Think the E.R. Is Expensive? You Should See the Price of Getting to It.
When most people think of the price of emergency medical care, they think of the costs incurred once they’re at the hospital: the doctors and nurses, the X-Rays, I.V. fluids and exams. What usually gets overlooked - until the bill arrives – is the price of the ambulance or emergency helicopter. It may be the most surprising part of an emergency care bill for patients to...Read More
Are Your Teeth Going “Grrr!” When You’re Going “Zzz”?
For many of us, the news comes during a routine dental check-up. “I see you grind your teeth,” your dentist might say. The assessment might confuse you. You know for a fact you don’t grind your teeth all day. But what about at night? Many people suffer from sleep bruxism – the condition of grinding one’s teeth while they sleep – and don’t even know it....Read More
Small Movements in the Mouth Can Add Up: How to Protect Yourself From Shifting Teeth
Though you can’t see it happening, your teeth are always on the move. Teeth continue to shift throughout our lives. This is because of several factors including the changing shape of the jaw over time, pressures from eating and talking, and potential dental health issues like gum disease. Even if you’ve had braces or still wear a retainer, it’s important to work with your...Read More
A Fact That Hits Close To Home: Most Emergency Medical Transport Happens At Home
Late in 2020, Robert Gordon was considering the changes he would make to his insurance policies for the new year. Although he had always enjoyed good health and his latest physical came back with results that pleased his doctor, there was one benefit he was determined to add. “There were two things I always thought regarding emergency medical transport,” he says, “One was...Read More