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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

What’s the Cost of Avoiding the Dentist?

July 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Does the cost of a dental appointment keep you from your cleanings? The real, long-term cost of avoiding the dentist may surprise you.

Does the cost of your biannual cleanings keep you from going to the dentist twice a year? The real cost of skipping the dentist may be more than you think. If you’re steering clear of visiting the dentist, you may be impacting more than your mouth. Dental cleanings have … [Read more...]

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

Tooth-Friendly Endurance Training Recovery Snack for Cyclists and Runners

July 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Cyclists, runners, and swimmers need tooth-friendly recipes for athletes that will not only keep you fueled, but are delicious, as well.

Whether you’re an amateur athlete, a weekend warrior, or a competing endurance athlete, it’s likely you eat and drink sugar and carbohydrates before, during, and after exercise. You probably consume quite a bit to stay fueled and feed your muscles the nutrients they need. This is … [Read more...]

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

Saved by a Straw: Oral Health Benefits of Drinking Through a Straw

July 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

The need for straws may get mixed reviews, but some individuals like older adults rely on single-use straws to get through the day with enough hydration.

Straws have become an icon in the fight against non-reusable plastics. Plastic straws make up about 7% of plastic product waste found in the U.S., and they’ve been a recent topic for state legislatures including Washington and California. Both businesses and cities are urging … [Read more...]

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

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