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Lower Risk of Oral Cancer Linked to Flossing, Dentist Visits

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Researchers have discovered that people who don’t floss daily are more likely to develop oral cancer. Learn more to protect your health:

Did you know that flossing daily and seeing the dentist can reduce your risk of developing oral cancer? Flossing is an important oral health habit that promotes a healthy mouth and body. Yet, only 30 percent of Americans floss daily, despite the health benefits. Many people … [Read more...]

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

Beat the Thanksgiving Guilt – Healthier Thanksgiving Side Options

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Find Thanksgiving side replacements with foods that are good for your teeth and food for healthy teeth and gums!

Thanksgiving dinner—the one time each year we justify eating until our pants can’t button. Unfortunately, we aren’t filling up on an abundance of fruits and vegetables. Instead, the Thanksgiving dinner table is usually full of fat, salt, and sugar. Avoid Thanksgiving guilt by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Just For Fun, New Mexico, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Move Aside, Turkey: 5 Thanksgiving Side Dishes that Steal the Show

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Turkey may be the star of the show on Thanksgiving, but these delicious and healthy Thanksgiving side dishes are sure to equally wow your guests!

Whether it’s ham, hens, or good ol’ fashioned turkey, meat shines as the holiday table showstopper during Thanksgiving. Not this year! Meat, step aside for sides. It’s time for delicious and healthy Thanksgiving side dishes to take center stage. Thanksgiving side dishes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, New Mexico, Recipes and Nutrition

Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth, Ranked

September 8, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Here’s a list of the top three WORST Halloween candies for your teeth. These are absolutely NOT dentist-approved!

With costumes, cauldrons, and candy, it’s hard to not get excited when All Hallows’ Eve rolls around! Halloween kicks off the slew of holidays that take us through the end of the year. As is the case with many holidays, Halloween comes with a ton of sweets and treats to set the … [Read more...]

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

Why our smile is our superpower

September 8, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Get ready to celebrate your Smile Power by brushing up on our top three superpowers you have with great oral health!

With comic books and movie adaptions making up a large part of modern entertainment, it’s easy to wonder about having superpowers. While many wish for super strength or the ability to fly, what many folks don’t realize is that they already have a superpower right under their … [Read more...]

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

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