Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog (35)

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. ...

Know the Different Types of Dental Fillings Available to You

By: Kate Ranta on 3/16/15 14:00

There are three main types of dental fillings available to people who require them: gold, silver amalgam and composite. Each of these different options has its own unique set of ...

How to Keep Your Eyes Road-Ready When Driving with Cataracts

By: Deborah Pinnock on 3/5/15 11:30

If you’ve been a driver for any period of time, chances are, you’ve been the victim of the loud blast of someone’s horn. Sometimes they’re wrong of course and don’t know what ...

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