Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog

Things to Consider for Orthodontia: Preventive Treatment

By: Kate Ranta on 8/28/14 9:00

It has been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that is as true of orthodontics as it is anything else. More and more people are electing to take ...

Eating Disorders Wreak Havoc on the Teeth

By: Kate Ranta on 8/27/14 11:12

Unfortunately, millions of people—especially women—in the U.S. suffer from eating disorders. The pressure to have an ideal figure can feel crushing with constant advertisements ...

How Smoking Affects your Mouth

By: Kate Ranta on 8/25/14 12:32

It's no secret that smoking can give you bad breath. But how smoking affects your mouth is often surprising.

7 Ways to Encourage Your Children to Brush Their Teeth

By: Kate Ranta on 7/31/14 16:00

Much like eating healthy food or going to bed on time, brushing teeth properly is an activity that kids often resist. However, it can't be ignored, because brushing properly ...

Know the signs between Oral Health and Strokes

Oral Health and Strokes: Do You Know the Signs?

By: Kate Ranta on 7/31/14 11:41

We’ve reported before about the oral health-overall health connection. Taking care of your teeth is important because poor oral hygiene can lead to many health issues. This ...

No, It’s Not Cool to Avoid the Dentist in Young Adulthood

By: Kate Ranta on 7/28/14 11:46

We get it. You’re busy. The last thing you feel like making time for is sitting in a dentist’s chair. Besides, you brush your teeth multiple times a day. And, you don’t feel like ...

Do Dental Implants Last a Lifetime?

By: Kate Ranta on 7/25/14 11:53

Dental implants have existed for centuries. A third century B.C. dental implant—an iron pin—recently was discovered in La Chêne, France, according to the Huffington Post. The ...

When Should your Child's First Dental Appointment Happen?

By: Kate Ranta on 7/22/14 16:19

Good dental health is important from a very early age. When you see your baby's first tooth, you can start brushing it with a soft-bristled toothbrush that has a small head. You ...

Four Surprising and Rare Dental Conditions

By: Kate Ranta on 7/8/14 16:18

The majority of us will make regular trips over the courses of our lifetimes to the dentist. And, for most of us, the visits will be for fairly routine: cleanings, perhaps a few ...