Oral & Vision Health Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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 ...
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Open Access = Easy Access to Your Ancillary Benefits Needs

What makes Solstice’s ancillary benefits plans—such as dental and vision—stand out from the rest? Three words: open access network!
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What You Need to Know About Dental Implants

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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