It’s estimated that close to 25% of adults in the US don’t have dental insurance, and even many adults who do have insurance only have poor coverage that still doesn’t allow for affordable treatment. As a result, many people avoid going to the ...
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Should You Let the Tooth Fairy Pay a Visit?
For many of us, the tooth fairy was a big part of our childhood. Every time we felt a tooth wiggle, we would anxiously await the day it fell out so we could stuff it under our pillow in exchange for money and treats. The concept of receiving a reward...
Overcoming Your Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is something many people experience, but not a lot of people want to talk about. You might think it mostly affects children or those who have a history of serious dental issues, but a worldwide study found that 61% of the respondents s...
Simply Smiles’ Guide to Common Dental Tools and Their Uses
We’ve established that many people struggle with dental anxiety, but we find that a great way to dispel fear around something is to educate ourselves and learn more about things we tend to avoid. A study found that fear of dental instruments is one...
Is Mouthwash Really Necessary?
Oral care product commercials often show a smiling individual following a series of steps in their oral care routine: brushing, flossing, and then finishing with a swish of brightly-colored mouthwash. From childhood, we are conditioned by marketing t...
Giving Thanks for Our Teeth
This week, we’ll all be sitting around the dinner table, admiring a golden, roasted turkey, and sharing with our friends and family what we are thankful for this year. At Simply Smiles, we will be giving thanks for our dental health and for all the...
Dental Implants and the Recovery
We’ve all heard of the flashy cosmetic dental procedures like teeth whitening and veneers, or even the more functional procedures like dentures or bridges to give us the perfect smile. But there’s one procedure that isn’t talked about as much t...
About Simply Smiles Miami
When we think of going to the dentist, oftentimes, there may be some level of anxiety or fear surrounding the visit. For some, it’s the fear of possible pain or the sound of a drill, or even the discomfort of having to keep your mouth open for an e...
Back to School: Teaching Dental Hygiene in the Classroom
It’s August and kids are headed back to school for the fall. They are anticipating solving math problems, writing essays, presenting science projects, and maybe even taking a health class. One subject they probably won’t encounter in school is de...
Facts You Need to Know about Dental Insurance
Did you know that nearly two in five Americans claim to have limited or delayed their dental care due to their financial situation? This same study found that more than half of the survey respondents consider routine dental visits a “nice to haveâ€...
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