Millions of Americans get their dental insurance benefits from a private employer. However, all too often, these very same people do not make the most of their dental benefits, despite the fact that a small portion of their paycheck is going towards it every month out of the year. If you haven’t been to the dentist yet this year, it’s important that you understand what’s at stake, especially before the new year is up. To learn how you can benefit from using your dental insurance and which treatments you should consider, keep reading!
Since October is National Dental Hygiene Month, there’s no better time to learn about how you can spruce up your morning and nightly routine. With new dental discoveries and advancements being made daily, it’s always a good idea to consider whether there are more efficient or new ways to keep your mouth sparkling. Read on to find out how the most common oral health problems develop and what you can do to stop them. 
Tooth decay is extremely common; in fact, a 2012 study by the National Center for Health Statistics found that 91% of adults ages 20 to 64 had at least one cavity. Unfortunately, this is more than just a minor annoyance; if left unchecked, a hole in your tooth can lead to even greater damage – and the result could ultimately be a gap in your smile. Here’s what you need to know about the five stages of tooth decay and why it’s important to seek treatment as soon as possible.
As a parent, your day-to-day schedule can be incredibly busy. Between meal prep, transportation, cleaning, and then hopefully a moment to yourself, it’s hard to find a time to fit in your child’s dental appointment. You don’t want to take them out of school but that seems like the only time in your schedule when you could make it happen. However, there are some surprising advantages to booking summer dental visits for your son or daughter. Keep reading to learn how to save yourself some time and hassle by taking your kids to the dentist this summer.
Each year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer. While middle-aged men are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease, more and more cases are appearing in individuals under the age of 40. From bad habits such as smoking and poor nutrition to health-related conditions like HPV and GERD, it is easy to see why your dentist stresses the importance of early detection. Read on to find out more about 
You’re standing in front of your bathroom mirror, looking down into the drawer that holds your toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss. You decide it’s time to add flossing into your nighttime routine, so you begin. Once you make your way toward your front teeth, you notice blood forming between your teeth and on your strip of floss. Why? It hasn’t been that long, has it? Whether it has been a few weeks or a few months, your bleeding gums may be one of many 
Did you know that trips to the ER for dental emergencies nearly doubled from 1.1 million in 2000 to 2.1 million in 2010? Some of these cases didn’t actually require a visit to the hospital, but when a dental emergency strikes, many people don’t know if they should seek medical care or dental care first. And, unfortunately, it’s impossible to predict when something like a toothache, jaw injury or broken filling will occur. So, when you or a loved one experience a dental emergency in McKinney, what should you do first – see a dentist, or go to the hospital? Keep reading below to find out!