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How your oral health affects Alzheimer’s

November 3, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are things we can all do to lower our risk, and one of these is something we should be doing anyway: managing our oral health.

Alzheimer’s Disease is a public health crisis in the United States, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease. What’s worse is that this number is expected to climb to over 13 … [Read more...]

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

Good Oral Hygiene Habits and Regular Dental Visits May Reduce Oral Cancer Risk

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Person flossing their teeth.

*Updated April 2026 Key takeaways about oral hygiene and oral cancer risk: This year, more than 60 thousand Americans will receive an oral cancer diagnosis. The difference between early and late detection is significant. Early-stage patients may have up to an 85 percent … [Read more...]

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

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

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