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Winter Sports That Need Mouthguards

December 17, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

If you’re planning your winter activities, don’t forget to pack a mouthguard! Here are winter sports that need mouthguards to keep your smile safe.

Winter is coming, which means it’s time to start preparing for activities in the snow! While most winter athletes focus on gearing up with layers of warm clothing and specialized equipment, there's one essential piece of safety gear that often goes overlooked: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Health and Fitness, Holiday, New Mexico, Oral Health

New Year = New Dental Benefits

December 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Don’t let your dental benefits fall to the wayside! Click to learn why a happy new year means it’s time to think about your dental benefits.

Dental benefits might not be at the top of your holiday wish list, but there are plenty of reasons your plan should be! For starters, teeth are about more than a pretty smile. According to a recent study, Americans lose an estimated 320.8 million hours of work or school … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, New Mexico, 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

How to Choose the Right Individual Dental Insurance Plan for Retirement

November 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Older adult couple smiling and drinking coffee.

*Updated September 2026 Key takeaways about choosing the right individual dental insurance plan: If you're lucky enough to be thinking about retirement, it's also time to start thinking about how you'll maintain your oral health once you leave the workforce. Many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, 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

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