Oral & Vision Health Blog

3 Ways Oral Piercings Can Harm Your Mouth

Can oral piercings harm your mouth? Tongue or lip rings might be tempting as a cool way to express yourself. But it’s important to weigh the risks before you make the choice to ...
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What is coordination of benefits in dental insurance?

If you have coverage under a dental insurance plan, you have a reason to smile. Not only does dental insurance offer better access to routine care like cleanings, you’ll have some ...
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What are the Differences Between a Dental Crown and a Veneer?

Options. If there is ever a word that describes one of the most significant benefits of the times we live in, it’s options. From having hundreds of television channels to watch ...
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Trick-or-Treat: Your Oral Health and Diabetes

Halloween trick-or-treating excitement is nearly here! While part of the treat of Halloween is going on a candy spree, don’t be tricked into eating too many sweets. Candy is among ...
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How Millennials Taking Selfies is Leading to Healthier Dental Habits

A huge, and often true, stereotype of millennials is their love of selfies. Mostly this is viewed as narcissistic and annoying behavior, but it is possible that some good is ...
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Does breastfeeding help children avoid braces?

What are we going to name the baby? Which hospital should we choose? Should we let the sex of the baby be a surprise? Natural birth or cesarean? Decisions, decisions, decisions. ...
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Why is There a Blue Ring Around My Eye?

Your vision seems to be functioning well, and you haven't experienced any noticeable changes or difficulties in seeing. However, you have observed the presence of a distinct blue ...
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8 Things to Know About LASIK

LASIK eye surgery has become increasingly popular in the last decade for people who need assistance in seeing more clearly. Whether they are nearsighted or farsighted, LASIK can ...
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Does Dental Insurance Cover Implants?

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, so what happens when you break or lose a tooth, and it's not an easy fix? When you lose a tooth as a result of ...
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Why are my eyes red, itchy and watery?

You woke up again this morning with red, itchy and watery eyes. To make matters worse, you are sneezing and sniffling. You backtrack in your mind, trying to figure out the cause ...
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