Dental & Vision
Mouth ulcers, bad breath and the small things
Minor oral problems are common, are cheap to manage, and a few of them are signals that should not be ignored.
Dental & Vision
The two areas insurance covers worst and neglect costs most.
Dental & Vision
Dental emergencies and what to do
Some dental problems can wait and some cannot, and one of them is a genuine medical emergency.
Dental & Vision
Dry eye, contact lenses and daily eye care
Contact lens complications are uncommon and serious, and dry eye is common and manageable with cheap measures.
Dental & Vision
Cataract, glaucoma and the ageing eye
Two very common conditions with very different urgency, and one of the most successful operations in medicine.
Dental & Vision
Orthodontics and whether it is worth it
Some treatment is functional and some is cosmetic, and the direct-to-consumer market has created genuine safety concerns.
Dental & Vision
Hearing loss, and why people wait a decade
It is gradual, socially costly and associated with dementia risk, and hearing aids have improved beyond recognition.
Dental & Vision
Children’s teeth and eyes
Both are free or subsidised for children in most countries, both are under-attended, and both have windows where treatment works and later does not.
Dental & Vision
Root canals, crowns and knowing what you are being sold
Dental treatment plans frequently contain choices, and knowing which parts are necessary changes the bill considerably.
Dental & Vision
Screen use, eye strain and what actually helps
The symptoms are real and the damage is not, and the effective remedies cost nothing.
Dental & Vision
Dental insurance, plans and paying out of pocket
Dental cover works differently from medical insurance, and the annual limits are the detail that matters most.
Dental & Vision
Eye tests, glasses and where the money goes
The test detects far more than a prescription, and the price of the glasses has very little to do with the lenses.
Dental & Vision
What a dental check-up prevents
Dental disease is almost entirely preventable and among the most expensive things to leave alone.