Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog (30)

9 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist

By: Erica Laceria on 9/10/16 10:06

Visiting the dentist is an important part of life, but for many people, walking through the doors of a dental office is frightening. It’s good to know that there are many people ...

What is an Open Access Dental Network?

By: Brooke Ellis on 9/9/16 11:35

If you've ever shopped for dental insurance, you will know how much information is thrown your way. There are enrollment periods, deductibles, copayments, and allowable charges. ...

Can Contact Lenses Get Lost in Your Eye?

By: Denise Drew on 9/7/16 11:11

More than 30 million people in the U.S. wear contact lenses and it’s easy to see why. They are freeing, allowing wearers to break out from behind the barrier that separates them ...

What are the differences between myopia and hyperopia?

By: Brooke Ellis on 9/1/16 9:42

More than 150 million Americans use corrective eyewear. Glasses, contact lenses, surgery…there are options aplenty for sharpening our vision.

Eye Diseases: What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

By: Erica Laceria on 8/1/16 17:30

If you have diabetes, you most likely have a long list of reasons as to why you should control your blood sugar. One of those reasons could be diabetic retinopathy. If you haven't ...

Dental procedures and pain medications, what patients need to know about dental procedures and pain meds

Dental Procedures & Pain Meds: What Patients Need to Know

By: Kate Ranta on 6/22/16 10:56

When preparing for a dental procedure that you know will be painful, you may be worried about just how painful it will be. You may feel some relief at the idea of having ...

What Are the Effects of Tobacco on My Oral Health?

By: Erica Laceria on 6/10/16 15:48

We’ve all been subject to the “No smoking” ads and literature growing up. At school, sometimes work, parents and elders – at some point in our lives we’ve heard that smoking is ...

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LINKED: Oral Bacteria and Pancreatic Cancer Risk

By: Erica Laceria on 6/6/16 10:00

It has been known for a while that oral health can impact overall health. For example, oral bacteria has been associated with inflammation causing heart disease. What you may be ...

How Eating Disorders can Impact Your Dental Health

By: Erica Laceria on 5/26/16 11:29

According to National Eating Disorders Association, 20 million women and 10 million men in America have suffered from an eating disorder in their life. The two most common eating ...