You’ve been taking care of your patients’ pearly whites, and you’re ready for the next step—becoming a dentist. Learn how to go from dental hygienist … [Read More...]
Recent Posts
Navigate Your Claim in 3 Easy Steps
Going to the dentist is hard enough. From taking time off work to scheduling follow-up appointments, the last thing you need to worry about is the … [Read More...]
Oral Health Products You Shouldn’t Leave in a Hot Car
Is leaving a water bottle in a hot car dangerous? What about your toothpaste and toothbrush? … [Read More...]
Mouth-Healthy Recipe: Low-Sugar Corn Muffins
Sugar can be a villain in the fight to maintain oral and overall health. But people watching their sugar intake and overall health don’t have to … [Read More...]
How to Clean Your Retainer | Tips & Tricks
You just got your braces off and you’ve never felt freer—until your orthodontist hands you your retainer, directing you to wear it every night. This … [Read More...]
3 “I Do’s” for Dental Insurance After Marriage
Newlywed life is bliss. But once you freeze the last slice of cake, preserve the bouquet, and return from the honeymoon, it’s time to tackle … [Read More...]
Children’s Oral Health
Dental Health of Kids in Care: The Shocking Stats
For some, dental coverage and proper oral health habits are overlooked. But for kids in a care program such as foster care, poor dental health is much more likely. The University of Glasgow conducted a study on the dental health of kids in, or recently in, a care program (foster, kinship, … [Read More...]
Pediatric Dental Benefits: Procedures Classified
You’ve found a pediatric dentist and you’re ready to take your child to his appointment. But how will pediatric dental benefits work at this visit and in the future? … [Read More...]
Our 5 Favorite Tooth Fairy Books
Move over princesses and dinosaurs—Tooth Fairy books are the new stars in town. Why? Parents have a lot to deal with when it comes to teaching kids about that magical being that takes fallen-out teeth and exchanges them for presents. The concept may seem complicated, but these Tooth Fairy books can … [Read More...]
Why Your Teeth Feel Loose with Braces
“My teeth feel loose with braces.” Whether you’re a braces wearer of the past or present, you’ve likely thought those words—if not uttered them out loud. However far-fetched it seems, loose or moving teeth are absolutely normal for those in braces, and often the entire point of having them in the … [Read More...]