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Increased Risk of Mouth Ulcers Linked to Poor Mental Health

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Person holding their mouth in pain.

*Updated May 2025 Research shows a strong connection between oral health and mental well-being. Stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness can contribute to poor oral health, including the development of painful mouth ulcers. This study from the National Library of … [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

Hooray for National Tooth Fairy Day!

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

National Tooth Fairy Day is celebrated twice a year, making her a pretty big deal. Click to learn fun new ways to celebrate a lost tooth with the Tooth Fairy in your home.

On February 28th and August 22nd, we celebrate everyone’s favorite tooth collector – the infamous Tooth Fairy! The Tooth Fairy must be a pretty big deal to have two holidays a year. It’s also a big deal when your child loses a baby tooth, and it should be celebrated … [Read more...]

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

Oral health basics: What is a dental abscess

December 19, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

A dental abscess is a pocket of pus that is triggered by a bacterial infection. Learn more about what a dental abscess is, the symptoms of a dental abscess, what causes a dental abscess, prevention methods, and how to treat a dental abscess.

What is the most horrific dental experience you have had? Many will think about a root canal, an implant, gum surgery, or even getting braces put on or taken off. These procedures are all scary and complicated, but have you ever heard of a dental abscess? A dental abscess … [Read more...]

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

How to stop gum recession

December 19, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Although the effects of gum recession can’t be reversed, there are things you can do to stop receding gums before they worsen.

Gum recession can affect anyone, even those who follow excellent oral health habits. Factors like age and genetics play a part in this, which is why it's essential to know what you can do to stop gum recession. Although you can't reverse gum recession and its effects, there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits

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