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Tooth-Friendly Treats: Quick Pumpkin Pudding

August 9, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Tasty Pumpkin Pudding.

*Updated November 2024 Looking for a sweet treat that’s both delicious and easy on your teeth? This pumpkin pudding recipe is not only packed with flavor, but it's also a tooth-friendly alternative to sugary desserts. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins and minerals, and with this … [Read more...]

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

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

Tooth-Friendly Post-Workout Snacks

July 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Healthy post-workout snacks.

*Updated January 2026 Key takeaways about post-workout snacks: After an intense workout it’s tempting to reach for a post-workout snack that’s full of sugar or carbs. Don’t do it! Many popular post-workout snacks are silently harming your body and your smile. Don’t let … [Read more...]

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

Why Healthy Eyes Matter to Our Overall Health

June 10, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Vision health is tied to our overall health, and regular vision exams are essential to ensure you’re healthy inside and out, whether you’re 5-years-old or 50.

We are constantly using our eyes - to navigate, read, and even dream. But we don’t often stop to think about the health of our eyes. You may not think that your vision plays into your overall health, but healthy eyes keep us safe every day.  Why children need vision exams … [Read more...]

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

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

February 10, 2021 By ddnmwordpress

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

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