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4 Ways Your Dentist Cares for Cavities

August 25, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Cavities are no fun, but they are treatable! Learn how your dentist treats cavities:

You just got word from your dentist, and the news isn’t so great: You have a cavity. You’re not alone. 92% of all adults have at least one cavity by the age of 64. But if it’s your first one, you may not be sure what to expect from your dentist. Here are 4 common cavity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Colorado, Dental Health Tagged With: amalgam filling, caps, caring for cavities, cavity, cavity treatment, composite filling, crown, decay, dental decay, dental procedures, dental treatments, filings, health conditions, inlay, mouth conditions, oral care, overlay, treatment for cavities

26 and Uninsured: 4 Options After You Age Out Your Parents’ Plan

August 18, 2015 By Sara Fossum

Birthdays often mark major milestones: Driver’s license at 16, voter registration at 18, your first legal drink at 21… …and getting kicked off of your parents’ health insurance at 26.* Prior to blowing out your 26 candles, health insurance was probably not top-of-mind. That … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colorado, Dental Benefits, Dental Health Tagged With: best dental insurance, emerging adults, health benefits, health coverage, health insurance, health options, health plan, healthcare, independence, independent, insurance at 26, insurance basics, invincible generation, millennials, options after parents’ plan, twenty somethings, what millenials need to know about insurance, young adults

Fluoride is an important mineral for all children

August 4, 2015 By Social Media Collaborative

For many children, community water fluoridation (CWF) is the last line of defense against tooth decay. Tooth decay is the number one chronic disease of childhood. It is a ‘silent epidemic’. Many people don't know that this disease is preventable. The toll is high, especially on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Colorado, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Denver Water, health, healthy, healthy kids

Favorites Foods for Summer Smiles

July 23, 2015 By Sara Fossum

If you love to picnic in Colorado, consider some of these healthy recipes!

Summer is a pretty sweet time to be a Coloradan. From farmer’s markets to local cuisine, we’ve got the foods that your teeth crave. In several studies, nutrients in fruits and vegetables such as dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants have been associated with reduced risk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colorado, Recipes & Nutrition Tagged With: alternative snacks, apple, healthy, healthy recipes, healthy snacks, melon, picnic, picnic basket, recipe, spinach, strawberry, summer, summertime

New Survey Finds 4 out of 10 Colorado Pregnant Women Skipping Crucial Health Step 

June 23, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

A new survey out today from Delta Dental finds that 43 percent of expecting women in Colorado aren’t visiting their dentist, higher than the national average of 42.5 percent. Oral health may not be top of mind for women when preparing for a new baby, but a visit to the dentist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Colorado, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: colorado moms, dentist appointment, oral health and pregancy, Pregnancy, routine care

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