Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog

Guest Blogger: What is a Root Canal and How is it Treated?

By: Kate Ranta on 2/28/14 14:10

Is your tooth throbbing? Is it sensitive to hot and/or cold foods and drinks? Is this the same tooth your dentist or dental hygienist has been keeping an eye on? If so, you may be ...

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Private Exchanges, Federal and State Exchanges…and You

By: Kate Ranta on 1/31/14 15:04

As a consumer in this new health reform world, you may be understandably intimidated. It’s all extremely confusing and there are lots of terms and concepts thrown around that ...

Toothbrush Buying Tutorial: Electric, Power, Manual—and the Differences Between Them

By: Kate Ranta on 12/18/13 11:26

Take a stroll down the toothbrush/toothpaste aisle in the grocery store, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. So many choices. Do electric and power ones clean better than manual? ...

Guest Blogger: Should You Bite On Dental Insurance? Top Factors to Consider When Looking for Dental Coverage

By: Kate Ranta on 11/22/13 15:32

Dental insurance is one of those things that people will admit they might need, but because of how expensive it can be, may avoid biting into it at all. They assume they’ll never ...

The Blood Sugar-Oral Health Connection: Manage Diabetes with Good Oral Hygiene

By: Kate Ranta on 11/1/13 10:00

Did you know oral health plays a significant role in the body's overall health, particularly when it comes to certain chronic conditions such as diabetes? Diabetes affects how a ...

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Oral Health Tips: Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Bad for You?

By: Kate Ranta on 9/17/13 11:26

Studies have long shown that adding fluoride to drinking water has helped prevent tooth decay in children and adults. Now, a recent study out of Australia found that adults with ...

Open Access = Easy Access to Your Ancillary Benefits Needs

By: Kate Ranta on 5/31/13 17:01

What makes Solstices ancillary benefits planssuch as dental and visionstand out from the rest? Three words: open access network!

What You Need to Know About Dental Implants

By: Kate Ranta on 4/18/13 11:06

A dental implant procedure is when an oral surgeon or periodontist surgically places an artificial tooth that's permanently fused in the jawbone. Decades ago, if you lost a ...

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