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Nov. 19, 2021
Healthier Holiday Apple Crisp Recipe Your Family Will Love
Healthy Living
If you’re searching for a tooth-friendly fall dessert, look no further than this apple crisp recipe! With the sweetness coming mainly from brown sugar and dried cranberries, both your teeth and tastebuds will thank you. Follow along below and get ready to enjoy a yummy seasonal dessert.
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Nov. 15, 2021
How your oral health affects Alzheimer's
Healthy Living
While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are things we can do to lower our risk, and one of these is something we should be doing anyway: managing our oral health.
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Nov. 4, 2021
Dr. Kent Downing hopes to grow access to dental care in Marshalltown
Giving Back
Dr. Kent Downing is one of three Iowa dentists who received 2021 educational loan repayment awards from the Fulfilling Iowa’s Need for Dentists (FIND) project, a collaborative public-private partnership. This program engages dentists to establish dental practices in designated Iowa priority counties, and to devote at least 35 percent of their practice to individuals who disproportionately face barriers to access care.
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Nov. 4, 2021
Sports goggles and mouthguards offer important protection for your active child
Healthy Living
When you are out shopping for your child's sport, consider including sports goggles and mouthguards to your shopping list of protective equipment. While not required for some sports, sports goggles and mouthguards offer essential protection that could save your child from painful injuries and ongoing treatment.
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Oct. 12, 2021
How Long Can I Stay on My Parents' Dental Insurance?
Insurance
Now that you are a young adult and out on your own, don’t forget about your teeth. Dental insurance can help protect your mouth and your wallet.
If you are not already receiving dental care benefits through an employer, then you may wonder if you can stay on your parent’s dental insurance plan and for how long. If you enjoyed the benefits of dental insurance as a child, you’ll want to avoid a lapse in insurance so that you can continue receiving regular dental care, keep your teeth healthy, an
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Oct. 11, 2021
Lower Risk of Oral Cancer Linked to Flossing, Dentist Visits
Dental Health
Researchers have discovered that people who don’t floss daily are more likely to develop oral cancer. Learn more to protect your health:
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Oct. 11, 2021
Beat the Thanksgiving Guilt – Healthier Thanksgiving Side Options
Healthy Living
Find Thanksgiving side replacements with foods that are good for your teeth!
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Oct. 8, 2021
Southwestern Sweet Potatoes
Healthy Living
This simple recipe turns sweet potatoes into a quick, tasty meal. They’re spiced just right to give them a savory kick.
Sweet potatoes are full of flavor and nutrients, including many that are great for your smile. The high amounts of vitamins A and C found in sweet potatoes are particularly helpful in maintaining good gum health.
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Oct. 8, 2021
GET THE FACTS: Dental Insurance Can Save You More Than You Think
Dental Health
When you choose Delta Dental of Iowa for your dental insurance, you can cut your dental expenses in half when compared to the cost of not having coverage. Studies show that when people have dental insurance, they are more likely to schedule and attend their regular dental appointments. And when you keep those dental appointments, you can catch small issue before they become larger, more costly problems.
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Oct. 8, 2021
Regular Eye Appointments Help With Early Detection of The Big Four
Vision Health
It's estimated that approximately 75% of people need corrective lenses. Especially as we age, early detection of age-related eye diseases – and other chronic diseases – can quite literally make a night and day difference.
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Oct. 8, 2021
Five Ways to Protect Employees’ Financial Wellness
Healthy Living
As companies are competing for employees in a low-unemployment economy, protecting an employee’s financial wellness is a retention strategy to show interest and investment in their future.
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Sep. 23, 2021
Pumpkin Spice Fever? We Have the Cure!
Healthy Living
Don’t ignore your pumpkinspice fever for the sake of your smile! Instead, try the following homemade recipe for a healthier alternative to your autumn addiction.
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Sep. 23, 2021
Dental Insurance Deductibles – Explained
Insurance
A dental insurance deductible is the dollar amount you must pay for covered dental services before your dental plan starts to pay.
Your deductible amount resets once every 12 months. Many dental plan providers follow the calendar year (e.g.; January through December). Check with your dental plan provider to confirm the exact dates.
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Sep. 10, 2021
Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth, Ranked
Kid's Health
Sugary treats may be difficult to avoid this time of year, but there are some choices that are better than others. Here’s a list of the top three WORST Halloween candies for your teeth.
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Sep. 7, 2021
The Negative Effects of Soda can be Hard to Swallow
Dental Health
The debate continues. Should you call that fizzy carbonated drink pop or soda? Whichever side you’re on, there’s one thing that’s not up for debate: Soda is not good for your health. It contains no essential nutrients — no vitamins, minerals or fiber — and regular soda is full of calories. Drinking sugary soft drinks has been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, fatty liver disease and an increased risk of heart disease and cancer.
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Sep. 7, 2021
3 Reasons to Enroll for Dental Coverage and Experience Peace of Mind
Dental Health
When it comes to dental insurance, new research from Delta Dental Plans Association shows that having dental insurance provides peace of mind and relief from worry, as well as, the motivation to lead a healthy lifestyle. As you prepare for your Medicare open enrollment, consider the many benefits of adding dental insurance to your coverage so you too can experience this progress toward better oral and overall health.
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