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Low-Carb, Low-Sugar Coconut Pudding

September 10, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Given that September is Fruit and Veggies – More Matters Month, what better way to celebrate than with this no-sugar added coconut pudding recipe? The health benefits of coconut are extensive and it’s naturally sweet!

Who doesn’t like sweets that are low in sugar, provide health benefits, and taste great?! We know your dentist and your doctor will be a fan of this recipe. We’re all about treats that are good for both body and teeth. Given that September is Fruit and Veggies – More Matters … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

“Tooth Fairy Day 2020 Sweepstakes” Official Rules

August 7, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

ELIGIBILITY: No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase the chances of winning. Must be 18 years of age or older and must be a resident of NEW MEXICO. Open to individual, legal residents of NEW MEXICO who are 18 years of age or older. Employees of Delta Dental of NEW … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health Tagged With: contest, giveaway, sweepstakes, tooth fairy

Don’t Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project

August 3, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

This project uses an ice tray, Play-Doh, and pipe cleaners to illustrate the importance of flossing! Teaching kids to floss just got a whole lot easier.

Teaching kids to floss may be laughable right now, but this project can help change that and get them understand the importance of oral health! Use Play-Doh, a pipe cleaner, and the underside of an ice tray to demonstrate how food and bacteria get stuck in between the teeth. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Just For Fun, Oral Health

Advil and Tylenol Or Opioid Based Medication for Pain Relief After Oral Surgery?

July 31, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Recent studies show that acetaminophen and ibuprofen are more effective after oral surgery than opiate based-pain meds.

Health care professionals enjoy when their patients want to understand more, and dentists are no exception! When dental patients take the time to learn from their dentist, they build a relationship that’s beneficial to their understanding of the procedures they will go through. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

How Contracting Coronavirus Impacts Your Oral Health

July 14, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

See how symptoms of COVID-19 can impact our oral health.

The onset of a pandemic has given us a lot to consider when it comes to COVID-19 and our health. One aspect that you may not be familiar with is how the novel coronavirus impacts oral health. Individuals who contract the virus, whether asymptomatic or otherwise, have a lot on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

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