Do you enjoy speaking in public? Do you like the idea of being locked in a room with 10 spiders? To most people, such scenarios are uncomfortable or even fear-inspiring. Yet, a recent survey found that more than 50% of people would rather do those things than undergo root canal therapy. Root canal therapy does not deserve its bad reputation, but it is a complex treatment that is usually preventable. One key to avoiding the need for it is utilizing your dental insurance coverage for basic services. Let’s talk about how and why you can do that.
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During the current pandemic, health-conscious consumers are asking a lot of questions about what businesses are doing to fight the spread of COVID-19. In particular, they may wonder “Is the dentist safe?” If you have been asking that question, you can rest assured that the answer is yes! Dentists are careful to take all the necessary precautions to protect the health of their patients. Some of them even use 
No one likes to lose money but unfortunately, it happens every year without people even knowing it. How is this possible? The moment the clock strikes midnight on December 31 each year, the insurance companies eagerly take back billions of dollars in unused benefits. Since these valuable pieces of your dental plan do not roll over, you could be losing hundreds or thousands of dollars. If that sounds like a cruel trick you’ve been a part of for a while now, read on to learn how you can put a stop to it and instead, 
With October being National Dental Hygiene Month, it is likely your dentist will be encouraging you to not only come in for regular dental checkups and teeth cleaning, but she will also be happy to provide you with useful tips to improve your oral health at home. Good dental habits and high-quality, in-office preventive care are the only way you can achieve healthy teeth and gums, so while you leave the professional work to the dental experts, why not check out these 4 ways you can improve your oral hygiene at home.
Our genetics are the building blocks for who and what we are. They play a large role in determining height, appearance, lifelong health, and so much more. Genetic testing examines DNA to gave a person insight into a broad range of matters, from their ethnic background to their food sensitivities. All of that raises an intriguing question — can genetic testing also determine whether you are at a higher risk of developing gum disease and other oral health issues? Let’s talk about this important issue.