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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

Tips to Help Someone with Dental Anxiety

March 9, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. If you know someone that deals with a fear of the dentist, check out some of our favorite tips to help ease anxiety at the dentist’s office.

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. In fact, it’s estimated that 50 to 80 percent of the population have some degree of anxiety when it comes to dentist appointments. If you know someone that has dental anxiety, you know how … [Read more...]

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

Top 5 Ways to Take Care of Your Children’s Teeth

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Parent and children brushing their teeth together.

*Updated February 2026 Key takeaways about caring for children’s teeth: If you’ve spent time around children, you know getting them to brush their teeth isn’t always easy. Still, prioritizing your child’s oral health is essential to their overall well-being and long-term … [Read more...]

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

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