Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog (9)

What is An Oral Cancer Screening and Do I Need One?

By: Erica Laceria on 3/30/22 10:30

According to the National Institutes of Health, over 49,700 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer each year. The five-year survival rate is a little more than 75 percent, which ...

Is Periodontal Coverage Worth It?

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 3/28/22 11:00

Periodontal disease is the most severe stage of gum disease, and it is on the rise. Unlike milder gum disease, periodontal disease requires a separate set of procedures to get ...

American Heart Month: This is How Dental Health Helps Heart Health

By: Candace McAfee on 2/3/22 12:00

February is American Heart Month, not just because of Valentine’s Day! The Month brings attention to heart disease prevention. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the ...

Woman suffering from computer vision syndrome straining her eyes while looking at computer

Computer Vision Syndrome: What You Need to Know

By: Symphanie Horsford on 2/1/22 11:00

So much of our lives are spent behind a screen, it’s no wonder our vision suffers. More than 50% of people who work on computers have experienced symptoms of Computer Vision ...

5 Things to Look for In a Dental Office

By: Astrid Graterol on 12/7/21 11:00

Whether it’s because your insurance has changed, you have moved to a new location, or you just want to change dentists, you want to find a dental office that checks all the boxes. ...

Close up of patients mouth in a visit to the dentist

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body

By: Kate Ranta on 11/23/21 12:00

Need another reason to keep your teeth in tip top shape? How about this -- your overall health depends on it!

Smiling Dentist Discussing Dental Insurance Coverage

Why Don’t Dentists Accept Dental Insurance?

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 11/17/21 10:00

You went to the dentist, and the receptionist told you the office does not take your insurance. It is a rough moment – you are caught between paying for your care out of your ...

Family smiling during Thanksgiving and protecting their oral health

Maintaining your Oral Hygiene during Thanksgiving

By: Kate Ranta on 10/19/21 12:00

It’s time to feast! The turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, pies, and beverages await! But, if you don’t practice good holiday oral hygiene for Thanksgiving (and leftovers!), ...

Woman with a smile taking on her fears of the dentist

Facing your Fears at the Dentist

By: Kate Ranta on 9/24/21 16:00

Are you afraid to see your dentist? You have lots of company. Research shows that about 36 percent of Americans avoid dentists out of fear. Many people have enough anxiety that ...

What Is DIY Ortho?

By: Tim Fitzgerald on 9/2/21 13:00

When we think of DIY we tend to think of a long Saturday filled with sawdust and splinters. Luckily, when it comes to do-it-yourself orthodontic treatment, it’s not nearly so ...

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