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In addition to new school supplies, backpacks and trendy clothes, studentsare best prepared for the school year when they undergo a comprehensive visionexam and dental checkup.
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"Proper eye care is essential to your child's academic success," saidPeggy Fleming, Olympic figure skating champion and HealthSaver spokesperson,"because problems with vision often spell problems in the classroom."
Tooth decay affects five times more children than asthma. "To ensure yourchild's oral health, be proactive," said Brad Eggleston, vice president ofHealthSaver. Regular dental care and proper oral hygiene can prevent 90percent of all cavities, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The beginning of the school year offers a reminder to check up on yourchild's dental and visual health. This will not only help your children seeclearly and smile confidently, but will also help keep their schoolwork andhealth at its best.
A child's permanent teeth start to appear at roughly six years old. Teachgood dental habits and schedule regular checkups to ensure teeth stay asbright as their smiles. If your child has visual problems, it's best to catchthem early. Proper visual care may not only mean better eye sight, but alsobetter academic performance.
Peggy Fleming, a spokesperson for HealthSaver, is one of America's mostsuccessful athletes. As the 1968 Olympic figure skating champion, shelaunched a career that has helped promote healthy living, breast cancerawareness and osteoporosis prevention. Peggy has been happily married for 36years to Dr. Greg Jenkins, with whom she has two sons. They are also theproud grandparents of three grandsons.
About HealthSaver
HealthSaver offers discounts of 20 percent on vision care, as well asdiscounts of 10 to 50 percent on prescriptions at participating pharmacies, 20percent off complementary and alternative health care treatments and fitnessclub benefits. HealthSaver also offers discounts of 10 to 35 percent ondental care services at some 42,000 participating provider locationsnationwide, including routine cleanings, X-rays, fillings, orthodontics, andeven popular cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening. Memberscan also save from 5 to 50 percent off vitamins and supplements by mail.Discounts are based upon reasonable and customary costs or manufacturerssuggested retail price (MSRP) and are only available from participatingproviders. HealthSaver is not an insurance product or service. Moreinformation about HealthSaver is available online at www.healthsaver.com ortoll free by calling 1-800-7HEALTH (1-800-743-2584). HealthSaver is offeredby Affinion Group, a leader in the membership, insurance and loyalty marketingbusinesses, providing products and services that touch the lives of millionsof Americans.
About Affinion Group
Affinion Group, www.affiniongroup.com, is a leading affinity directmarketer of value-added membership, insurance and package enhancement programsand services to consumers. With more than 30 years of experience, AffinionGroup currently offers its programs and services worldwide through more than5,200 affinity partners. Its diversified base of affinity partners includesleading companies in a wide variety of industries, including financialservices, retail, travel, telecommunications, utiliti
