As a member of Generation X, you probably said goodbye to braces long ago, and you’re sure that dentures are a lifetime away. Little wonder then that just 29 percent of people born between the mid-60s and 1980 have voluntary insurance*. Of those, only 61 percent have dental coverage*. It’s easy to spend money...
Finding the perfect dentist can be as exhausting as finding a parking spot at the mall during the holidays. With thousands of practicing dentists all over the country — each having their own specialization, bedside manner, office hours, and location — can you really narrow down the search to find the right one? Actually,...
Studies show that Americans spend approximately $1.2 trillion every year on goods and services they don’t need. This makes sense, as U.S. shopping malls outnumber schools two to one. When we overspend on unessential items, there never seems to be enough left for the important things like retirement savings or dental insurance. Most financial...
Apps are the latest trend in technological living, but they are for more than just fun and games. Apps can help you set up your life for greater efficiency, healthy living, and financial advantage. Below, you’ll find five of the best apps for getting your life in order and improving yourself. Fitbit Okay, Fitbit...
Dental insurance is important to your overall health. Not only does it allow you to take advantage of preventatives like regular teeth cleanings, but it also ensures that if other problems pop up — say, a cavity — that you’re covered for that, too. Baby boomers, especially, need to make sure they see a...
You are your business, its DNA. Everything runs smoothly because it runs through you, and you always have to be on top of your game. As a responsible owner you insure your business for all sorts of business risks, but are you adequately covered for risks due to ill health?
As a Millennial, you might use your youth as a reason to avoid certain realities, such as the need for dental insurance. Even if you have a dazzling smile and you maintain it with good oral hygiene habits, dental insurance could still benefit you. Take a look at some of the reasons Millennials need...
It’s no surprise that soda and candy are bad for your teeth, thanks to all that sugar and acid on your enamel, but there are otherwise healthy foods that can damage them as well. However, that is not a reason to avoid those foods, as most of the ones included below are still...
No one likes going to the dentist—even those with great dental plans. You may even be to the point where you avoid the dentist, expecting dental care to cost more time and money than you can afford. If so, you are probably particularly leery of major restorative work, such as a new tooth or...
As you know, it’s important to keep up with the health of your teeth. However, what you may not know is that the things you eat and drink can drastically affect your teeth, how they look, and when you need to see the dentist. Sure, most people know that soda isn’t great for teeth,...