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The Science Behind Essential Oils and Oral Health

May 23, 2017 By Caroline Jacobson

The Science Behind Essential Oils and Oral Health

Essential oils are everywhere. These popular potions are popping up on Pinterest in the form of DIY toothpaste and even as a drug-free fix for dental anxiety. But are essential oils all they’re cracked up to be? We explore a few uses: Oil pulling supposedly cleans the mouth by … [Read more...]

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Understanding Out-of-Pocket Costs

April 11, 2017 By Sara Fossum

Understanding Out of Pocket Costs

Dental benefits are designed to help save you money, but you may have to pay additional expenses outside your monthly premium depending on your coverage. These out-of-pocket costs encompass any payment that your insurance provider doesn’t cover. Here are 5 things that factor … [Read more...]

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Hidden Vegetables Your Kids Will Devour

April 4, 2017 By Caroline Jacobson

Hidden Vegetables Your Kids Will Devour

Unlike your family’s Saturday, getting small smiles to swallow veggies is anything but your family’s weekly walk in the park. Fruit can be friendly (thanks, natural sugars), but broccoli and green beans tempt tantrums. But what if getting them to eat their greens came … [Read more...]

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Trending: Teeth Technology at Your Dentist’s Office

March 28, 2017 By Heather Horsey

Trending: Teeth Technology at Your Dentist’s Office

Over the past decade, dentistry technology has taken a big leap toward innovation. Find out what to look forward to for future dental appointments: Oral Cancer Screening OralID is a gizmo that uses fluorescent technology to detect oral cancer and other abnormal lesions at an … [Read more...]

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Why We’re Sweet on Sugar Taxes

March 21, 2017 By Caroline Jacobson

Why We’re Sweet on Sugar Taxes

Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages are on the rise, which could bring sugar highs to an all-time low. Introduced as the “SWEET” Act in 2014, the bill would add a 1% tax per every 4.2 grams of added sugar in beverages. The U.S. hasn’t implemented a nationwide sugar tax yet, but … [Read more...]

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