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Creating lifelong oral health habits starts at the dentist

June 14, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Of all the good habits parents should instill in their children, going to a dentist early and regularly is one of the most important. Learn more about how creating lifelong oral health habits start at the dentist.

Creating and maintaining good habits is an important skill for everyone, no matter their age. For young children, however, the formation of these good habits can impact the rest of their lives. Parents who encourage their children to have good oral health habits such as brushing, … [Read more...]

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

Long-term effects of poor oral health care on children

June 14, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Poor oral health care can lead to negative long-term effects on children. Learn more about the consequences of poor oral health care and how it can impact your child's future.

Most parents understand the importance of good physical health for the well-being of their children. However, the value of good oral health is sometimes overlooked. Poor oral health in children can lead to many negative long-term effects including physical and mental health … [Read more...]

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

Beyond the Toothbrush: Oral Health Helpers

June 14, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

There’s no substitute for consistent brushing, flossing, and dental visits. However, these oral health helpers could be great additions to your dental care routine.

There’s no substitute for consistent brushing, flossing, and dental visits, but these oral health helpers could be great additions to your dental care routine.  1. Plaque Disclosing Tablets These dental detectives contain a dye that stains plaque-filled areas you missed. … [Read more...]

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

A History of “Halitosis” and the Listerine Marketing Campaign

June 14, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Humans have dealt with bad breath for thousands of years. It wasn’t until the late 1880s, however, that people saw it as an opportunity to make money. Learn more about the history of “halitosis” and the “medicine” that combats it.

Bad breath has inflicted humans for thousands of years. It wasn’t until the late 1800s, however, that people called it a “disease” and jumped on the opportunity to make money by creating a “medicine” for the embarrassing problem. Today, this “medicine” called Listerine is used by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Eye Diseases Explained: Cataracts

May 23, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Imagine looking at the world through a smudged, cloudy window. Unfortunately, this is the reality for roughly 20 million people living in the United States diagnosed with cataracts.

Imagine looking at the world through a smudged, cloudy window. Unfortunately, this is the reality for roughly 20 million people living in the United States diagnosed with cataracts. What are cataracts? Cataracts are the clouding of the lens of one or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, New Mexico

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