Did you know that summer can be hard on your smile?  Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Dental Blue, however, help you practice crucial preventive care throughout the year.  Studies indicate that extreme heat can actually harm your teeth and gums and the high temperatures, dehydration and activity surrounding the summer months make it more important than ever to maintain oral hygiene.  Unfortunately, some of the best parts about summer such as swimming, citrus fruits and drinks like oranges and lemonade, and outdoor sports are some of the worst things for your teeth.

Humidity can lead quickly to dehydration, which in turn can lead to deterioration in the oral tissue.  It’s important to stay hydrated for multiple reasons, but keep in mind your mouth needs moisture too.  To prevent dry mouth, brush and rinse regularly, drink plenty of water, and chew sugar free gum.  Gum chewing helps increase the production of saliva in your mouth which will aid in preventing the negative effects of dry mouth. (more…)

If you are age 65 or older, consider investing in your dental health by enrolling in a Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina dental plan.  Your preventive care will be covered at 100% and there are no waiting periods for preventive services.  In addition, a BCBSNC Senior dental plan will provide coverage for other important basic and major dental services.

The importance of health care as we age is relatively apparent, but have you ever considered why dental health matters more than ever?  For many reasons, as we get older we are at an ever increasing risk of developing oral health problems.  In fact according to SeniorLiving.Org Expert on Senior Care & Assisted Living, Chris Hawkins the following issues are some of the most serious: (more…)

Now that you’ve gotten your health insurance in place for 2016, you may be considering whether or not a dental insurance plan is right for you.  Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina offers dental coverage for individuals under 65 as well as Senior plans and if you think oral health isn’t important, you may want to think again.  Seeing your dentist on a regular basis does more for your health than give you a pretty smile.  Regular dental check-ups can tell your dentist a lot about your overall health and whether or not you may be developing certain health conditions. (more…)