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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

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

4 Tips to Maintain Oral Health in Older Adults

April 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Older couple smiling and painting.

*Updated August 2024 As we age, the ability to maintain oral health becomes increasingly important yet often more challenging. Changes in our bodies, side effects from medication, and chronic conditions can all contribute to new dental concerns. However, with the right … [Read more...]

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

Focus on yourself every day, not just Mother’s Day

April 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Flowers. Cards. Gifts. Breakfast in bed. A day of relaxation. If you’re a mom, you may get special treatment on Mother’s Day. Check out this blog to take care of your oral health this Mother’s Day!

Flowers. Cards. Gifts. Breakfast in bed. A day of relaxation. If you’re a mom, you may get special treatment on Mother’s Day. Why wait for Mother’s Day? You spend a lot of time making sure your family is healthy and happy, but you also deserve to focus on yourself. Take great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Holiday, Just For Fun

3 Spring Crafts for Kids

March 2, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

These three Spring crafts for kids are fun at any age and come with oral health reminders!

If you glance out your window, the weather may not be feeling like Spring quite yet. Though Mother Nature may not always agree, but the calendar doesn’t lie. Spring has arrived! If April showers are keeping you and the kiddos indoors, get in the crafting mood! These three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Dental Benefits, Just For Fun, New Mexico, Oral Health

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