You’re standing in line, waiting your turn to walk through the metal detector at the airport when suddenly, you remember you have dental implants. Will they set it off? Will they pull you out of line and wave their wand to find the culprit that sounded the alarm? If you’re worried about your upcoming flight and whether your implants will cause all eyes to be on you, read on to learn how these security measures work and if your restorations will even be detectable.

The clock is ticking, and with each day, minute, and second that goes by, 12:00 a.m. on December 31, is growing closer. What does this mean? For individuals with private dental insurance, it means that any unused benefits will disappear, and the deductible and annual maximum will return to zero on January 1. With billions of dollars thrown away each year, don’t let your hard-earned money fall to the wayside. Find out what you can do to keep maximize your dental insurance benefits before you ring in the new year.

November is National Diabetes Month, which means, it’s time to consider your well-being and make sure you’re eating right, exercising, and taking the right steps to manage your blood sugar levels. One way to do this is to maintain good oral health. But what if you are showing signs of gum disease? If you’re concerned that your gums are being negatively impacted by your diabetes, find out how the two are connected and what you can do to achieve better oral and overall health.