Oral & Vision Health Blog

3 Reasons You Should Get Dental Insurance Beyond Medicare

If you're over 65 and don't have a dental plan, you are not alone. In fact, only 12 percent of Americans in this age group do.
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Picking the Right Toothpaste for your Baby

With so many toothpaste options available, it can be extremely difficult to choose the best oral care products for your newly toothed baby. Children's mouths are constantly ...
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What Causes Chapped Lips? 4 Reasons You Have Dry Lips

Flirtatious. Sexy. Hot! Ewww? These are all possible words that come to mind when you see someone licking their lips. Of course, it could just be that their lips are chapped. It’s ...
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What Does it Mean When the White of Your Eye is Red

Red is a bold color, commonly associated with roses, romance, stop signs and Christmas. When the white of your eye takes on this color, and you’re not pretending to be a dragon ...
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Do Virtual Reality Glasses Affect My Health?

Stepping into a virtual reality world is easier and more accessible than ever with capable smartphones in pockets of millions of Americans. Taking a gondola ride in Venice or ...
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Does your state require vision screenings for children?

Good vision is important at any age, but it is particularly important during childhood development. Does your state require vision screenings for children? Many states have ...
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Children's Dental Health Month: Encourage Good Habits

It’s February, and that means it’s time to focus on your children's dental health! While it’s important all year, the American Dental Association sponsors Children's Dental Health ...
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Where Do I Get Calcium Besides Milk? Six Calcium Rich Foods

Everyone has heard the saying about how milk does the body good (and teeth too). However, many struggle with finding alternatives to milk to get the appropriate calcium intake. ...
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Why Do I Have to Get a New Filling?

You had that molar filled back in high school, and now your dentist is telling you that you need to get it replaced. You, like most of us, probably thought the filling would last ...
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