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...]
Long-term effects of poor oral health care on children
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...]
Beyond the Toothbrush: Oral Health Helpers
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...]
A History of “Halitosis” and the Listerine Marketing Campaign
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...]
Eye Diseases Explained: 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...]
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