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The pain and uncertainty associated with a sudden oral health problem can send your stress levels through the roof. Your anxiety might be furthered heightened if you are worried about the cost of care. Will your dental insurance cover an emergency visit? How much might you have to pay out of pocket? What if you cannot afford treatment? This blog post provides valuable information.

It is well-known that exercise has tremendous benefits. It is great for cardiovascular health, can support mental performance, provides wonderful opportunities for socialization, and more. It can also help you sleep better. How can exercise reduce sleep apnea symptoms? Read on below to find out.

Dental crowns are a remarkably versatile treatment. Not only will they be able to repair your tooth after a cavity or root canal, but they can even help cover up certain aesthetic issues.

Have you ever wondered how these dental crowns are made? If you’re getting one soon, it could be helpful to know what will go into crafting your it. In particular, matching the color of your crown to the rest of your teeth requires a lot of care and meticulous planning on the part of your dentist.

For the curious, here’s how your dentist goes about color-matching your dental crown.

If you’ve got an upcoming wedding, graduation, or any other type of special event on the horizon, you might be thinking about how to look your absolute best for it. One thing on your mind might be your smile; after all, it’s often the first feature that people notice about you! And one way to ensure that your pearly whites catch the attention of everyone is by seeking teeth whitening treatment before your event. But when is the best time to whiten prior to a special gathering? Keep reading to learn more!

After decades of working hard every day, you’ve decided to retire. As soon as you leave your job, dental insurance benefits funded by your employer stop. But Medicare should have you covered, right? Think again! Without insurance to catch them, many retired seniors feel like they have very few options; however, some offices offer dental membership plans to those who don’t have dental insurance benefits.

If you find yourself in this predicament, you may be wondering whether visiting the dentist is even worth it, what you can and cannot get from Medicare, and what is involved with membership plans. Keep reading to get answers to your questions!

Although many practices have implemented a membership or savings plan to help those who don’t have access to dental insurance, this traditional option is still popular and affordable for many individuals and families. But how do you know that you’re taking full advantage of your plan? Are there tricks to maximizing your dental insurance benefits? The short answer is yes! Here are just three simple, yet powerful, ways that you can get the most value out of your policy!

The big interview is coming up. You’ve polished your resume, practiced some interview questions, and chosen which suit you’ll wear all because you really want to land this particular job. Although you should certainly have all these things prepared going into the interview, there’s one thing you shouldn’t forget about beforehand—your smile.

The color of your teeth may seem trivial, but did you know your pearly whites can help you as you talk with your potential future employer? Keep reading to learn how professional teeth whitening for a job interview can push you in the right direction toward your career goals.

Are you ready for a shocking statistic? According to the American Dental Association, roughly one billion plastic toothbrushes are thrown away annually in just the U.S. That roughly translates to 50 million pounds of waste. So, while Earth Day may be April 22^nd, our team at Mind Your Mouth celebrates this important holiday year-round. In fact, being mindful of our ecological footprint is something that unites our team! To learn more about our efforts to take care of our world and how you can participate, read on.

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, there are roughly 53,000 new cases of oral cancer each year. If left untreated, it can progress rapidly, wreaking havoc on your overall well-being in the process. Don’t worry though – with the knowledge of the risk factors, symptoms, and the key to early detection, you can lower your chances of being diagnosed. To learn more, keep reading!

You’re looking for ways to save money, and one idea you’ve come up with is cutting back on dental visits. Since you brush and floss every day, your smile should be safe enough that you don’t really need to spend extra on dental checkups, right? However, what you may not realize is that by not visiting your dentist every six months, you could actually be setting yourself up for higher dental costs in the future. Here are 3 ways that visiting the dentist ultimately saves you money.