health. Learn the correct way to brush and floss your teeth.

Brush twice. Floss once. These are the daily recommendations from the American Dental Association (ADA) for taking care of your teeth. However, if you’re not doing the proper techniques when brushing or flossing, you may be doing more harm than good to your teeth! Check out … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Hydration & Your Mouth: Oral Health Benefits of Water

May 12, 2022 Sonja Deines

Choosing water over other sugary beverages is a great way to keep your mouth clean and your teeth strong. Learn more about the oral health benefits of water.

Science shows that water keeps your brain functions strong, headaches at bay, and even helps you lose weight. However, water also benefits your mouth. Choosing water over sugary beverages is one of the best ways to care for your oral health. It’s time to put down the soda and … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Research Studies on the Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Periodontal Bacteria

May 12, 2022 Sonja Deines

Ongoing Alzheimer’s research studies examine the possible link between Alzheimer’s and periodontal bacteria.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in adults over 65 years of age, and it’s one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.  Did you know there may be a link between Alzheimer’s disease and poor oral health? A study published in Science … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Reasons to love electric toothbrushes and how to properly brush with them

May 12, 2022 Sonja Deines

It seems like everything is going electric in this day and age—cars, fireplaces, scooters— even your toothbrush! And just like an electric scooter takes the labor out of scooting, or an electric vehicle increases efficiency on the road, electric toothbrushes help make our oral … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

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