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Tips to Quit Smoking + its Impact on Oral Health

December 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Understanding the toll nicotine takes on our bodies and our mouths – plus these tools to quit smoking - can help you kick the habit.

Wondering how to quit smoking? We’re here to help. It’s estimated that about 50 million Americans have an addiction to nicotine. The type of products vary from e-cigarettes to combustible cigarettes, chew, and snuff. Thankfully, there are many tools available to quit smoking. You … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Health and Fitness, Oral Health, Tabacco

5 Dental Extras You Can Get with Your FSA

December 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Flexible spending accounts allows participants to deduct a portion of their pre-taxed income into an account that they can use to pay for qualified medical expenses and childcare costs.

Flexible spending accounts, also known as FSAs, are benefit plans that employers can offer to employees. The benefit allows participants to deduct a portion of their pre-taxed income into an account that they can use to pay for qualified medical expenses and childcare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

Ease into Retirement with Individual Dental Coverage

November 17, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Are you or a loved one approaching retirement? Learn how to maintain your dental health with individual coverage.

Retirement is a time to relax and return to the hobbies and skills that make you happy. While exploring new interests, it is important to keep your physical health and oral health a top priority.  Individual Dental Coverage for Retirement One aspect of retirement that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Health and Fitness, Oral Health

3 Benefit Options if You Lose Your Job

November 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

When it comes to dental coverage options, it’s important to understand if your plan is right for your needs during a time of economic change. Click to learn more.

Losing your job isn’t easy. But getting coverage shouldn’t make things harder. Losing a job is stressful. Aside from income insecurity, you have your health and dental insurance options to worry about. Here are three coverage options to consider during your employment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Health and Fitness, Oral Health

Ease Dental Anxiety With Kids

October 19, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental assistant and patient smiling at the dentist together.

*Updated February 2025 Regular dental check-ups are a vital part of keeping your child’s smile healthy and preventing issues like cavities and gum disease. However, for many kids, the thought of visiting the dentist can spark fear or dental anxiety. As a parent, it’s important … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

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