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Your eyes can speak pretty clearly. Pay attention and they’ll tell you about health problems you may not even know about. Click here for more:

Use the Protective Power of an Eye Exam

Your eyes can speak pretty clearly. Just listen. Pay attention and they’ll tell you about health problems you may not even know about. That’s the power of an annual eye exam. When you’re tuned in … Read More

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Check out this list of prevalent eye conditions, vision symptoms, and the best lenses to correct the problem for happy eye health.

Unblurring the Lines to Corrected Vision

Roughly 75% of Americans experience vision symptoms that require eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other care, according to the Vision Council of America.1 That means most of us are finding it harder to read restaurant menus … Read More

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By viewing the blood vessels in the retinas of your eyes, your eye doctor is able to look for early signs of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

High Blood Pressure: The Silent Disease an Eye Exam can Detect

If getting an annual eye exam isn’t a part of your routine, remember: Your heart is too important to overlook your eyes. Every time we go to our primary care doctor, we’re asked to roll … Read More

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A Healthy Mouth with Diabetes

Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, managing your blood sugar level is key. With high blood sugar levels comes higher risk of dental problems, such as: Tooth decay (cavities). When starches and sugars … Read More

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Learn about how women suffering from chronic gum disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than those with healthy gums, plus how to reduce your risk.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Your Gums Play a Part

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women, coming in only behind skin cancer. A huge percentage of women – 12% – in the US will develop breast … Read More

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For nutrition that promotes healthy aging, check out our easy-to-understand recommendations!

Balanced Meals for Healthy Aging

A balanced meal includes the nutrients and vitamins that we need to power through our day. That fuel comes from a combination of different foods from leafy greens to seafood dinners. The right balanced combination … Read More

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Now that Wisconsin vision providers are re-opening, here’s what you can expect at your next appointment.

What to Expect the Next Time You Visit the Eye Doctor

Now that some vision providers are re-opening or extending operating hours, you should expect to see a few changes when you head in for your next eye exam. These changes may include: Required social distancing … Read More

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Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s Coverage of Teledentistry

Delta Dental of Wisconsin provides coverage for certain exams done via telecommunication. Teledentistry is when providers use tools like FaceTime or video chat to evaluate a patient’s urgent dental problem remotely, rather than requiring a … Read More

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Do these 3 things after wisdom teeth removal

Wisdom teeth – a third set of molars in the back of your mouth – usually appear between ages 17 and 25. Some people have them taken out, while others never have the need. In … Read More

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It might be easier to get through cold and flu season while protecting your smile when you try these tips to ease symptoms and avoid mouth complications.

Four Ways to Keep Your Mouth Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

If you’re like the average adult, you’ll get two or three colds a year, and they’ll last between seven and 10 days. And when flu season hits, about 8% of people in the U.S. get the flu. It … Read More

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