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Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain

January 4, 2021 By Shelby Tatomir

Learn the connection between oral health and joint inflammation, plus how to brush and floss with arthritis.

Our mouths need dental care day and night, and it’s important to find a way to make that happen. Brushing and flossing with arthritis in the hands can be painful, but avoiding daily care only leads to more pain. Ignoring oral health leads to gum disease, cavities and even losing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Fear Free, Oral Health

Healthy Outdoor Smiles | How to Have Good Oral Health While Camping [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 10, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Use our tips for keeping a healthy mouth while camping

Keep all mouths in your family healthy while camping, RVing, or away from home this summer with our expert tips on outdoor oral care: Brushing with bottled water is a healthy way to keep plaque at bay while out in the wild. If clean running water isn’t available, you can … [Read more...]

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

Healthy Snack Swaps for July 4th – and All Summer Long [INFOGRAPHIC]

June 8, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Make easy, healthy swaps when it comes to summer BBQs and 4th of July recipes.

When the fourth of July rolls around each summer, BBQ ingredients and red-white-and-blue desserts can start to pop up all around us. At the grocery store, at work, and especially during summer cook-outs, the 4th of July party food ideas aren’t always the healthiest. We’ve made a … [Read more...]

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

Music Playlists for Dentists

February 20, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Music Playlists for Dentists

Fear about visiting the dentist is common. And for many, the sounds of the dentist office can be the trigger for that uneasiness. So, how can the dentist office help patients feel comfortable? With a fantastic playlist of course. The American Dental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Fear Free Tagged With: dentist fear, music at the dentist

Get Familiar with Dental Tools and Their Uses

November 13, 2018 By Shelby Tatomir

dental tools and their uses

Dental tools can be intimidating. An estimated 9% to 20% of Americans shy away from seeing an oral health provider because of anxiety, which can be triggered by the tools that are used. Fear of needles, fear of the dentist’s chair, fear of dental tools and their uses, and even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fear Free, Oral Health

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