--- title: Solstice Oral & Vision Health Blog | oral health overall health connection description: oral health overall health connection | Your Dental Plan and Oral & Vision Health and Wellness Authority --- [![Solstice Logo](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vonazon/solstice-benefits-broker-blog-template1-logo-216x76.png?width=216&name=solstice-benefits-broker-blog-template1-logo-216x76.png "Solstice Logo")](https://www.solsticebenefits.com/) # Oral & Vision Health Blog [![Family enjoying dinner. Dad and Granddad all smiles.](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Dads%20Deserve%20to%20Smile%20Too%20Blog%20Banner.png) ](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/dads-deserve-to-smile-too-dental-health-tips-to-preserve-dads-smile) #### [Dads Deserve to Smile Too: Dental Health Tips to Preserve Dads Smile](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/dads-deserve-to-smile-too-dental-health-tips-to-preserve-dads-smile) By: [Symphanie Horsford](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/author/symphanie-horsford) on 6/24/25 9:30 Men’s Health Month is the perfect time to show love to all the men in our lives. Especially, the dads in our lives. Dads do a lot for their families. They work hard, extend their ... 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[Read More](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/bid/284936/healthy-mouth-healthy-body) [![](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Elderly%20couple.png) ](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/the-connection-between-oral-health-and-alzheimers) #### [The Connection Between Oral Health and Alzheimer's](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/the-connection-between-oral-health-and-alzheimers) By: [Tim Fitzgerald](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/author/tim-fitzgerald) on 9/8/20 9:07 The connection between your oral health and your overall health can’t be overstated. Taking care of your teeth can help serious medical conditions such as diabetes and heart ... 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[Read More](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/dental-health-and-the-immune-system) [![oral health and overall health](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/hubfs/Oral%20Health%20%26%20Overall%20Health.png) ](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/a-healthy-mouth-oral-health-overall-health-connection) #### [A Healthy Mouth: Oral Health-Overall Health Connection](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/a-healthy-mouth-oral-health-overall-health-connection) By: [Astrid Graterol](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/author/astrid-graterol) on 4/3/20 11:00 Having good oral health can help against bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease. A healthy mouth enables not only nutrition of the physical body, but also enhances social ... 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[Read More](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/kids-healthy-diet-tips-for-healthy-teeth) [![A table covered in meat and vegetables](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/hubfs/group-of-people-making-toast-3184183.jpg) ](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/carnivore-or-plant-based-diets-which-is-best-for-your-teeth) #### [Carnivore Diet or Plant-based Diet: Which Is Best for Your Teeth?](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/carnivore-or-plant-based-diets-which-is-best-for-your-teeth) By: [Brittany Flax](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/author/brittany-flax) on 1/15/20 11:00 You’re gathered around the table, ready for another meal. Looking around the room, you see so many options. Meats, chesses, fruits, vegetables -- how can you ever decide? With all ... [Read More](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/carnivore-or-plant-based-diets-which-is-best-for-your-teeth) [![Girl-getting-a-dental-exam](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/hubfs/children's%20dental%20health%20month%3B%20encourage%20good%20habits.jpg) ](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/february-is-childrens-dental-health-month-good-habits-start-young) #### [Children's Dental Health Month: Encourage Good Habits](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/february-is-childrens-dental-health-month-good-habits-start-young) By: [Mariah Chitouras](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/author/mariah-chitouras) on 2/1/17 16:11 It’s February, and that means it’s time to focus on your children's dental health! While it’s important all year, the American Dental Association sponsors Children's Dental Health ... [Read More](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/february-is-childrens-dental-health-month-good-habits-start-young) [![Stay healthy year round, 8 ways to stay healthy year round](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/hubfs/Stay%20healthy%20year%20round%2c%208%20ways%20to%20stay%20healthy%20year%20round.jpg) ](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/8-ways-to-stay-healthy-year-round) #### [8 Ways to Stay Healthy Year Round](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/8-ways-to-stay-healthy-year-round) By: [Erica Laceria](https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/author/erica-laceria) on 4/7/14 9:24 Many of us believe that we are “healthy” because we aren’t in the doctor’s office with a cold or taking some kind of medication on a regular basis. However, there are many other ... 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