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How your oral health affects Alzheimer’s

November 3, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are things we can all do to lower our risk, and one of these is something we should be doing anyway: managing our oral health.

Alzheimer’s Disease is a public health crisis in the United States, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease. What’s worse is that this number is expected to climb to over 13 … [Read more...]

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

Move Aside, Turkey: 5 Sides that Steal the Show

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Yeah, yeah, we know turkey usually takes the stage for Thanksgiving, but we’re giving you more to be thankful about over your Thanksgiving meal like Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Healthier Homemade Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese.

Whether it’s ham, hens, or good ol’ fashioned turkey, meat shines as the holiday table showstopper. Not this year! Meat, step aside for sides. It’s time for these dishes to take center stage. Here is our definitive ranking of traditional dishes — all featuring tooth-healthy … [Read more...]

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

Recipe: Quick Pumpkin Pudding

August 9, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

To avoid the sugar and starch often found in pumpkin pie, try this festive sugar-free recipe for pumpkin pudding.

Pumpkin is a staple of the season and a super good source of vitamin A for gum health and enamel strength. To avoid the sugar and starch often found in pumpkin pie, try this festive sugar-free recipe for pumpkin pudding. Quick Pumpkin Pudding Ingredients: 1 package … [Read more...]

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

What’s the Cost: 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 skipping the dentist may surprise you.

Does the cost of your bi-annual 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

Tooth-Friendly Endurance Training Recovery Snack for Cyclists and Runners

July 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Cyclists, runners, and swimmers need tooth-friendly recipes for athletes that will not only keep you fueled, but are delicious, as well.

Whether you’re an amateur athlete, a weekend warrior, or a competing endurance athlete, it’s likely you eat and drink sugar and carbohydrates before, during, and after exercise. You probably consume quite a bit to stay fueled and feed your muscles the nutrients they need. This is … [Read more...]

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

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