Candy and tooth decay – It’s raining candy; what’s a parent to do?

Candy and tooth decay – It’s raining candy; what’s a parent to do?

With Halloween upon us I would be remiss without making a few hopefully helpful suggestions on how best to weather the “ candy storm”! With almost $ 7 billion in sales, Halloween has somehow become the second most popular holiday in America, only outdone by the Christmas season. The Huffington Post reports about $2 billion…

Tooth Whitening Foods – Can Some Foods Really Whiten Your Teeth?

Tooth Whitening Foods – Can Some Foods Really Whiten Your Teeth?

There may actually be some truth to this according to recent studies. There were five foods reported that may help keep your teeth healthy and white when incorporated into your diet: Steak. It may be a stretch, but according to the American Dental Association, the phosphorus in steak protects tooth enamel and bone. It’s known…

Dental Insurance vs. Direct Reimbursement. Why you need to understand the difference.

Even before the specter of the Affordable Care Act we’ve often been asked questions about dental insurance and why we don’t participate or why a plan doesn’t pay for this or that. It’s really not that complicated. Dental insurance is a rigged game and I refuse to play. No insurance company has ever lost a…