Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog (15)

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Tricky Treats: Dental Care for Kids on Halloween

By: Kate Ranta on 10/27/20 9:00

Kids and adults alike love Halloween. But, our favorite Halloween treats can be a nightmare for our teeth. Sugary snacks combined with biting down on hard candy can lead to decay ...

5 Ways to Care for Your Retainer

By: Astrid Graterol on 10/23/20 11:00

After months or years of orthodontic treatment, you finally have a beautiful smile! And with it, comes the new responsibility of maintaining it by wearing a retainer. There are a ...

Mouth Taping: Do’s and Don’ts

By: Brittany Flax on 10/12/20 10:00

Ever heard of this oral health trend? Mouth taping is a home remedy that’s said to treat snoring, allergies, and improve your oral and overall health. How? Well breathing through ...

I thought this was covered. Why do I have a co-payment?

By: Brooke Ellis on 10/5/20 15:00

You've just bought insurance to cover dental and other health-related procedures, and what a great decision! Whether it was through work or wanting to obtain your own coverage, ...

5 Oral Health Tips for Flu Season

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 9/24/20 12:25

When you think about flu season, your oral health might not be the first thing to come to mind. But it should be! The flu spreads primarily through respiratory droplets in your ...

Back to School: Protect Your Child's Eyes From Blue Light

By: Astrid Graterol on 9/10/20 11:30

With kids heading back to school, parents will be doing everything they can to keep them safe. Blue light protection should be something for parents to keep in mind this fall. ...

10 Common COVID-19 Myths Busted

By: Astrid Graterol on 9/9/20 11:00

COVID-19 is still a growing concern to the world and new information is coming out each day about the pandemic. New myths on how it spreads or how to avoid the virus are making ...

The Connection Between Oral Health and Alzheimer's

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 9/8/20 9:07

The connection between your oral health and your overall health can’t be overstated. Taking care of your teeth can help serious medical conditions such as diabetes and heart ...

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What's The Connection Between Eye Color and Light Sensitivity?

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 8/26/20 13:00

Many people usually see eye color as just a cosmetic difference between us. Whether your eyes are blue, brown, green, or hazel, we often think it doesn't impact our eye health. ...