The average person produces 1.5 liters of saliva every day. While this seems like a large amount, saliva plays a critical role in keeping your teeth, gums and mouth healthy. Not only does it help you chew, swallow and digest your food, it also helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. This is because saliva [...]
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The role of saliva in good oral health
Posted in Dental Plans, tagged dental care, dental plans, dental services, oral health, oral healthcare, saliva, tooth decay, tooth fillings on April 23, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Protect your kids’ teeth this Halloween
Posted in Dental Plans, tagged american health advantage, children dental plans, dental care, discount dental care, halloween candy, kid dental health, tooth decay on February 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Your kids have just gotten home from a long night of trick-or-treating, and they dump pillowcases full of candy onto your living room floor. Before they dive in, you wonder: What can I do to protect their dental health when they are surrounded by so many treats? The first step, many experts say, is helping [...]
Brushing as a Senior at an Older Age
Posted in Dental Plans, tagged elderly teeth brushing, senior advice, senior tooth brushing tips, seniors, tooth brushing, tooth decay on January 9, 2012 | 1 Comment »
As we get older, it often becomes difficult to maintain the same quality of brushing we had as young adults. For instance, some people struggle with arthritis and cannot properly hold floss or a toothbrush for any length of time without experiencing pain. To help solve this problem and encourage oral health in senior citizens, [...]
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