If you put losing weight at the top of your 2018 New Year’s resolutions list, we’ve got some good news for you that may add impetus for maintaining that resolution going forward: Not only does weight loss generally benefit overall health, but the food choices made during dieting often serve to benefit your teeth and overall oral health. That’s because many of the food items that can affect your waist line can also be detrimental to your teeth.
Many dental professionals offer “same day” dental bridge work, in which teeth removal, dental implant placement and the fitting of a temporary bridge all happens in the same day. But is this speed worth it, or could this be a case of “haste makes waste?”
What you don’t know about dental insurance isn’t going to kill you, but it may take an unexpected bite out of your bank account. Thus, if you’re part of the estimated one-third of Americans without dental insurance coverage, you should learn everything about the topic before opting into a dental insurance plan. Likewise, if you are already on a dental plan, it may be worthwhile to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the plan and your usage of it. Even if your dental plan is an employment perk, fully paid for by your employer, you should familiarize yourself with the plan and what it provides, as coverage may be limited.