Can you guess one thing that gum disease and diabetes have in common? They’re both considered “silent diseases” because don’t cause pain until they’re advanced. You may also be surprised to learn that gum disease in Ellicott City is actually linked to diabetes, along with many other health problems. Since February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, it’s a great time to learn more about this common condition and how you can prevent it. Not only will you improve the health of your smile, you’ll also lower your risk of many serious diseases at the same time. Learn more below!
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Now is the time to make sure the numbers add up on your dental insurance benefits. What does that mean? Well, if you’ve maintained a regular schedule of dental appointments, then there shouldn’t be many numbers to add up! Unfortunately, this is not always the case. The American Dental Association estimates that on average, Americans with dental insurance receive only $323 of dental treatment each year. But a typical plan has an annual maximum of $1,250, which means that $927 is not being used. And because most benefits don’t roll over to the following year, that’s a lot of money getting left behind. How can you help avoid such waste? 
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Teeth are made to last a lifetime, but that doesn’t mean that you can treat them the same your whole life! They need to be cared for appropriately and the type of care varies a little by each stage of life that you’re currently experiencing.