Stay away from sugar. Eat plenty of fruit. These are statements we hear constantly. Following these two golden rules is beneficial to both our oral health and overall health. But what should we do when these two opposing statements contradict each other? It may surprise you to … [Read more...]
Hooray for National Tooth Fairy Day!
Every year, on February 28 and August 22, we celebrate a whimsical and cherished character who has been enchanting children for generations—the Tooth Fairy. The Tooth Fairy, a beloved figure in folklore, visits homes to collect lost baby teeth and leaves behind a small token … [Read more...]
Dental Benefit Categories and Coverages
Many dental plans offer three categories of coverage. Each category provides specific types of treatment and typically covers those treatments at a certain percentage. Each category also specifies limitations and exclusions. Reimbursement levels vary from plan to plan, so be … [Read more...]
Celebrate Statehood Day with Tooth-Friendly Fare
Each year on the third Friday in August, we celebrate Statehood Day, the day in 1959 when Hawaii became the 50th state of the union. What better way to celebrate Statehood Day than by chowing down on some seasonal snacks? Regardless of what you make, stick with fresh fruits … [Read more...]
Sink Your Teeth into Shark Week
Cue the “Jaws” music because Shark Week is well underway! Sharks are the ocean’s top predators, thanks in most part to their enormous and powerful chompers. It’s obvious that shark’s teeth are different from our teeth…but just how different? These unbelievable shark teeth facts … [Read more...]
