Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog (33)

When is it time to retire your toothbrush?

By: Erica Laceria on 7/11/15 11:00

The life-span of a toothbrush is shorter than you may think! Brushing and flossing your teeth every day is the number one way to maintain healthy oral hygiene and a bright smile. ...

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Novocain: Overcoming Your Fear of Needles

By: Kate Ranta on 7/8/15 10:16

Many people put off going to the dentist, even when they have dental work that needs to be taken care of. When you ask people why they avoid the dentist, many of them are ...

Third Molar Exclusion: What Does it Mean for Removal?

By: Kate Ranta on 6/29/15 8:35

As a patient, knowing your benefits impacts your choices. Of course, you want to take into account every penny spent towards your health. Your dentist recommended a third molar ...

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Mind: the Dementia and Oral Hygiene Connection

By: Erica Laceria on 5/27/15 11:35

If you practice good oral hygiene throughout your life, there's an excellent chance your teeth will be healthy through your elder years. But recent research indicates that taking ...

Memorial Day: Remembering Dentists at War

By: Kate Ranta on 5/25/15 9:00

For many Americans, Memorial Day has lost its significance as a day of remembrance and reflection about those who have served in our armed forces, and has turned into a day for ...

Stroke Awareness Month: Links between Oral Health and Strokes

By: Erica Laceria on 5/13/15 10:56

Dental professionals continually attempt to educate the public on the benefits of proper oral hygiene. Regular brushing and dental check-ups are recommended for people of all ages ...

Lack of Vitamin C can Promote Gingivitis

By: Kate Ranta on 4/7/15 13:42

We all know vitamin C can help stave off illness and keep our bodies strong. That’s why we drink OJ, take vitamin C supplements, etc. Vitamin C helps your body maintain and repair ...

15 Most Common Insurance Terms and Definitions

By: Deborah Pinnock on 3/31/15 15:30

Signing up for health, dental or vision insurance (or a plan that covers all of them) can introduce you to a whole new vocabulary. There are words and phrases used in insurance ...

Tongue Scraping: 4 Reasons to Do It

By: Kate Ranta on 3/25/15 11:07

Tongue scraping may sound like an odd concept. But, it really works!

6 Dental Myths Debunked!

By: Erica Laceria on 3/19/15 15:03

We’ve all likely heard them at some point. Those urban legends passed on from generation to generation—tales and beliefs told by our parents’ parents that continue on to this day. ...

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