The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26 million Americans suffer from diabetes. And another 57 million—about a quarter of U.S. adults—have pre-diabetes, meaning their blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be … [Read more...]
Animal Dentistry
All of us know that dental health is very important. But did you know that it is equally important for our pets? How many of us are really concerned about the dental health of our furry, four-legged friends? While Delta Dental of Idaho does not provide pet benefits, that … [Read more...]
Dentists Can Diagnose Disease
You dentist can be your first line of defense when it comes to diagnoses of diseases that show symptoms in your mouth. Your dentist is trained to spot certain abnormalities in your mouth that can be a sign of a medical problem. While there are more than 120 different diseases … [Read more...]