Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog (31)

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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 ...

Healthy Vision Month: Make Your Eye Health a Priority

By: Kate Ranta on 5/17/16 13:02

Healthy Vision Month is a time to remind everyone to make their eye health a priority. Here are some easy ways you can keep your eyes healthy:

What Happens During an Eye Exam?

By: Kate Ranta on 4/27/16 10:40

An eye exam can feel daunting sometimes, especially if you don't know what to expect. Being prepared can go a long way toward increasing your comfort level when you go to the ...

Can’t See Clearly? 5 Bad Habits that Cause Vision Damage

By: Kate Ranta on 4/23/16 10:00

It can start with a squint or adjusting an object in focus, but eventually most of us experience some form of vision problems as we age. Often, we assume this is just a normal ...

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Chewing Gum vs. Flossing: What Really Works

By: Kate Ranta on 4/19/16 9:00

We hear the plea every time we visit our dentist: floss to keep your mouth healthy and your gums strong. But what if we chew gum? Is it as effective as floss? Does that mean we ...

How Millennials Can Get Cheap Dental Insurance

By: Kate Ranta on 4/18/16 14:53

Taking care of your oral health should be a priority even when you are young. Although many young adults feel they will not need to worry about their teeth for years, it’s ...

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Know You’re A.B.C.s: Autism, Braces & your Child - Help Them Prepare

By: Kate Ranta on 4/15/16 9:00

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents as a variety of sensory and communicative issues that can trigger behaviors during a dental visit. This means a whole new set of obstacles ...

Baby's First Tooth Arrived: Now What? Caring for your Infant’s New Teeth

By: Alissa Gavrilescu on 4/1/16 10:17

This blog is the third in a three-part series on infant teething.

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How Lead in Water Affects the Teeth and Body

By: Kate Ranta on 3/31/16 18:00

Flint, Mich. has made huge headlines over the past several months because of the water crisis happening there. About two years ago, the state decided to save money—during a ...

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