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Oral Health Basics: All About Gum Disease

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Gum disease is a common oral health problem that, if left untreated, can lead to serious problems such as tooth loss. Learn all about gum disease now!

Gum disease is one of the most common oral diseases, yet it is still a major threat to dental health. When it comes to this disease, there's a lot you need to know to help keep you and your gums healthy. Let's discuss some common questions, answers, and other helpful gum disease … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Top 5 ways to Take Care of your Children’s Teeth

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Taking care of your child’s oral health can be hard. Check out our top ways to take care of your children’s teeth to ensure a healthy smile now and in the future.

If you have been around kids, you have probably seen the struggles of getting them to brush their teeth. However, making your child’s oral health a priority is important for their overall wellbeing. Believe it or not, there are things parents can do before birth to kickstart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

History of the Tooth Fairy

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Where did the mystical Tooth Fairy begin? How has she come to be an important figure for so many children all over the world? Keep reading to find out the history of the Tooth Fairy.

Each year millions of kids all around the world anxiously wait for the arrival of the Tooth Fairy after a baby tooth falls out. For some families, the fairy brings coins or money to celebrate the occasion. Other times she brings new oral health products such as toothbrushes, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Just For Fun, Oral Health

Mouth Ulcers Linked to Stress, Anxiety, Depression | Why Mouth Ulcers Develop

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Conditions like stress, distress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness are linked to poor oral health and a higher risk of developing dental problems such as mouth ulcers. Learn more about what causes mouth ulcers.

Studies show that our oral health is tightly connected to our overall health. Conditions like stress, distress, anxiety, depression and loneliness are linked with poor oral health, including the development of painful mouth ulcers. A study from the National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

When Your Kids Say: “I’m Scared of the Dentist”

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental fears can eventually lead to poor oral health. Here are ways to help if your child says, “I’m scared of the dentist!”

As a parent, you know that visits to the dentist play a critical role in maintaining your child’s oral health. That might be hard for kids to understand as they lie back in an unfamiliar office with a stranger standing over them and loud noises coming from every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Just For Fun, Oral Health

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