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• Affordable Care Act Dental Insurance 2025

  Under the Affordable Care Act, dental insurance is treated differently for individuals, kids & seniors. If you’re confused about dental insurance as it pertains to the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA), you’ve come to the right place.

• Can Bad Teeth Cause Heart Problems?

  February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health and overall wellness. But, really, every month is heart month. No matter what the calendar says, regular dental care and a good oral hygiene routine are critical.

• Is TMJ Treatment Covered by Insurance? Exploring Coverage Options

  Temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly known as TMJ or TMD, refers to a condition that affects the temporomandibular joints, which connect your jawbone to your skull. These joints, located on each side of your head in front of your ears, are resp…

• Got a Headache or Migraine? See A Dentist: Dental Health Problems & Bad Teeth Can Trigger Migraines and Headaches

  Every ten seconds in America, someone goes to the emergency room seeking help for head pain. Approximately 1.2 million of those visits are for migraines.

• Lupus and Dental Implants

  People with lupus, an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, often face unique challenges related to their oral health.   Mouth ulcers, dry mouth (xerostomia), and gum inflammation (gingivitis) are …

• How Long Does Dental Work Last?

  Restorative dental work – fixing or replacing chipped, cracked, decayed or missing teeth – can be expensive but you pay once and you’re done, right? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Keeping your smile strong and healthy is certainly one of the best…

• Affordable Dental Care for Older Adults

  Older adults can have unique oral health needs and barriers to accessing dental care, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging. Good oral health is essential to overall health regardless of the number of birthdays you’ve celebrated.

• Ten Things to Do on a Self-Care Day

  International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24. It stresses the importance of self-care as the cornerstone of wellness. We all know prioritizing self-care is essential for our overall well-being, but too often taking care of ourselves takes a b…

• Dental Care Tips for 2024

  How can you get the great smile you want, without draining your bank account? It’s simple! Just follow our tips below to brighten and enhance your oral health in the New Year.

• Can Dental Problems Cause Vision Loss?

  Women are more likely to experience problems with their vision than men but are less likely to receive treatment. That’s why Prevent Blindness, an organization working to protect sight for more than 110 years, has declared April as Women’s Eye He…