Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog (34)

Contact Lens Health Week: Importance of Cleaning Your Lenses

By: Kate Ranta on 8/26/15 11:50

If you wear contact lenses, keeping them clean is very important. No matter what type you use, they all reduce the amount of oxygen that reaches your eyes, which can cause ...

What is a Tooth Abscess and What Happens if I Have One?

By: Kate Ranta on 8/14/15 9:00

A tooth abscess is a pocket of infection that usually forms between the tip of the tooth's root and the gum. It begins with bacteria entering the tooth, often through a cavity. A ...

Dental Health 101: What is Burning Mouth Syndrome?

By: Erica Laceria on 8/12/15 14:18

The discomfort and pain that accompany Burning Mouth Syndrome aren't caused by a burn at all. It does however, have a huge impact on your comfort and overall dental health. By ...

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Symptoms of Oral Cancer: What to Know

By: Erica Laceria on 8/10/15 16:51

Your dentist is an important member of your healthcare team. Dentists are often the front-line professionals who screen for and detect oral cancer. During a routine checkup, ...

Your Guide to the Most Effective Mouth Washes

By: Erica Laceria on 8/7/15 16:47

When you walk down the oral care aisle at the pharmacy, are you confused by the many choices of mouth wash? The many brands, colors, and claims make it easy to give up, or to just ...

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 ...

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