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How to Prioritize Your Oral Health for Oral Health Month

May 22, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

To maintain your oral health, pay attention to your diet, keep a consistent oral health routine, only use your teeth for chewing, wear protective oral health gear when needed, and visit your dentist regularly.

Did you know that June is National Oral Health Month? To celebrate, we’ll show you how to prioritize your oral health with some helpful tips. To maintain a healthy mouth, we suggest filling your home with tooth-friendly foods and limiting those that damage your teeth. It’s … [Read more...]

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

The Dental Care Approach Is Not the Same as Health Care: Preventive vs Restorative Approaches

May 22, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Preventive dental care is as important as preventive health care, but we don’t hear about it nearly as often.

Dental care and health care both work to keep you healthy. However, their approaches to achieving overall health are very different. While you typically go to the doctor for existing problems such as a sore throat, stomach pain, and other conditions, oral health care often works … [Read more...]

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

The Connection Between Heart Health and Dental Disease

May 22, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Doctor holding a pillow heart.

*Updated September 2025 Did you know your heart and your smile are more connected than you might think? Taking care of your teeth isn’t just about avoiding cavities. Having good oral health also plays a role in keeping your heart healthy. Your body’s systems work together … [Read more...]

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

Life with Unhealthy Teeth

April 21, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Life with unhealthy teeth can be painful, less satisfying, and affect your overall quality of living. Learn more about what life with unhealthy teeth can look like and how to avoid it.

Have you ever canceled a dentist appointment because you felt your teeth were fine as they were? Because unhealthy teeth may not always present physical symptoms, many people ignore their oral health and take their teeth for granted. However, having a false sense of security that … [Read more...]

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

People with Dental Benefits are Happier

April 21, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

A healthy smile is important when it comes to being happy! Find out how dental benefits and happiness are linked.

A genuine smile is a meaningful way to communicate with those around you. We use our smiles to share how we feel every day. However, when someone doesn’t feel proud of their smile, it can take a toll on their self-esteem. A healthy and shining smile exudes confidence and … [Read more...]

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

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