by Nick Krueger | Jan 19, 2026 | Dental
If your child plays in the school band or orchestra, music is probably more than just an extracurricular—it’s a source of confidence, discipline, and joy. Then braces enter the picture. Suddenly, practice hurts. Notes sound different. Motivation dips. And parents are...
by Guest Contributor | Dec 31, 2025 | Dental Treatment, Dental
Updated for 2026 to reflect current dental implant costs, treatment options, and affordability strategies. Dental implants are one of the most reliable and natural-looking ways to replace missing teeth. If you’ve been living with a gap, a loose denture, or a bridge...
by Brad Meinen | Feb 24, 2023 | Dental, Dental Insurance, Dental Treatment
Veneers are thin, custom-made, tooth-colored shells applied to the surface of teeth to improve their appearance or to repair small cracks. Lumineers are a specific brand of veneers that are approximately the thickness of a contact lens. Some people use these cosmetic...
by Natasha Gayle | Feb 8, 2023 | Dental, Dental Plans, Dental Treatment
Sometimes dental procedures have scary-sounding names, though they may be routine and painless. The intimidating phrase “prophylaxis” simply means a standard teeth cleaning. A dental cleaning can help prevent gum disease and tooth decay from settling into your mouth,...
by Natasha Gayle | Feb 8, 2023 | Dental, Dental Budgeting, Dental Insurance, Insurance
Do Medicaid or Medicare Cover Dental? Even though Medicare and Medicaid have been around for several decades, many Americans do not have a clear understanding of what these programs are, the amount of dental coverage they provide, and who is eligible. Because...
by Brad Meinen | Feb 8, 2023 | Dental, Dental at Home
Does toothpaste kill germs? Germs are everywhere – lingering in your bathroom, on your kitchen counter, and more dangerously, in your mouth. Do you know that your mouth can be a hiding place for 800-1000 varieties of germs and bacteria? Your mouth’s damp, warm...
