Want a sugar rush? Plan on ponying up the cash. Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages are on the rise, which could bring sugar highs to an all-time low. Nationally, Congress considered the “SWEET” Act in 2014, which could have added a 1 cent tax per every 4.2 grams of added sugar in beverages. Although the U.S. hasn’t […]
Archive | March, 2017
The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Dental Work
Access to basic preventive dental care is available to many Americans, but more complicated procedures can come with a price tag. To compensate for convenience and cost, some Americans are opting for “Do-It-Yourself dentistry.” Whether through instructional videos or mail-order kits, adults of all ages are trying teeth DIYs. The truth is that most dental DIYs […]
Dental Jokes and Comics to Crack You Up
Get ready to laugh, because we have the funniest dental jokes known to man. We love our teeth, but sometimes we have to poke a little fun at them. That’s why we hope this collection of dental jokes doesn’t hurt their fillings. 😉 If the crown fits… Oh deer… Maybe this is why we don’t […]
3 Ways Small Business Owners Can Save on Dental Insurance Costs While Keeping Employees Smiling
When it comes to employee satisfaction, benefits matter. Small businesses have to remain competitive to recruit and retain talented employees. A strong benefits package improves a company’s competitive position, and dental coverage plays a significant role in rounding out that package. In fact, two-thirds of workers consider dental benefits to be very or extremely important, […]
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5 Dental Health Questions To Ask If Considering Assisted Living
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Greg Grobmyer DDS: The brushing technique you describe sounds very mu...
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Sandra Rowley: Hi Shakara, Improper brushing is one of the maj...
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Linda H. Gardner: What a great article! I agree that it would be wis...
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Millie Hue: Thanks for pointing out that it is a must to compa...
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Erika Brady: I like that you mention how electric brushes have ...