Flossing is an important oral health habit that promotes a healthy mouth and body. Yet, in a recent survey only 16 percent of Americans of … [Read More...]
Recent Posts
Beat the Thanksgiving Guilt – Healthier Thanksgiving Side Options
Thanksgiving dinner—the one time each year we justify eating until our pants can’t button. Unfortunately, we aren’t filling up on an abundance of … [Read More...]
Move Aside, Turkey: 5 Sides that Steal the Show
Whether it’s ham, hens, or good ol’ fashioned turkey, meat shines as the holiday table showstopper. Not this year! Meat, step aside for sides. It’s … [Read More...]
Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth, Ranked
With costumes, cauldrons, and candy, it’s hard to not get excited when All Hallows’ Eve rolls around! Halloween kicks off the slew of holidays that … [Read More...]
Why our smile is our superpower
With comic books and movie adaptions making up a large part of modern entertainment, it’s easy to wonder about having superpowers. While many wish for … [Read More...]
Recipe: Quick Pumpkin Pudding
Pumpkin is a staple of the season and a super good source of vitamin A for gum health and enamel strength. To avoid the sugar and starch often … [Read More...]
Children’s Oral Health
What’s the Cost: Avoiding the Dentist
Does the cost of your bi-annual cleanings keep you from going to the dentist twice a year? The real cost of skipping the dentist may be more than you think. If you’re steering clear of visiting the dentist, you may be impacting more than your mouth. Dental cleanings have direct ties to your … [Read More...]
Why Healthy Eyes Matter to Our Overall Health
We are constantly using our eyes - to navigate, to read, and even to dream. But we don’t often stop to think about the health of our eyes. You may not think that vision plays into overall health, but healthy eyes actually keep us safe every day. Why Children Need Vision Exams for Healthy … [Read More...]
3 Spring Crafts for Kids
If you glance out your window, the weather may not be feeling like Spring quite yet. Though Mother Nature may not always agree, but the calendar doesn’t lie. Spring has arrived! If April showers are keeping you and the kiddos indoors, get in the crafting mood! These three Spring-inspired crafts for … [Read More...]
Winter Sports that Need Mouthguards: The Complete List
Helmets, gloves, and goggles are synonymous with winter sports — but what about mouthguards? Do you or your child need to wear a mouthguard for your Arctic athletic activity? Here are all of the winter sports that need mouthguards: Hockey Hockey has a stereotype of players missing teeth, and … [Read More...]