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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

9 Common Questions and Answers for Parents Considering Braces for their Children

November 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Braces are a big commitment with important factors to consider like the best age for braces or their impact on overall health. Check out our expert answers to frequently asked questions about braces.

If it’s time to consider getting braces for you or your child, a few concerns have probably crossed your mind: What if my child gets teased? What is the right age for braces? What if it hurts? Take a moment to familiarize yourself with frequently asked questions about braces, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, 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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