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Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain

January 4, 2021 By Shelby Tatomir

Learn the connection between oral health and joint inflammation, plus how to brush and floss with arthritis.

Our mouths need dental care day and night, and it’s important to find a way to make that happen. Brushing and flossing with arthritis in the hands can be painful, but avoiding daily care only leads to more pain. Ignoring oral health leads to gum disease, cavities and even losing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Fear Free, Oral Health

Romantic Tooth-Friendly Foods

January 4, 2021 By Shelby Tatomir

Food as an aphrodisiac has been subject to debate as long as it’s been around. Whether it’s a total myth, the placebo effect, or the real thing, one thing we can’t deny are the health benefits of these foods.

Love is in the air this time of year, and you’ll love these aphrodisiac foods – plus, they’re also good for your teeth! Food as an aphrodisiac has been subject to debate as long as it’s been around. Whether it’s a total myth or just a placebo effect, there are still a few … [Read more...]

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

National Children’s Dental Health Month: Is Your Child’s Instrument Making Them Ill?

January 4, 2021 By Shelby Tatomir

Is your child’s school harboring dangerous bacteria in musical instruments that carry germs? Learn if they’re at risk and how to fix it.

Ah, the sound of young hands making their first attempt at music– it’s something a parent would never forget. Drums? Horns? Orchestra? Band? Does one of these primary-school electives help your child more than another? How do you choose? In tandem with considering your child’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Just For Fun, Oral Health

Groundhog Day: All About Groundhog Teeth

January 4, 2021 By Shelby Tatomir

In honor of Groundhog Day, we wanted to take a close look at the oral health and teeth of groundhogs. Groundhogs, also called woodchucks, whistle-pigs or land beavers, are rodents belonging to the group of large ground squirrels called marmots living in the lowland regions of parts of North America

In honor of Groundhog Day, we wanted to take a close look at the oral health and teeth of groundhogs. Groundhogs, also called woodchucks, whistle-pigs or land beavers, are rodents belonging to the group of large ground squirrels called marmots living in the lowland regions of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Just For Fun, New Mexico

Tips to Quit Smoking + its Impact on Oral Health

December 17, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Understanding the toll nicotine takes on our bodies and our mouths – plus these tools to quit smoking - can help you kick the habit.

Wondering how to quit smoking? We’re here to help. It’s estimated that about 50 million Americans have an addiction to nicotine. The type of products vary from e-cigarettes to combustible cigarettes, chew, and snuff. Thankfully, there are many tools available to quit smoking. You … [Read more...]

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

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