Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog (11)

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In-Network and Out-of-Network: What's the Difference?

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 4/14/21 11:00

If you’ve ever called your dental insurance company about an unexpected dental bill and they asked you “was the dentist in-network or out-of-network” you might be wondering what ...

Types of Dental Floss: Which is Right for You?

By: Brooke Ellis on 4/12/21 10:46

We all know that we should be flossing, but only about 30% of U.S. adults report flossing every day. Are you one of the many Americans who doesn't floss as often as they should? ...

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Why is Dental Insurance Separate from Medical Insurance?

By: Erica Laceria on 4/5/21 16:24

You just enrolled in your company's benefits package and have an appointment to visit the dentist. Once you arrive at the office, you discover your plan doesn't cover your visit. ...

Be Sure to Tell your Dentist about Possible Latex Allergies

By: Kate Ranta on 4/5/21 15:57

Latex allergies may be among the trickiest of all relatively common allergies. The symptoms are often similar to other allergies or the common cold, and you may get in contact ...

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Preventive, Basic, and Major Services: What’s the Difference?

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 3/23/21 11:30

Knowing your plan’s coverage tiers and the amount of coverage for each tier is the key to understanding how your plan works. Knowing the types of dental services your plan covers ...

What is UCR and how does it affect my Dental PPO plan costs?

By: Brooke Ellis on 3/3/21 15:00

Dental PPO (DPPO) insurance plans allow you to visit both in-network and out-of-network dentists, as you might already know. That means if you have a DPPO plan, you can see your ...

The 5 Stages of Gum Disease

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 3/1/21 12:00

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, is one of the most common oral health problems in the U.S., with 47% of American adults suffering from some form ...

Tricks for Keeping Your Kids’ Teeth Cavity-Free

By: Kate Ranta on 2/25/21 15:00

Halloween, Easter, Hanukah, The 4th of July - no matter the season there's always a holiday filled with sugary snacks around the corner. You don’t want to spoil the fun, but ...

The Dentist Says You Need a Deep Cleaning…Why?

By: Kate Ranta on 2/15/21 12:26

You've been meaning to get to the dentist. You remember as a child you went every six months, no matter what. You've been busy lately and haven't had any problems with your teeth, ...

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What is Gum Disease, Exactly?

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 2/12/21 12:00

So, your dentist tells you that you have mild (or not so mild) gingivitis. You might think that just means your gums are slightly inflamed – but gingivitis is a bit more ...

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