Dentists in New York see more children with Medicaid than any private insurance. The percentage of children on Medicaid who had at least one annual dental visit increased in New York from 32 percent in 2005 to 43 percent in 2013. Other states see similar numbers. Medicaid covers most pediatric dental procedures and it is… Read More »
Michigan has some amazing national parks and more and more people are making it a point to visit them. This year the parks broke their record in attendance. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore set a visitation record with 1,535,633 and River Raisin National Battlefield Park also set a visitor record of 109,118. These parks are hoping… Read More »
Not everyone is a fan of the dentist and many people are actually scared to have dental work done. Talk therapy could be helpful to these people. It gets down to the real reason of the fear and allows the person to think about why they are scared and whether or not that fear is… Read More »
If you enjoyed the unusually warm winter weather that Grand Rapids has been experiencing, get ready to get bundled up. Below freezing temperatures are expected to hit the area early this week. There may also be a chance of rain, ice and snow. Early mornings may be the coldest and road conditions could be dangerous. Drivers should watch for black… Read More »
Have you ever seen an ice ball? Lake Michigan has plenty of them and it’s all thanks to the cold weather that Michigan has been experiencing. Although most of December was unusually warm, cold weather has finally found its way to Michigan. The ice balls are washing up on the shores of the lake and… Read More »
Mobile dental units are becoming more and more popular and some have suggested that they may be the future of dentistry. Mobile dental units make it easy for people to make it to the dentist and get the care they need. In many instances, it can be the only way a person can get dental… Read More »
Who doesn’t want a white smile? There are many products and treatments that promise to make your teeth white, but how many of them really work? Some are just a waste of money and others can actually harm your teeth and gums. Your dentist can help you get your teeth whiter and tell you which… Read More »
The University of Michigan is preparing for the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. The Citrus Bowl will start at 1pm on New Year’s Day. “Oh, it’s huge. I mean, that’s all we’re focused on right now is getting that tenth win,” said quarterback Jack Rudock. “Understanding how difficult that is to do in college football… Read More »
Social media and video sites are full of hilarious videos but some of the funniest and most popular are those of people with numbed face videos. These videos recorded at the dentist office or right after a dental procedure have swept the web. Have you posted a video of your own numb mouth or one… Read More »
Lenny Kravitz owns a free dental clinic in the Bahamas, but is has been shut down due to the fact that is doesn’t have the proper permits. The clinic is working on obtaining those permits and having them filed so it can open again in 2016. The clinic provides free dental services to those who… Read More »
