Every 6 months, the “Time for Your Check-up!” postcard hits your mailbox. But why visit the dentist twice a year? Or at all? The biannual dental visit recommendation was designed with the “average person” in mind. Since its conception in the 18th century, dental professionals … [Read more...]
3 Bribe-Free Ways to Get Your Kids to the Dentist
Which trip would you have an easier time announcing to your kids: Disney or the dentist? We bet we know the answer. Parents play an important role in how kids react to a dental visit. If you’re negative about the experience, kids are more likely to mirror those thoughts. … [Read more...]
New Survey Finds 4 out of 10 Colorado Pregnant Women Skipping Crucial Health Step
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...]