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Things to Know About Mouth Exercises

July 26, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Facial muscles work differently than other muscles in the body. Does that mean they can’t be strengthened through mouth exercises like other muscles?

It’s important to exercise to keep your heart and muscles strong. But what about exercising the muscles that make up your mouth? Is it important to work out the part of your body that helps you talk, chew, and smile? Recently, a movement around mouth and facial exercises has … [Read more...]

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

How to Pack a Tooth-Friendly Picnic

June 26, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Packing a nutritious, delicious, and tooth-friendly picnic doesn’t need to be hard! Next time you head to the park, backyard, or wherever your picnic is, be sure to include these tooth-friendly foods!

Is your picnic basket full of highly processed food or treats with enough sugar to make your teeth hurt? It may be time for a picnic intervention! Packing a nutritious, delicious, and tooth-friendly picnic doesn’t need to be hard. Next time you head to the park, backyard, or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Best Farmers Market Finds for Your Teeth

June 26, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

When going to the local farmers market this summer, look for these foods that will help your overall health and benefit your teeth.

Summer is the time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and explore what your town has to offer. One of the most popular summer activities is going to the local farmers market and trying something new or picking up some fresh groceries for the week. If you’re not sure what to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, New Mexico, Recipes and Nutrition

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

Heart Health and Dental Disease

May 22, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

The connection between heart health and dental disease is stronger than you may think. Gum disease is known to increase your risk of major cardiac events such as heart attacks. Learn ways to reduce your risk.

Your heart does more than beat faster when you see your loved ones; it pumps blood to all the different parts of your body. With such an integrated machine moving blood throughout the inside of our bodies, it stands to reason that the health of your mouth can contribute to the … [Read more...]

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

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