Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog (23)

The Connection Between Blurry Vision and Diabetes

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), people with type 1 diabetes are at higher risk for eye complications. When most people think of diabetes, they think of sugar ...

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Food trends: What’s really good or bad for your teeth?

By: Brittany Flax on 11/4/19 10:00

Turmeric, acai bowls, avocado toast, oat milk, celery water – it seems like there’s always a new food trend we should incorporate into our daily lives. Most of us tend to focus on ...

Preparing A Child with Special Needs for the Dentist

By: Astrid Graterol on 10/22/19 12:26

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Blue Light Lenses: Are They Right For You?

By: Brittany Flax on 10/15/19 12:19

Everyday our vision is working overtime. As we go about our day, we are constantly putting strain on our eyes as we zoom in with laser focus on our phones, tablets and computers. ...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Eye and Mouth Care During Chemo

By: Kate Ranta on 10/1/19 17:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know about eye and mouth care during chemo.

Dental Care during Cancer Treatment

By: Erica Laceria on 7/22/19 9:00

Any form of cancer is a terrible – and fighting it requires all of your emotional and physical strength. It is easy to develop tunnel vision as your treatment plan becomes your ...

Tips on Choosing Oral Hygiene Products

By: Kate Ranta on 4/5/19 11:02

There are many oral hygiene products on the market, and it can be hard to know which ones to choose for your and your family's specific needs. Just looking at the oral hygiene ...

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What does medically necessary mean?

By: Brittany Flax on 3/25/19 8:30

There are a lot of terms in the insurance industry that can be quite confusing. Acute care, allowable charge, benefit year, co-payment – what do any of these words mean? We ...

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Add Some Spice (and Extra Benefits) to Your Oral Care with Turmeric

By: Mariah Chitouras on 2/28/19 10:25

Turmeric is the superfood of the spice world. From its anti-inflammatory properties to the antioxidants, there are many benefits to your health when you add it to your diet. But ...