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Athletes Are Ruining Their Teeth – How, Why, and What to Do

February 10, 2021 By Shelby Tatomir

Avoid how other endurance athletes are ruining their teeth by consuming large amounts of sugar during exercise and training.

Many of us have heard throughout our lives that candy is bad for the teeth, and too much sugar will rot them out of your head! Some know more about how the bacteria in the mouth are, in fact, the source of the problem. They love to eat sugar, and they then produce acid that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Romantic Tooth-Friendly Foods

January 4, 2021 By Shelby Tatomir

Food as an aphrodisiac has been subject to debate as long as it’s been around. Whether it’s a total myth, the placebo effect, or the real thing, one thing we can’t deny are the health benefits of these foods.

Love is in the air this time of year, and you’ll love these aphrodisiac foods – plus, they’re also good for your teeth! Food as an aphrodisiac has been subject to debate as long as it’s been around. Whether it’s a total myth or just a placebo effect, there are still a few … [Read more...]

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

Tips to Quit Smoking + its Impact on Oral Health

December 17, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Understanding the toll nicotine takes on our bodies and our mouths – plus these tools to quit smoking - can help you kick the habit.

Wondering how to quit smoking? We’re here to help. It’s estimated that about 50 million Americans have an addiction to nicotine. The type of products vary from e-cigarettes to combustible cigarettes, chew, and snuff. Thankfully, there are many tools available to quit smoking. You … [Read more...]

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

Winter Sports that Need Mouthguards: The Complete List

December 17, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Do you or your child need to wear a mouthguard for your artic athletic activity? Here are all of the winter sports that need mouthguards:

Helmets, gloves, and goggles are synonymous with winter sports — but what about mouthguards? Do you or your child need to wear a mouthguard for your Arctic athletic activity? Here are all of the winter sports that need mouthguards: Hockey Hockey has a stereotype of players … [Read more...]

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

Ease into Retirement with Individual Dental Coverage

November 17, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Approaching retirement? Learn how to maintain your smile health and your wallet with individual coverage.

Retirement is a time to relax and return to the hobbies and skills that make you happy. While exploring new interests, we should be keeping our bodies and smiles healthy too. One aspect of retirement that you may not have considered is losing employer-sponsored dental benefits. … [Read more...]

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

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