Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog

What is a Tooth Abscess and What Happens if I Have One?

By: Kate Ranta on 8/14/15 9:00

A tooth abscess is a pocket of infection that usually forms between the tip of the tooth's root and the gum. It begins with bacteria entering the tooth, often through a cavity. A ...

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Novocain: Overcoming Your Fear of Needles

By: Kate Ranta on 7/8/15 10:16

Many people put off going to the dentist, even when they have dental work that needs to be taken care of. When you ask people why they avoid the dentist, many of them are ...

Third Molar Exclusion: What Does it Mean for Removal?

By: Kate Ranta on 6/29/15 8:35

As a patient, knowing your benefits impacts your choices. Of course, you want to take into account every penny spent towards your health. Your dentist recommended a third molar ...

Memorial Day: Remembering Dentists at War

By: Kate Ranta on 5/25/15 9:00

For many Americans, Memorial Day has lost its significance as a day of remembrance and reflection about those who have served in our armed forces, and has turned into a day for ...

Lack of Vitamin C can Promote Gingivitis

By: Kate Ranta on 4/7/15 13:42

We all know vitamin C can help stave off illness and keep our bodies strong. That’s why we drink OJ, take vitamin C supplements, etc. Vitamin C helps your body maintain and repair ...

Tongue Scraping: 4 Reasons to Do It

By: Kate Ranta on 3/25/15 11:07

Tongue scraping may sound like an odd concept. But, it really works!

Know the Different Types of Dental Fillings Available to You

By: Kate Ranta on 3/16/15 14:00

There are three main types of dental fillings available to people who require them: gold, silver amalgam and composite. Each of these different options has its own unique set of ...

Can Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?

By: Kate Ranta on 3/3/15 13:00

What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy It's no surprise that toothbrushes carry germs on them since they are used in your mouth, which is home to any sickness or virus that you ...

How Vegetarians Can Ensure Good Oral Health

By: Kate Ranta on 2/26/15 14:37

Although in many ways vegetarians follow a very healthy diet, you may be surprised that those who eat plant-based diets may have poorer dental health. Nutrients that are essential ...