Quality dental care is essential for a child’s well-being. The research supports our view: Cavities are the single most common chronic disease among children. Untreated decay affects 19.5% of 2- to 5-year-olds and 22.9% of 6- to 19-year-olds. Dental disease can affect a child’s … [Read more...]
Ease Your Child’s Dental Anxiety: Tots, Teens & Ages in Between
Does your child tremble in terror at the mere mention of a dentist appointment? It’s common for children of all ages to fear a dental visit. … [Read more...]
Preventive Care & Your Dental Plan
Do you have dental benefits? If so, preventive dental benefits are likely covered in your plan. Make sure you use them — they’ll keep you smiling long after that trip to the dentist. See your dentist regularly. Most plans cover dental exams and cleanings every 6 months. … [Read more...]
Seeing a Specialist 101
Are you anxious your dentist will give you the dreaded referral slip at your next check-up? Well, don’t fear. Your dental benefits work with a specialist, too. Here are the next steps if you’re referred to a specialist: * First, research the specialist you were referred to by … [Read more...]
Dental Technology: The Past, Present & Future
The first nylon bristle toothbrush was put on the market less than 80 years ago. That means people were driving cars before they were using an effective toothbrush. The horror! Fortunately, dentistry has come a long way in the last century. New technology allows dentists to … [Read more...]