Insurance policies are issued for limited periods. At the end of your insurance period, the insurance company reviews your policy. Renewal dates for year-end insurance are important for both insurance companies and policyholders. Insurance policies have specific inception and expiration dates. Auto insurance typically lasts for around six months while home insurance usually lasts a...
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Be Thankful For Your Oral Health
It is true that many people find Thanksgiving a hassle. Whether you’re dealing with the stress of hosting and cooking for your guests, traveling, or simply organizing plans, it can be easy to lose sight of what Thanksgiving is truly about. Once you get past the stress of the day, remember to take a moment...
Diabetes and Your Oral Health
November is national diabetes month; an important time to understand the effect that diabetes has on your oral health. Diabetics know the importance of a proper diet to maintain appropriate blood sugar levels. There is also a connection between diet and oral health. When a diabetic does not eat properly, it affects his blood sugar...
Protect Your Oral Health on Halloween
We all know candy can cause cavities, but some types of candy are better or worse than others. Whether you are choosing candy for your child, a party, or trick-or-treaters, think about candy and its effect on oral health. Chewy candy and popular fruit-flavored candies are tasty and appealing, but they are especially bad for...
Flossing: A Key Ingredient To Oral Hygiene
Flossing may be a difficult habit to cultivate, but well worth the effort to help preserve the health of your teeth. In addition to making your mouth feel cleaner, flossing can help prevent cavities, alleviate breath odor and protect you from gingivitis. Daily brushing is a must to remove food particles and bacteria from teeth....
Gums and Your Oral Health
Oftentimes when people think of oral health and hygiene, they overlook their gums and think only of their teeth. Gums serve a very important purpose in the mouth. They are an important protective barrier that protects your teeth and their support structures. Healthy teeth depend on healthy gums to be strong and thrive. Most gum...
Practicing Good Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
Wearing braces can take a lot of adjusting, in more ways than just getting used to how they look and feel. People that are prescribed braces will have to make some minor adjustments in how they care for their teeth and gums. The oral hygiene routine used while wearing braces is similar to the routine...
Teeth Grinding and Your Oral Health
Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding is a common problem that affects about 20% of the population. It is the grinding of both the top and bottom teeth in a sideways motion. While most of us do grind our teeth occasionally when anxious, when grinding occurs on a regular basis, it becomes the condition “bruxism”....
Regular Cleanings and Dental Health
It is very important to get regular check-ups and teeth cleanings to not only maintain your dental health and a great smile but also, your health in general. It is recommended that you schedule a checkup once every 6 months. Proper oral hygiene at home is most certainly important and can go a long way...
Sleep Dentistry: Your Snoring Solution
Have you ever had problems with snoring in your life? Has your spouse or a loved one? If so, you have probably seen a variety of treatments and solutions out there. You probably, however, did not consider consulting your dentist for a possible solution. Sleep dentistry involves the use of oral and dental devices that...