Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog (11)

How to Know When You Need Bifocals or Trifocals

Do you find yourself moving your book, phone, or newspaper further from your face to be able to read? You may need bifocals or trifocals. There are a variety of different factors ...

Can Salt Harm Your Teeth?

By: Brooke Ellis on 1/11/21 12:00

A lower salt intake might be good for your overall health, but what about your dental health?

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What to do When Your Teeth Whitening Goes Wrong

By: Erica Laceria on 1/8/21 12:12

Whether you have a special event in person or over video chat, you've done everything you can to get ready to look and feel your best. You've included some extra workout time, ...

Dental Crowns and How to Decide Which Is Right for You

By: Kate Ranta on 1/5/21 21:35

Going to the dentist can be a bit overwhelming. Drill sounds, unfamiliar instruments, and a lot of procedures -- oh my! We hear a lot of words we know but with new contexts like ...

Know the Signs of Glaucoma

By: Kate Ranta on 1/4/21 16:07

Ignoring the signs of glaucoma is easy. After all, we tend to think it won’t ever happen to us. But if it does, it sneaks up so gradually that many of us don't realize that we ...

What Was The Deal With Wooden Teeth? A Quick History of Dentures.

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 12/31/20 12:20

Most people have heard some iteration of the story about George Washington’s wooden teeth. But if you didn’t know – that myth has long been busted. Our first president, along with ...

Why Do My Teeth Hurt During Cold Weather?

By: Astrid Graterol on 12/24/20 11:30

Do your teeth hurt during cold winter days? Whether you live in a climate with cold winters or are just experiencing the 50’s for the first time this year, tooth pain from the ...

How Does Chewing Tobacco Harm the Mouth?

By: Kate Ranta on 12/17/20 16:00

Think you’re doing your body a favor by putting down the cigarettes and chewing your tobacco instead? Guess again. Chewing tobacco can be just as dangerous to your health as ...

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Top 3 Medications to Treat Mouth Ulcers (Sores)

By: Erica Laceria on 12/17/20 12:14

Did you know that up to 1 in 5 people worldwide get recurrent mouth ulcers (sores)? Usually appearing as a blister or erupted skin, a mouth ulcer (also known as a canker sore) can ...