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Woman putting on mouth guard to stop grinding teeth. — Teeth Grinding: A Worn Out Habit Anxiety and stress can manifest in the body physically, such as nail biting and sweaty hands, and in some cases, some truly painful and destructive nervous habits develop. One of these habits is bruxism, or the involuntarily clenching of the jaws and grinding of […]

Bruxism: When the Grind Doesn’t Stop

October 31, 2023 in Health tagged anxiety / dental health / depression / stress by Audrey Herod

Subconscious Scares We’ve all had those dreams where our curtain of awareness goes up on a particularly stressful scenario— we can’t run up the stairs fast enough to escape what’s lurking in the dark, we’re left without shelter facing an incoming tornado or tidal wave, we materialize in our high […]

What’s in a Grin? – A Petition for Oral Health

April 18, 2023 in Health tagged dental health / Disease Prevention / economics / preventative care / public health by Cristin Dickey

Your teeth are an indicator of many different diseases and can give medical providers a clue as to what’s going on inside your body! Here we've put together a list of oral health-related diseases that can happen all over your body! — You’ve likely been told to brush your pearly whites more than once, but did you know brushing your teeth can help with more than just your oral health? It can help with your overall health, too! Bacteria from the mouth has the ability to travel all the way to the […]

Oral Health-Related Diseases Around the Body

February 12, 2021 in Health tagged dental health / Disease Prevention / healthy body / heart health / oral health by Macee Hall

Wouldn't it be convenient to get your family's annual flu vaccinations from the dentist during a routine cleaning? — Wouldn’t it be convenient to get your family’s annual flu vaccinations from the dentist during a routine cleaning? With the United Kingdom already delivering the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and the United States well on the way to emergency FDA approval, healthcare professionals like dentists and optometrists are […]

Vaccinations from the Dentist?

December 10, 2020 in Health / life tagged covid-19 / dental health / family health / healthcare news / Vaccinations by Macee Hall

trends in dental insurance — In recent years, dental has been added to more and more health plans as an ancillary benefit. This is a dramatic shift in an industry previously dominated by stand-alone dental insurance providers. However, these trends in dental insurance could be dangerous for them. The Trends In Dental Insurance Before 2018, […]

The Trends In Dental Insurance

October 1, 2020 in Dental / Health tagged dental health / dental insurance / oral health by Joe Manichia

Gum Disease and Alzheimer — Does oral health have anything to do with the potential for coronary heart disease? According to some theories, the two are more closely related than we think. People who have poor oral health are at high risk for cardiovascular problems. Here are a few reasons why: Bacteria Harmful bacteria in […]

Oral Health and Coronary Heart Disease

February 6, 2020 in Health tagged dental health / disease awareness / heart disease / heart health / oral health by Emily Schellin

Gum Disease and Alzheimer — Study Finds Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s A new study published in Science Advances suggests a link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s. Scientists studied dead and living patients with diagnosed and suspected Alzheimer’s. A molecule called gingipain (produced by gum bacteria) was found in nerve cells in the brains […]

Study Finds Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s

January 7, 2020 in Health tagged Alzheimer’s Disease / dental health / healthy habits / Neurology / oral health by Jenny McCann

benefits — With many health insurance plans available on the market you might be wondering what sets them apart. Obviously, price, drug list, doctor network, and the ability to cover special needs. Truth is, clients usually miss out on a big advantage that each plan varies in, the benefits. Benefits in a […]

Benefits You Might Not Know That Your Health Provider Provide

April 1, 2019 in Health tagged dental health / eye health / healthcare providers by Jadon Sennet

dental — When was the last time you visited your dentist? How often do you brush your teeth? When did you floss last? If you had to think, you most likely have not done the best job of caring for your teeth. Not taking care of your teeth can lead to more than […]

Dental Hygiene: Why Keeping Good Oral Health Can Help Prevent ...

October 30, 2018 in Dental / Health tagged dental health / hygiene / oral health by Jadon Sennet

alkaline diet — The Alkaline Diet Balances Your pH Levels We have all heard about different diet fads that people use to lose weight or avoid health problems in their future. One of the newest diet forms in the US is the alkaline diet, specifically developed to help you lose weight and avoid future […]

The Alkaline Diet Balances Your pH Levels

August 6, 2018 in Health tagged auto-immune disease / dental health / diabetes / Food and Drug Administration by Jadon Sennet